Desktop Publishing (DTP) Training in Patras

This course is designed for professionals who work with text and graphics and wish to expand their capabilities to create presentations, books, pamphlets, and other interactive content tailored for various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.

This instructor-led, live training in Patras (online or onsite) is tailored for beginner to intermediate graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to leverage Adobe InDesign to produce professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing collateral.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface with efficiency.
• Configure projects with appropriate dimensions and layouts.
• Integrate text, images, and graphics to craft compelling designs.
• Apply styles, templates, and color palettes to ensure consistency and streamline workflow.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Master the fundamentals of computer graphics and desktop publishing.
• Understand color management principles and techniques for working with color.
• Differentiate between vector and raster (bitmap) graphics.
• Learn methods for customizing color profiles in photos and graphic elements.
• Acquire skills in photo retouching and photomontage creation.
• Develop original illustrations and graphic assets.
• Adapt graphic compositions to meet specific printing requirements.
• Gain insight into logo design and usage conventions.
• Design engaging charts and data tables.
• Create professional business cards and letterheads.
• Produce labels, diplomas, and invitation cards.
• Prepare layouts for leaflets, banners, billboards, and print-ready files.
• Apply advanced text formatting techniques.
• Build and manage style sheets and paragraph/object styles.
• Utilize spot colors and extended color spaces effectively.
• Understand the principles of pre-press preparation for publications.
• Explore various printing technologies, including digital, offset, and solvent printing.

This instructor-led, live training in Patras (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 explains how to utilize InDesign to produce professionally designed documents, incorporating paragraph and character styles, layout tools, and customized text and graphics. Gradually, advanced InDesign techniques will be explored to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of your projects.

This instructor-led, live training in Patras (online or onsite) is designed for Graphic Designers and 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).

This course is taught by a graphic design expert with extensive professional experience. Through a practical, engaging, and humorous teaching style, along with interesting hands-on workshops, the training ensures a highly rewarding learning experience.

Sample projects covered in the course include:

• Portfolio displays
• Business card imposition
• Letterhead design
• CD/DVD sticker printing
• Double-sided leaflets
• Tri-fold brochure design
• Calendar creation