This course includes:

• Language: English, Marathi

• Duration: 120 hours (2 months)

• Learning Mode: Center, Mobile, Online

• Jurisdiction: Nationwide

• Certificate of Completion

• Fees - 6500/

Eligibility

• Learner should preferably a std. 10th Pass student (Not Compulsory)

• It is desirable that Learner should have done MS-CIT Course (Not Compulsory)

What you'll learn ?

This 120-hour course is structured to provide a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, making it suitable for beginners and those looking to enhance their existing skills in desktop publishing. Learners of the KLiC DTP program emerge with a comprehensive skill set, ready to make a meaningful impact in the dynamic field of graphic design and desktop publishing.

Course Highlights:

• Introduction to Desktop Publishing: Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of the principles and practices of desktop publishing, exploring its role in creating visually appealing documents.

• Adobe Creative Suite: The course extensively covers Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, enabling learners to master these tools for creating professional-grade layouts, images, and vector graphics.

• CorelDRAW Mastery: Learners will delve into the versatile features of CorelDRAW, honing their skills in vector illustration and page layout to create stunning designs.

• Typography and Layout Design: The program emphasizes the importance of effective typography and layout design, guiding learners in creating visually appealing and readable documents.

• Print Production Techniques: Learners will learn about the intricacies of print production, including colour management, resolution, and preparing files for print.

• Project Work: Practical application is a key component of the course, with hands- on projects allowing learners to apply their skills in real-world scenarios.

• Industry-Relevant Skills: The curriculum is tailored to meet industry demands, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for careers in graphic design, advertising, and print media.

Certification

• KLiC courses are recognised by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU).

• MKCL provides certificate to the KLiC learner after his/her successful course completion.

• Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU) provides mark sheet to successfully passed KLiC learners (Jurisdiction: Maharashtra).

Syllabus

Introduction to DTP

• Purpose of Learning DTP

• Getting introduced to the DTP Course

  • Understanding what Desktop Publishing is

  • Knowing where DTP is used.

  • Understanding who uses DTP.

  • DTP in marketing: importance and usage

  • Learning DTP formats and outputs

  • Taking real-life examples of DTP

  • Understanding print and online in DTP

• Learning about tools for DTP

• Working with images

• How to choose images

• Understanding and using the image Resources

• What are copyrights?

Adobe Photoshop CC

• Learning about Adobe Photoshop CC

• Learning Adobe Photoshop CC features and tools

• Editing and creating photos quickly

• Other important enhancements

• Creative Cloud Docs

• Getting started with Photoshop.

• Introduction to the basics of Photoshop

• Introduction to Photoshop

• Pixels and Resolution

• Introduction to basic tools

• Exploring Adobe Photoshop workspace and customization

• Photoshop Interface

• Organizing

• Saving

• Image, Color Modification Understanding

• Image Modifications

• Color Modifications

• Mastering Adobe Photoshop tools

• Using the basic tools

• Using the selection tools

• Using the drawing and coloring tools

• Learning to use the tools of Adobe Photoshop

• Exploring drawing and coloring tools

• Case Study - Black & White to Color

• Coloring black and white design

• Finishing up the coloration work

• Learning to use the tools of Adobe Photoshop

• Using the advanced tools

• Using the text tools

• Let's learn more about Photoshop.

• Learning more about Adobe Photoshop

• Advancing in Adobe Photoshop skills

• Using the Brush and Paint

• Using the Brush presets

• Using the Colors, and Shapes

• Working with Selections

• Making selections with different tools

• Modifying an Existing Selection

• Saving and Loading Selections

• Scaling

• Using the Transform tool

• Using the Content Aware Scaling Tool

• Knowing the Layers

• Working with layers

• Case Study - Photo Collage

• Learning to create a Photo Collage

• Discovering Filter Gallery filters

• Using filters and effects in Photoshop

• Case Study - Greeting Card

• Creating Greeting Card in Photoshop

• Modifying, completing Greeting Card design

• Identifying, applying color adjustments

• Discovering color levels and adjustment levels

• Mastering the color adjustments

• Identifying and applying the new color adjustments

• Additional color adjustments: Understanding

• Case Study - Photo Manipulation

• Manipulating a photo in Adobe Photoshop

• Completing photo manipulation in Adobe Photoshop

CorelDRAW

• Learning the basics of CorelDRAW

• Understanding what CorelDRAW is

• Exploring the CorelDRAW user interface

• Understanding the Basics in CorelDRAW

• Getting to learn more about CorelDRAW.

• Working with the Page Set-Up

• Working with files and documents

• Getting Started with CorelDRAW

• Knowing and using the basic controls

• Understanding the Color Palette

• Understanding the Viewing Options

• Understanding the psychology of colors

• Exploring the Color Palette in CorelDRAW

• Understanding what Harmonious colors are

• Working with colors

• Working with the Color Palette

• Exploring the use of various color fills

• Working with Objects in CorelDRAW

• Working with other Fill tools

• Manipulating the objects

• Working with Objects in CorelDRAW

• Inserting and formatting text

• Case Study: Letterhead with Logo

• Learning to design a Letterhead with Logo

• Working with Objects in CorelDRAW

• Settings for Typing in Shree-Lipi

• Case Study: Visiting Card

• Creating a Visiting Card in CorelDraw

• Formatting the Visiting Card in CorelDraw

• CorelDRAW controls and features: Understanding

• Working with Layers

• Case Study: Sticker

• Designing a Sticker in CorelDRAW

• Getting to know other controls and features in CorelDRAW.

• Working with Tables

• Case Study: Flex Banner

• Creating a Flex Banner in CorelDraw

• Modifying the Flex Banner design

• Case Study: Wedding Card

• Designing a Wedding Card in CorelDRAW

• Wedding Card design: Completing and exporting.

• Case Study: Flyer with Coupon

• Designing a Flyer with Coupon

• Completing the design of Flyer with Coupon

• Learning about the other features

• Studying about Bitmaps

• Going 3D

Starting a Client based Project

• Meeting the client

• Client Brief

• Content and Graphics

• Marketing Plan

• Look n feel.

• How to start designing an output

• What are primary sketches?

• The process of designing an output

• What is a Moodboard?

• Outcome

• Printing and scanning basics: Understanding.

• Listing various types of printers

• Printers based on technology: Learning.

• Printers based on characteristics: Learning.

• Learning about the different printer qualities

• Case Study: Brochure

• Learning about shapes and designing a Brochure

• Designing Shapes, Completing Brochure design

Printing Concepts

• Learning about the printing concepts

• Learning about the printing terms

• Case Study: Product Box Package

• Creating a nice Product Box Package design

• Formatting, exporting Product Box design.

• Learning about the printing concepts

• Understanding DPI & Resolution

• Defining the printing fonts

• Identifying the ideal file formats

• Learning about the printing technologies

• Identifying various printing methods

• Learning about the printing technologies

• Studying Digital Printing vs. Offset Printing

• Defining the types of printer papers

• Types of printer papers: Understanding

• Suitable papers for printer types: Understanding

• Attributes of printer papers: Learning

• Post Press – Print Project Finishing

• Completing a Print Project

• Case Study: Book Cover

• Creating, designing Book Cover in new document

• Finishing Book Cover design

Introduction to new version of CorelDRAW

• Introduction to CorelDRAW

• Introduction to new version of CorelDRAW

• Choosing a workspace in CorelDRAW

• CorelDRAW default workspace: Understanding and use.

• Case Study: Newspaper advertising

• Designing an advertisement in CorelDRAW

• Enhancing and completing the Newspaper advertising

• Introduction to CorelDRAW

• Customizing Toolbars

• Customizing the Property Bar

• Corel Font Manager

• Customizing Workspace Appearance

• Getting to know the new CorelDRAW.

• Design anything easily using CorelDRAW.

• Suitable platforms for using CorelDRAW.

• Design graphics with purpose.

• Bring out your creativity.

• Other enabling tools

• Exploring the new features of CorelDRAW

• Using CorelDRAW smartly for impressive work

• Using the shortcut keys for smart work

• Case Study- Hoarding Design

• Objective

• Designing Hoarding in new CorelDRAW document

• Enhancing the Hoarding design

• Summary

• Outcome

• Exploring new features

• Enable powerful machine learning.

• Using cutting-edge typography

• Some user-inspired enhancements

• Putting these features into practice

• Career opportunities

• Designing field: Various job opportunities

• Requirements to start your designing career.

• Introduction to building blocks of publication

• Role of CorelDRAW in Print Media

• Combine Case Study Adobe Photoshop-CorelDRAW

• Case Study - Brochure

• Objective

• Designing Tri-fold Brochure in Adobe Photoshop

• Modifying Tri-fold Design in CorelDRAW

• Summary

• Case Study-Magazine Cover and Back

• Objective

• Creating Magazine Cover and Back Page: Beginning

• Enhancing, exporting Magazine Cover design

• Summary

• Case Study-e-Book

• Objective

• Creating an e-Book in Inkscape

• Formatting and completing the e-Book design.

• Summary

• Case Study-Business Proposal

• Objective

• Creating a Business Proposal in CorelDRAW

• Modifying, finishing Business Proposal

• Summary

• Understanding the objective behind merging data

• CSV file and its role in data merging: Understanding

• CorelDRAW for data merging: Understanding utility.

• Data Merging from a Microsoft Excel document

  • Data Merging from a Microsoft Word file

• Data Merging from a PDF file

• Getting started with Adobe Illustrator

• Learning the basics of Adobe Illustrator

• Getting introduced to Adobe Illustrator

• Learning about colors in Illustrator

• Basic tools of Illustrator: Introduction

• The Working Place

• Getting to know the user interface.

• Customizing the designs

• Organizing files

• Saving files

• Understanding Artboards

• Tools

• Learning about the Selection tools

• Drawing and painting tools: Introduction

• Efficient use of drawing, painting tools

• Tools

• Mastering the use of artistic tools

• Using artistic tools

• Learning best way to use artistic tools.

• Learning more tools for drawing, painting

• Using the painting and drawing tools

• Tools

• Mastering artistic tools and more

• Using new drawing and painting tools

• Discovering the Type tool

• Using the Zoom and Moving tools

• Introduction to Layers and its options

• Layers, options for better organization

• Case Study- Business Card

• Creating a Business Card

• Using Pen, Pencils, and Paths

• Paths and options: Learning more

• Using the Brush and Paint

• Exploring the Brushes

• Exploring the Brush Library

• Painting in Illustrator

• Blending in Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

• Mastering the next level in Adobe Illustrator

• Using the specialized tools

• Using the Reshaping tools

• Using the specialized tools

• Using the Graph Tools

• Using the slicing and cutting tools

• Using the Symbol tool

• Getting Creative with Types

• Using and Modifying a Type

• Using Character and Paragraph Palettes

• Understanding what Area Type is

• Understanding what Path Type is

• Using the Symbols

• Learning to use the Symbol option.

• Exploring the Symbol Library

• Designing Graphics

• Using Graphics

• Designing Graphics

• Applying graphic styles

• Using and applying effects and filters

• Applying Effects

• Using and applying effects and filters

• Using Effects for enhancement

• Playing With Palettes

• Arranging the Workspace

• Case Study- Coupon

• Creating a coupon design in Adobe Illustrator

• Learning about various color palettes

• Printing and its concepts

• Understanding the basics of printing

• Understanding the Artboard printing techniques

• Learning about colors in printing

• Exporting the design output

• Exporting documents in different file formats

• Exporting documents for Adobe Applications

• Elements of print-ready output for publication

• Understand Illustrator's role in print media.

• Working smartly in Adobe Illustrator - I

• Using the shortcut keys for smart work

Adobe InDesign

• Getting started with Adobe InDesign

• Getting introduced to Adobe InDesign

• Understanding Quick Preview

• Getting Started with InDesign

• Exploring the Workspace

• Getting started with Adobe InDesign

• Using Toolbox

• Working with Documents

• Working with Panels

• Getting Help while you work

• Creating and Viewing a Document

• Creating a New Document

• Creating a New Document from a Template

• Creating New Document Using Presets

• Setting up a Document

• Using the Zoom and Hand tools

• Working with Rulers

• Working with Guides

• Creating and Viewing a Document

• Using Smart Guides

• Using Grids

• Working with the Info Panel

• Creating and Displaying Workspaces

• Changing the Display View

• Using Undo and Redo

• Managing the pages and books in an InDesign document

• Using the Pages Panel

• Inserting pages

• Navigating pages

• Deleting or Moving Pages

• Working with Page Spreads

• Managing the pages and books in an InDesign document

• Creating Master pages

• Working with Master Pages

• Working with Page Number and Sections

• Working with Chapter Numbers

• Creating and Using Text Variables

• Creating a Book

• Managing Books

• Creating a Table of Contents

• Adjusting Layouts

• Inserting and arranging text in InDesign

• Using the Type tool

• Adding Text to Frame

• Inserting and arranging text in InDesign

• Threading text

• Editing text

• Using the Find/Change feature

• Working with Glyphs and Special Characters

• Using Spell-check and Language Dictionaries

• Formatting and enhancing the text

• Formatting text

• Changing Fonts and Font Size

• Text Leading

• Kerning and tracking

• Formatting paragraphs

• Aligning text

• Bullets and Numbering

• Text Composition

• Tabs and indents

• Mastering the next level in Adobe InDesign skills

• Placing and working with Graphics

• Placing Graphics

• Placing Multiple Graphics

• Using the Links Panel

• Embedding links

• Editing Original Graphics

• Case Study- Flyer

• Setting up Flyer in Adobe InDesign

• Modifying and finishing the Flyer design

• Placing and working with graphics

• Setting Frame-fitting Options

• Setting compound paths

• Colorizing images

• Controlling Graphics Display Performance

• Displaying XMP Graphics Information

• Inserting and working with objects

• Creating a New Object

• Creating Lines

• Selecting objects

• Using Basic Strokes and Fills

• Using advanced strokes

• Inserting and working with objects

• Using Transparency

• Adding Drop Shadows

• Applying Feathering

• Case Study- Menu Card

• Designing Menu Card using Type tool

• Enhancing, completing Menu Card design creatively

• Using Other Effects to Format Objects

• Using the Eyedropper tool

• Case Study- Brochure

• Create Brochure in Adobe InDesign, set up document.

• Enhancing and completing the Brochure design

• Arranging, managing, and transforming objects

• Stacking objects

• Creating a New Layer

• Using Layers

• Nesting Objects

• Editing Frame and Path Shapes

• Understanding Corner Options

• Arranging, managing, and transforming objects

• Grouping and Locking Objects

• Aligning and Distributing

• Using Anchored Objects

• Transforming Objects

• Duplicating and Flipping Objects

• Working with Points and Paths

• Drawing with the Pen Tool

• Selecting and Moving Points and Segments

• Converting Points

• Adding and Deleting Anchor Points

• Splitting Paths

• Using the Smooth tool

• Using the Pencil Tool

• Working with Points and Paths

• Working with Pathfinder

• Joining and Closing Anchor Points

• Reshape Paths

• Creating a Compound Path

• Case Study- Book Cover

• Creating a Book Cover in Adobe InDesign

• Finalizing book cover design in InDesign

• Applying and Managing Color

• Working With Color Modes

• Applying Color

• Using the Eyedropper Tool

• Working with the Color Panel

• Working with Swatches

• Tints

• Applying and adjusting the colors

• Applying Gradients

• Mixing Inks

• Using Colors from Imported Graphics

• Inserting and working with Tables

• Creating a Table

• Selecting Rows and Columns

• Inserting and working with Tables

• Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns

• Formatting a Table

• Formatting Cells

• Adding Headers and Footers

• Applying Table Styles

• Placing Graphics in Cells

• Adding Microsoft Word and Excel Tables

• Applying and working with Styles

• Using the Styles Panels

• Applying Character Styles

• Applying Paragraph Styles

• Creating GREP Style

• Creating a Style Group

• Using Nested Styles

• Adobe InDesign for bulk output creation

• Get job-ready with best software training.

• Using Object Styles

• Creating Table and Cell styles

• Using Quick Apply

• Case Study- User Manual

• Designing a User Manual in Adobe InDesign

• Entering content and Finishing up User Manual

• Mastering the last level in InDesign

• Finalizing Documents

• Using Custom Dictionaries

• Finding and Changing Fonts

• Using Find and Change

• Searching for Text

• Searching using GREP

• Finalizing the InDesign documents

• Searching for Glyphs

• Searching for Objects

• Working with Hyphenation

• Keeping Lines together

• Changing Justification Options

• Changing Case

• Using the Story Editor

• Finalizing the InDesign documents

• Adding Footnotes

• Working with Notes

• Exporting a document in Adobe InDesign

• Exporting a Document

• Understanding Export File Formats

• Exporting as PDF File

• Case Study- News Paper Article

• Designing newspaper article in Adobe InDesign

• Exporting document in Adobe InDesign

• Exporting as an EPS

• Exporting Cross-Media Files

• Exporting as a JPEG

• Printing and Outputting a Document

• Printing Presets

• Printing a Document

• Setting General and Setup Print Options

• Printing an exported document

• Setting Marks and Bleed Options

• Setting Graphics Options

• Previewing Color Separation

• Setting Output options

• Setting trapping options

• Printing an exported document

• Setting Advanced Options

• Setting color management options

• Creating a print Summary

• Printing spreads in a booklet

• Using Live Preflight

• Inserting File Information

• Setting Preferences

• Setting General Preferences

• Setting Interface Preferences

• Setting Type Preferences

• Setting Advanced Type Preferences

• Setting Composition Preferences

• Setting Units and increments Preferences

• Dictionary Preferences

• Spelling Preferences

• Note Preferences

• Black Preferences

• Story Editor Display Preferences

• File Handling Preferences

• Setting preferences to use the application effectively.

• Clipboard Handling Preferences

• Shortcut Keys

• Customizing Menus

• Customizing Plug-ins

• Customizing the Control Panel

• Case Study- Magazine Cover Page

• Creating magazine cover page in Adobe InDesign

• Finishing up designing Magazine Cover Page

• Getting to know about Adobe InDesign CC

• Updates in Graphic Designing

• Required skills to design graphics.

• Tools for designing.

• Exploring new features in InDesign

• Designing graphics rapidly

• Creating quirky designs

• Enhancing the document

• The SVG image support

• Career opportunities for a bright future

• Recruitment and various job profiles

• Being careful and aware

• Requirements to begin a career.

• Combine Case Study Adobe Illustrator – InDesign

• Case Study-Entry Pass Design

• Objective

• Designing an Entry Pass in Adobe Illustrator

• Continuing Entry Pass design in Adobe Illustrator

• Completing Entry Pass design in Adobe InDesign

• Summary

• Outcome

• Case Study-Creating a book.

• Objective

• Designing a book in Adobe InDesign

• Editing in Photoshop, finalizing in Adobe InDesign

• Summary

• Working smartly in Adobe InDesign

• Combine Case Study Adobe Photoshop – InDesign

• Case Study- Bill Book

• Objective

• Setting up a document and designing a Bill Book

• Creating and exporting a Bill Book

• Summary

• Working smartly in Adobe InDesign

• Using the shortcut keys for smart work

• Shortcuts and Conclusion

• Grabbing and merging data in Adobe InDesign

• Understanding the objective behind merging data

• Exploring benefits of data merging in InDesign

• Listing requirements for merging data in InDesign

• Merging data in InDesign using data source file

• Understanding more about Data Merging

• Using three tabs in merged document creation

• Merging data using other source files

• Merging data with MS Excel document

• Merging data to enter numbers on tickets.

• Merging MS Word and PDF documents in InDesign

• Comparing Print and Data Merge in InDesign

• Understanding what asset handling is

• Learning the meaning and objectives

• Exploring InDesign's asset handling capabilities

• Exploring tools for managing assets in InDesign

• Choosing the templates smartly

• What are templates?

• Creating visuals using templates in InDesign

• Understanding the benefits of using templates

• Finding useful sites for downloading templates

Envato

• Envato

• Learning what Envato is

• Understanding the use of Envato

• Getting the overview of user interface

• Learning the smart tips for working

• Outcome

• Recalling key factors of ready-to-use templates

• Discovering the major factors about templates

• Exploring when to and how to use templates.

• Efficient Designing within Deadlines

• Identifying templates for various mediums

• Identifying software using templates for work

• Understanding how templates can ease and speed up your work.

• Outcome

• Learning Presenter Media and template use

• What is PresenterMedia and its use?

• Alternatives to PresenterMedia?

• Use of Templates in PresenterMedia

• Use of Templates in other websites

• Interface Overview of PresenterMedia

• Smarter tips for PresenterMedia, other sites

• Outcome

Canva

• What is Canva and what are its uses?

• What are free Templates in Canva?

• Essential Elements in Canva

• Interface Overview of Canva

• Smart tips to work in with Canva.

• Combine Case Study Adobe Illustrator – Scribus

• Case Study-Product Manual

• Objective

• Product Manual: Understanding and Designing

• Customizing and finalizing the Product Manual

• Summary

• Outcome

• Case Study- Story Board

• Objective

• Beginning to design a storyboard.

• Designing screens in storyboard with page setups

• Summary

• Outcome

• Copyright