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As you begin this course, you likely have a basic understanding of how QuarkXPress works. You may be able to create simple layouts and perform basic tasks, but find that`s not enough to effectively work within a more professional, fast-paced environment. Throughout this course, you will build on your existing skills to learn some of the more advanced features of QuarkXPress, as well as learn some techniques that will allow you to improve your workflow. Beginner or junior level designers who know the basics of QuarkXPress, but want to learn how to use it more effectively. They should already have a basic understanding of layout techniques, but want to expand their skills, especially in regards to typography issues

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following course or have equivalent knowledge:
QuarkXPress 6: Level 1
Creating Graphic Effects with Bézier Paths :
  • Draw Bézier Paths
  • Reshape a Picture Box
  • Combine Bézier Shapes
  • Silhouette Pictures
Creating Type Effects :
  • Create Drop Caps
  • Reverse Type with a Style Sheet
  • Typeset Numbers
  • Create a Type Mask
  • Flow Type on a Path
  • Create a Type Shadow
Efficiently Laying Out Pages :
  • Organize Design Elements in Libraries
  • Step and Repeat Items
  • Adjust Space Between Items
  • Manipulate Items Within Groups
  • Layer Items
Professionally Typesetting Layouts :
  • Choose Appropriate Typefaces
  • Choose Appropriate Leading
  • Set Justification Options
  • Hyphenate Text
  • Track Type
  • Kern Type
Applying Color Management :
  • Determine When To Use Color Management
  • Set Up Color Management
  • Change Image Profiles
  • Choose Printer Device Profiles
Managing Long Documents :
  • Change Type Formatting Automatically
  • Section a Document
  • Create A List
  • Topic Index Documents
  • Create A Book
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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