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Introduction to
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  Basic Troubleshooting  
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Support Essentials
 
  Mac OS X
Server Essentials
 
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  Mac OS X
Directory Services
 
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  Enhancing a website with Flash  
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  Introduction to
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  Advanced
Adobe Photoshop
 
  Introduction to
Adobe InDesign
 
  Advanced
Adobe InDesign
 
  Introduction to
Adobe Illustrator
 
  Advanced
Adobe Illustrator
 
  Introduction to QuarkXPress  
  Advanced
QuarkXPress
 
  Better DTP Design  
  Final Cut Pro 101  
  Motion 101  
     
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Course Duration: 1 Day
Cost £249.00 ex VAT

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Better Design Training Dates

Who should attend?
Intended for people without a background in design or typography, this course gives an overview and many tips on designing effective materials using QuarkXPress. A basic knowledge of QuarkXPress is assumed. An essential course for anyone who wishes to design more effective materials.

What are the course requirements?
Delegates should have a good understanding of the Mac OS.

Completion of the following courses preferable:

  • Introduction to QuarkXPress and/or Introduction to Adobe InDesign
What are the training course objectives?
Many people have to learn and use QuarkXPress as part of their job function, although they are not designers and have no formal training in that area.This course aims to give non-designers some simple tips and design considerations to think about when producing such materials.

What are the training course contents?

  • DTP software, the integrators
  • What do I need to think about before I switch on the Mac?
  • Collecting and choosing assets
  • Using photo libraries
  • Commissioning writers, photographers and illustrators
  • Thinking the unthinkable
  • Using thumbnails to solve visual problems
  • Interpreting a brief
  • Working within cost limitations
  • Direct mail techniques
  • Designing a logo
  • Business stationery
  • Producing a flyer; getting the response you want
  • Selecting a printer
  • Deciding on the best production method
  • Why are company newsletters always so awful?
  • 10 typographical blunders
  • Using pdfs for distribution
  • Getting more information
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