Training Course: QuarkXpress 6.0 - Macintosh - Level 2

Training Course Summary:

Lesson 1: Creating Graphic Effects with Bézier Paths

Draw Bézier Paths
Reshape a Picture Box
Combine Bézier Shapes
Silhouette Pictures


Lesson 2: Creating Type Effects

Create Drop Caps
Reverse Type with a Style Sheet
Typeset Numbers
Create a Type Mask
Flow Type on a Path
Create a Type Shadow


Lesson 3: Efficiently Laying Out Pages

Organize Design Elements in Libraries
Step and Repeat Items
Adjust Space Between Items
Manipulate Items Within Groups
Layer Items


Lesson 4: Professionally Typesetting Layouts

Choose Appropriate Typefaces
Choose Appropriate Leading
Set Justification Options
Hyphenate Text
Track Type
Kern Type

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Lesson 5: Applying Color Management

Determine When To Use Color Management
Set Up Color Management
Change Image Profiles
Choose Printer Device Profiles


Lesson 6: Managing Long Documents

Change Type Formatting Automatically
Section a Document
Create A List
Index Documents
Create A Book
In this course, students will build on their existing skills to learn some of the more advanced features of QuarkXPress, as well as learn some techniques that will allow you to improve your workflow.

Pre-Requisites:

QuarkXPress 6.0 - Level 1

Who Should Attend:

Beginner or junior level designers who know the basics of QuarkXPress, but want to learn how to use it more effectively. They should already have a basic understanding of layout techniques, but want to expand their skills, especially in regards to typography issues

Qualifications:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - create graphic effects using Bézier lines and shapes. - create type effects so that body text and display type enhance the design of a layout. - lay out pages efficiently. - control type color so that the densities of text blocks are as you want. - apply color management so that colors match as accurately as possible. -