Desktop Publishing (DTP) Training in the UAE

This course is designed for individuals who work with text and graphics and seek the capability to expand their skills in creating presentations, books, brochures, and other interactive components across various devices such as computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and mobile phones.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to use Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing materials.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface efficiently.
• Set up projects with the correct dimensions and layouts.
• Work with text, images, and graphics to create compelling designs.
• Utilize styles, templates, and color palettes for consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

What you will learn during the training:

• fundamentals of computer graphics and desktop publishing
• techniques for defining and working with color
• distinctions between vector and bitmap graphics
• methods to enhance color photos and graphics
• principles of photo retouching and photomontage creation
• develop your own illustrations and graphic designs
• adapt graphic materials to meet composition and printing requirements
• design logos and branding elements
• generate engaging charts and tables
• produce business cards and letterheads
• create labels, diplomas, and invitations
• prepare brochures, banners, and billboards for print
• text formatting techniques
• creation of style sheets and formatting styles
• application of additional color schemes
• preparation guidelines for publication printing
• understanding digital printing, offset printing, and solvent-based printing methods

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to learn the essential tools and techniques of image editing using GIMP.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate GIMP's interface and toolbox efficiently.
• Edit and manipulate images with various tools like cropping, scaling, and painting.
• Work with layers, selections, and transparency to create complex compositions.
• Enhance photographs and prepare images for the web.
• Customize GIMP with plugins and scripting for enhanced functionality.

This course provides an overview of using InDesign to produce professionally designed documents, featuring paragraph and character styles, layout options, and personalized text and graphics. It will progressively cover advanced InDesign techniques to improve both the appearance and functionality of your documents.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at Graphic Designers or Desktop Publishers who wish to use Scribus to create high-quality page layouts and graphic designs for printed and digital documents.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Scribus.
• Create professional-quality document layout and design.
• Generate different file formats for publishing (PDF, PNG, JPG, and EPS).

The training is conducted by a seasoned lecturer with extensive experience in graphics. Through practical methods, engaging humor, and captivating workshops, this course ensures a highly satisfying learning experience.

A selection of example projects:

• Showcase
• Business card layout
• Letterhead design
• CD/DVD sticker printing
• Double-sided flyer creation
• Triple pricing compilation
• Calendar production