DIPLOMA IN ADOBE PAGEMAKER ( S-GCO-0003 )

Diploma in Adobe PageMaker Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Desktop Publishing (DTP)

·         Understanding the concept of Desktop Publishing

·         Evolution and significance of DTP in design

·         Overview of Adobe PageMaker and its role in DTP

Module 2: Getting Started with Adobe PageMaker

·         Introduction to the PageMaker interface

·         Setting up documents and document properties

·         Navigating through pages and workspaces

·         Customizing preferences and settings

Module 3: Basic Page Layout

·         Placing and formatting text

·         Working with text frames and columns

·         Importing and manipulating images

·         Basic typography and font management

Module 4: Advanced Page Layout

·         Master pages and templates

·         Paragraph and character styles

·         Advanced text formatting options

·         Creating and using layers

Module 5: Working with Objects and Graphics

·         Drawing and modifying shapes

·         Importing and editing graphics

·         Using color and gradients

·         Object grouping and arrangement

Module 6: Tables and Charts

·         Creating and formatting tables

·         Importing data into tables

·         Working with charts and graphs

·         Formatting options for tables and charts

Module 7: Printing and Exporting

·         Setting up print options and parameters

·         Preparing documents for commercial printing

·         Exporting documents in various formats (PDF, etc.)

·         Troubleshooting printing issues

Module 8: Interactive Documents

·         Creating hyperlinks and bookmarks

·         Adding buttons and interactive elements

·         Exporting interactive PDFs

Module 9: Web Design in PageMaker

·         Designing for online publication

·         Exporting documents for web use

·         Optimizing images for web viewing

Module 10: Project Work and Portfolio Development

·         Real-world application of PageMaker skills

·         Designing a comprehensive project

·         Building a portfolio showcasing learned skills

Module 11: Advanced Features and Tips

·         Working with long documents

·         Data merge for personalized content

·         Keyboard shortcuts and efficiency tips

·         Customizing PageMaker for specific workflows

Module 12: Industry Trends and Professional Development

·         Keeping up with DTP industry trends

·         Networking and professional organizations

·         Career opportunities and paths in DTP