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Software courses from The Publishing Training Centre

 

February 2009

 

 

The Publishing Training Centre has a dedicated computer training room and each delegate will have sole use of a networked Windows PC with all relevant software installed. We restrict numbers to a maximum of eight delegates on each course, to guarantee a high level of personal tuition and assistance.

 

All our tutors currently work in roles directly related to the subject areas they teach. This means that they are up to date on the latest developments and issues in the industry and include this knowledge and experience in their training. The tutors are also happy to support students after the end of the course.

 

Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver are taught using Adobe CS 3 and QuarkXPress is taught using Version 7.

 

The Courses:

Photoshop 1

Adobe Photoshop is the standard image manipulation software for paper and electronic publishers. This introductory course is aimed at those with little or no experience. A series of exercises is used to learn the basics of the programme and by the end of the course you will have a good understanding of modification and montaging of images, from the initial scan or digital photograph through to final preparation for print or web publishing.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 16-17 April 2009 and 8-9 October 2009

 

For more details go to our Photoshop 1 page

 

Photoshop 2

For those who already know the basics of Photoshop, this course will extend your knowledge and skill level. Areas covered include working with layers, using the shape, brush and gradient tools, paths and clipping paths, masks and automating actions for quicker workflow.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 25-26 February 2009 and 27-28 August 2009

 

For more details go to our Photoshop 2 page.

 

InDesign 1

If you want to create your own InDesign documents from inception to printing, or will be checking and editing documents created by others, this course will show you how to be effective from the word go.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 2-3 April 2009 and 7-8 December 2009

 

For more details go to our InDesign 1 page.

 

InDesign 2

This course covers the more advanced features of InDesign, for those who already have a good grasp of the basics. It covers features based on styles, special features, layout grids, objects, drawing tools and interactive aspects of a file.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 1-2 June 2009 and 21-22 September 2009

 

For more details go to our InDesign 2 page.

 

QuarkXPress 1

An introductory course, covering the basics necessary for creating and editing documents. It starts with an overview of the software and takes you through the various processes required to complete a project.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 19-20 January 2009 and 16-17 November 2009

 

For more details go to our QuarkXPress 1 page.

 

QuarkXPress 2

An introductory course, covering the basics necessary for creating and editing documents. It starts with an overview of the software and takes you through the various processes required to complete a project.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 19-20 January 2009 and 16-17 November 2009

 

For more details go to our QuarkXPress 2 page.

 

From QuarkXPress to InDesign

If you are thinking of moving from QuarkXPress to InDesign this fast paced course will help you to apply your existing skills to the new software.

Cost: £280 + Vat

Dates: 16 March 2009 and 6 October 2009

 

For more details go to our From QuarkXPress to InDesign page.

 

Illustrator 1

This one-day course begins with a basic overview of how the programme operates and then uses exercises to demonstrate the formation and alteration of drawn objects and shapes.

Cost: £280 + Vat

Dates: 22 May 2009 and 19 October 2009

 

For more details go to our Illustrator 1 page.

 

Adobe Acrobat: Efficient Use of PDFs

This course covers the creation of PDFs from a variety of different software packages. By the end of the course you will know how to create PDFs for many different uses, including things like proofing and, interactive web content and print production.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 11-12 March 2009 and 23-24 November 2009

 

For more details go to our Adobe Acrobat: Efficient Use of PDFs page.

 

Dreamweaver and HTML for Non-Developers

The focus of this course is the management of an existing website, rather than the creation of a new one. Concepts such as content management systems, W3C and style sheets are explained and the basics of HTML and Dreamweaver is covered.

Cost: £280 + Vat

Dates: 1 April 2009 and 1 December 2009

 

For more details go to our Dreamweaver and HTML for Non-Developers page.

 

Digital Workflow: Making the Most of the Software

This course is all about understanding the impact of different software on digital files. You’ll get an in-depth view of digital workflow, learn how to troubleshoot problems and how to specify requirements for freelance copy-editors and designers.

Cost: £490 + Vat

Dates: 14-15 May 2009 and 29-30 September 2009

 

For more details go to our Digital Workflow: Making the Most of the Software page.

 

 

 

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