Desktop Publishing course for beginners by ACTC Computer

What is DTP?
The main workflow and processes
the importance of fonts in the design process
how to deal with font problems
colour and colour management
CMYK and Pantone - how to use them, when to use them
The printing process - how to liaise with your printer
Proofs, on-press checking and signing off

Photoshop usage in DTP
Photoshop/InDesign/QuarkXpress integration
Photoshop basics
Photoshop - the bits you need to know - and the bits you don t
Using Photoshop for print
Resolution and print
Saving an image for print
Image formats for print

Resizing images
how to get the best image quality
what to look for when resizing an image
resizing and cropping for print

Retouching images in Photoshop
Levels
Curves
Getting rid of blemishes
Getting rid of elements in an image
Touching up scratched images

Colour balance
Getting rid of a colour cast
Altering colour within an image
boosting an image s impact with colour
Adding duotone effects
Using Hue and Saturation effectively

Image Effects
Adding layer effects to an image
Sharpening an image
Adding glows, drop shadows, inner glows
Unsharp mask

Type
Creative type with Photoshop
When to use Photoshop for type and when to use your DTP programme

Montaging
What is a montage?
Using montaging effects to enhance your DTP layout
Layer Effects
Layer Styles