Learn CorelDraw tools for vector illustration, layout design, and graphic creation.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home
Detailed Course Curriculum
Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.
Getting introduced to the DTP Course
Design Principles
Fundamentals of Typography
What Are Font File Types?
What Are Typesetting, Legibility, Hierarchy and Readability?
Understanding and using the image resources
What are copyrights?
How to choose images?
Learning features and tools
Introduction to the basics
Exploring workspace and customization
Image, Color Modification Understanding
Mastering photo editing tools
Exploring drawing and coloring tools
Using the advanced tools
Using the text tools
Using Brush and Paint
Working with Selections
Scaling
Utilizing Layers
Working with Layers
Getting Creative with Types
Advanced Text Options
Masks
Filter Gallery
Arranging the Workspace
Various Palettes
Printing
Output Options
Colors in Printing
Exploring the user interface
Understanding the basics
Working with Page Set-up
Working with files and documents
Knowing and using the basic controls
Using the Viewing options
Understanding the psychology of colors
Understanding what Harmonious colors are
Working with colors
Working with the Color Palette
Exploring the use of various color fills
Working with other Fill tools
Manipulating the objects
Inserting and formatting text
Working with Layers
Working with Tables
Creating a Visiting Card
Formatting the Visiting Card
Studying Bitmaps
Going 3D
What are primary sketches?
The process of designing an output
What is a Moodboard?
Concluding lines/Outcome
Listing various types of printers
Printers based on technology: Learning
Printers based on characteristics: Learning
Learning about the different printer qualities
Designing Shapes, Completing Brochure design
Learning about the printing concepts
Learning about the printing terms
Learning about the printing terms
Creating a nice Product Box Package design
Formatting, exporting Product Box design
Defining DPIs, resolutions
Defining the printing fonts
Identifying the ideal file formats
Identifying various printing methods
Studying Digital Printing vs. Offset Printing
Defining the types of printer papers
Types of printer papers: Understanding
Types of printer papers: Understanding
Suitable papers for printer types: Understanding
Suitable papers for printer types: Understanding
Attributes of printer papers: Learning
Attributes of printer papers: Learning
Completing a Print Project
Design anything easily
Suitable platforms for
Design graphics with purpose
Bring out your creativity
Other enabling tools
Enable powerful machine learning
Using cutting-edge typography
Some user-inspired enhancements
Putting these features into practice
Designing field: Various job opportunities
Requirements to start your designing career
Role of vector graphic tool in Print Media
Designing Tri-fold Brochure in Adobe Photoshop
Modifying Tri-fold Design
Creating Magazine Cover and Back Page: Beginning
Enhancing, Exporting Magazine Cover design
CSV file and its role in Data Merging: Understanding
Data Merging: Understanding utility
Data Merging from a Microsoft Excel document
Data Merging from a Microsoft Word file
Data Merging from a PDF file
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!
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Course Overview
Duration:60 hours
Track:Digital Designing
Skill Level:Beginner
Language:English
Mode:Learn at ALC or at Home
Certificate:Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Interpret the fundamental purposes of learning desktop publishing and its significance in various scenarios
Illustrate the applications of desktop publishing and its impact on efficiency and creativity
Paraphrase information about the key users and target audience for desktop publishing to ensure targeted and effective designs
Compare various formats and outputs in desktop publishing for appropriate application
Utilize essential tools in desktop publishing to enhance project quality and productivity
Interpret and address client requirements effectively during projects
Demonstrate techniques for working with images effectively in desktop publishing
Explain the importance of understanding and respecting copyrights in desktop publishing
Compare different design selection criteria for optimal outcomes in desktop publishing
Apply design principles such as balance, contrast, alignment, and more in desktop publishing projects
Assess the influence of shapes, colors, and their psychological impacts in design
Examine the role of typography in enhancing communication through print and digital design
Illustrate the use of shapes, colors, and composition through various case studies
Review and evaluate popular digital photo editing tools to optimize design workflows
Interpret the fundamental features and functionalities of graphic design software and apply them using vector tools
Illustrate proficiency in navigating the user interface and utilizing its tools for design tasks
Transform conceptual ideas into visually appealing designs through practical application of design principles
Interpret and make design choices and solutions by applying fundamental design principles and industry standards
Compare and contrast design elements and techniques to optimize creative decision-making
Report findings and insights from design projects, demonstrating effective communication skills
Review and restate key concepts and techniques learned throughout the course for reinforcement
Experiment with various design approaches and strategies to expand creative capabilities
Predict and diagnose potential design challenges, implementing appropriate solutions
Assess and appraise design outcomes, evaluating their effectiveness and adherence to project requirements