◉ Overview of popular DTP software: Adobe InDesign, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Illustrator
◉ Basic interface and tools of InDesign: Workspace, panels, and toolbars
◉ File formats for printing: PDF, EPS, AI, and JPEG
◉ Introduction to layers, frames, and shapes
◉ Understanding the basics of graphic design: Layout, balance, proportion, and hierarchy
◉ Color theory: Choosing color schemes, using the RGB and CMYK color models
◉ Typography: Choosing fonts, managing font styles, and working with text alignment
◉ Introduction to alignment and white space for clean, professional design
Working with Text and Images
◉ Setting up documents: Page size, orientation, and margins
◉ Creating multi-page documents and handling master pages
◉ Working with grids and guides to ensure alignment and consistency
◉ Building different types of publications: brochures, flyers, newsletters, and business cards
◉ Introduction to vector graphics: Creating and editing logos, icons, and illustrations
◉ Working with vector art in CorelDRAW and Illustrator: Drawing paths, shapes, and objects
◉ Using advanced tools in InDesign: Paragraph styles, object styles, and layers
◉ Combining text and graphics: Techniques for integrating images with text
◉ Understanding image resolution and optimizing images for print and digital media
◉ Pre-flight checks: Ensuring the document is print-ready
◉ Exporting and saving files in the correct format for print or digital use
◉ Understanding bleed, crop marks, and margins for print designs
◉ Introduction to pre-press processes: Working with printers and understanding the printing workflow
◉ Final project: Create a print-ready document for a real-world publishing project (brochure, poster, or magazine)
