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Diploma in Desktop Publishing (DDTP)
Diploma in Desktop Publishing (DDTP)
Course Description
Semester 1
1. Introduction to Desktop Publishing
- Overview of Desktop Publishing & Its Applications
- History and Evolution of Desktop Publishing
- The Role of a Desktop Publisher
- Basic Principles of Design (Color Theory, Typography, Layout)
2. Operating Systems & Basic Software Tools
- Operating Systems: Windows and macOS
- File Management & Organization
- Introduction to DTP Software (Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW, etc.)
- Basic Graphic Editing and Illustration Tools (Photoshop, Illustrator)
3. Typography and Font Management
- Introduction to Typography & Fonts
- Types of Fonts and Their Applications
- Font Styles, Pairing, and Selection
- Working with Typography in DTP Software
4. Graphic Design Fundamentals
- Basic Elements of Graphic Design
- Understanding Color Models (CMYK, RGB)
- Working with Shapes, Lines, and Images
- Using Digital Images, Scanning, and Image Optimization
5. Page Layout & Design Principles
- Layout Design for Print & Digital Media
- Grids, Margins, and Columns in Layouts
- Alignment, Balance, and Spacing in Layout
- Creating Brochures, Flyers, and Posters
Semester 2
6. Advanced Page Layout & Design Techniques
- Advanced Layout Techniques in Adobe InDesign
- Master Pages and Templates
- Designing Multi-Page Documents (Books, Magazines)
- Importing and Formatting Text & Graphics
7. Image Editing and Retouching
- Adobe Photoshop: Image Adjustments and Retouching
- Color Correction, Cropping, and Resizing Images
- Removing Backgrounds and Image Restoration
- Preparing Images for Print and Digital Media
8. Printing and Output Technologies
- Types of Printing (Offset, Digital, Screen Printing)
- Preparing Files for Printing (Pre-Press, File Formats)
- Color Models in Printing (CMYK)
- Proofing and Color Matching
9. Digital Publishing and Web Design Basics
- Introduction to Digital Publishing (eBooks, PDFs, etc.)
- Responsive Design for Mobile and Web
- HTML and CSS Basics for Digital Publications
- Creating Interactive PDFs and Documents
Course Syllabus
1. Introduction to Desktop Publishing
2. Operating Systems & Basic Software Tools
3. Typography and Font Management
4. Graphic Design Fundamentals
5. Page Layout & Design Principles
6. Advanced Page Layout & Design Techniques
7. Image Editing and Retouching
8. Printing and Output Technologies
9. Digital Publishing and Web Design Basics
Duration: 12 Months Months
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