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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
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