PHOTOSHOP, CORELDRAW & PAGEMAKER COURSE - SIX MONTH DIPLOMA COURSE

Embark on a six-month diploma journey mastering Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and Pagemaker, gaining expertise in graphic design and desktop publishing. Elevate your creative prowess and acquire essential skills for a dynamic career in visual communication.

Month 1 & 2: PHOTOSHOP FUNDAMENTALS

Interface and Workspace: Learn the layout and essential tools of Photoshop. Customize preferences and workspace for efficient workflow.

Image Basics: Understand image resolution, file formats, color modes, and bit depth. Explore basic selection tools and techniques.

Image Editing: Master essential editing techniques like cropping, resizing, rotating, flipping, and content-aware filling. Learn to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and hue/saturation.

Layers and Masking: Work with layers effectively to create complex compositions. Utilize layer masks for non-destructive editing and image manipulation.

Selections and Tools: Master advanced selection tools like the Pen Tool, Magic Wand, and Quick Selection Tool. Explore tools like the Marquee Tool, Lasso Tool, and Healing Brush.

Text and Effects: Add text to your images with diverse fonts, styles, and effects. Learn to apply layer effects like shadows, bevels, embossing, and gradients.

Color Correction and Enhancement: Utilize adjustment layers and tools like curves, levels, and color balance to correct color casts, enhance contrast, and adjust tones.

Filters and Automation: Explore Photoshop's vast filter library for creative effects. Automate repetitive tasks with actions and batch processing.

Month 3 & 4: COREL DRAW FUNDAMENTALS

Interface and Workspace: Learn the layout and essential tools of Corel Draw. Customize preferences and workspace for efficient workflow.

Vector Graphics Basics: Understand the principles of vector graphics and path creation. Work with basic shapes, lines, and curves.

Object Manipulation and Transformation: Learn to resize, rotate, skew, and arrange objects using various tools and techniques. Explore alignment and grouping options.

Text and Fonts: Add and modify text with diverse fonts, styles, and effects. Utilize paragraph formatting and text tools for advanced typography.

Filling and Effects: Apply various fills and textures to objects, including gradients, patterns, and bitmap fills. Experiment with drop shadows, outlines, and other effects.

Drawing and Artistic Tools: Utilize advanced drawing tools like the Bezier curve tool and freehand drawing tools for detailed illustrations. Explore artistic media brushes and textures.

Layout and Design: Create page layouts with frames, guides, and grids. Learn to work with text frames, images, and graphics to design flyers, brochures, and other publications.

Exporting and Printing: Prepare your Corel Draw projects for different outputs. Adjust resolution, file formats, and color profiles for optimal printing or web publishing.

Month 5 & 6: PAGEMAKER FUNDAMENTALS

Interface and Workspace: Learn the layout and essential tools of Adobe PageMaker. Customize preferences and workspace for efficient desktop publishing.

Document Setup and Page Layout: Work with master pages, margins, columns, and grids to create professional page layouts. Explore different document sizes and orientations.

Text and Typography: Master advanced typography features in PageMaker. Utilize advanced text formatting options, create hanging indents, and apply paragraph styles.

Importing and Linking Graphics: Import images, illustrations, and vector graphics from various sources. Learn to link graphics for efficient editing and file management.

Frames and Text Wrapping: Work with text frames and image frames effectively. Utilize text wrapping options to create visually appealing layouts with text flowing around images.

Style Sheets and Libraries: Organize your design elements with style sheets and libraries. Create reusable styles for text, frames, and objects for consistent branding and efficiency.

Output and Printing: Prepare your PageMaker projects for different outputs. Learn to export PDFs, generate press-ready files, and adjust settings for optimal printing.

Advanced Layout Techniques: Explore advanced layout techniques like multi-page documents, headers and footers, and automated numbering and sequencing.

Upon completion of the Six-Month Diploma Course in Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and PageMaker, you will possess advanced graphic design expertise, enabling you to craft visually stunning creations and pursue diverse professional opportunities in the dynamic world of design. Elevate your skills and open doors to a vibrant career in graphic arts.