- Location: Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Dublin.
- Duration: 1 Day
Course details
This Desktop Publishing course combines basic desktop publishing skills and graphics design principles with the specifics of how to use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat to create visual communications. It will teach users how to harness the power of these packages to develop different types of documents from simple flyers to newsletters. You will learn how to package your document for print to get the most from the final design.
This evening course assumes no previous knowledge of the software. It aims to enable delegates to be able to produce a broad range of documents including newsletters, product leaflets, adverts, posters and sales material for either internal use or for commercial printing. At the end of the course participants will have a good knowledge of the various tools and features.
Adobe Photoshop
- Initiating a Project
- Exploring the Adobe Photoshop Environment
- Determining Graphic Type and Resolution
- Working with Selections
- Working with Layers
- Enhancing Images with Paint and Filters
- Exploring Image Modes and Colour Adjustments
- Saving Images for Print
Adobe Illustrator
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
- Creating Shapes in a Document
- Creating Custom Paths
- Working with Text
- Working with Objects
- Enhancing Documents
- Proofing a Document
- Saving Images for the Web and Print
Adobe InDesign
- Exploring the InDesign Environment
- Designing Documents
- Enhancing Documents
- Working with Page Elements
- Managing Objects
- Working with Tables
- Finalising Documents
Adobe Acrobat
- Accessing PDF Documents
- Creating PDF Documents
- Navigating to a Specific Content in a PDF Document
- Updating PDF Documents
- Working with Multiple PDF Documents
- Reviewing PDF Documents
- Validating PDF Documents
- Converting PDF Files
Overview Dublin:
Mature Students - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form. A member of the College’s admissions team will be in touch to discuss your course entry requirements. Under 23 Years - 5 Ordinary Level, Grade D3s or above in your Leaving Certificate (subjects to include Maths and a language) or equivalent exam taken. All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office.
Updated on 08 November, 2015About Griffith College Dublin
Griffith Halls of Residence is purpose-built student accommodation located on the grounds of Griffith College Dublin.
About Griffith Halls of Residence
Griffith Halls of Residence is purpose-built student accommodation located on the grounds of Griffith College Dublin. Just 15 minutes' walk from Dublin city centre, Griffith Halls of Residence boasts an enviable central location that makes us ideal not just for Griffith students, but also students attending any of Dublin's universities or other third level institutions.
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At Griffith College their purpose is to set students on a course of change in their lives, leading them towards achieving their optimum potential. Education should lead to a deep understanding of the subjects being studied as well as excellent exam results; the courses in Griffith College are taught with this in mind. The College delivers internationally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in a vibrant setting. Their record of prize winning students across a wide range of disciplines is testament to the dedication and professionalism of their lecturing and administrative teams. I would encourage you to explore their website to discover the wide choice of opportunities they have to offer.
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