Course Syllabus
Core DTP Syllabus Components 2025
- Introduction to DTP: Purpose, evolution, and role of desktop publishing in various industries.
- Fundamentals of Design: Principles of design, elements (lines, shapes, colors, texture), and layout composition.
- Typography: Basics of typefaces, font selection, pairing, text formatting, and styling.
- Color Theory: Understanding color models (RGB vs. CMYK), color wheels, and color psychology.
- Image Editing & Vector Graphics: Working with raster (Photoshop) vs. vector graphics (CorelDRAW), image resolution, manipulation, and file formats (PDF, PSD, EPS).
- Page Layout & Formatting: Master pages, templates, text importing, and setting up document parameters.
- Printing and Exporting: Print settings, color separation, and preparing files for print/web. [1, 2]