Desktop Publishing (or DTP) incorporates a huge variety of skills dating back from the first printing presses. Modern DTP requires a detailed knowledge of many related pieces of applications software as well as a thorough understanding of the print processes involved in the final printing of documents. IACT’s iDTP Master course teaches the tools and skills needed to work in a modern DTP environment, providing the language of DTP and the skills needed to create a range of professional documents from business cards and letter heads to brochures and newsletters. Adobe InDesign is the most popular DTP application for the production of newsletters, magazines and books. Available on both PC and Macintosh this product is an essential tool for modern DTP. Adobe’s PhotoShop & Illustrator are the standard for production and scanning of images for brochure and logo design. Adobes Acrobat is now the DTP standard for document dissemination. An understanding of Acrobat and other graphics formats (postscript, TIFF etc.) is crucial for the successful designer.
View the certification pathSuitable for both Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows
On completion of the course attendees should be competent Desktop Publishers comfortable in maintaining and developing a wide range of publications and document types.Satisfactory examination results and coursework will lead to the award of IACT iDTP Master Diploma.
Anyone wishing to work professionally in DTP or graphic design. The ECDL or equivalent experience is required. Suitable for PC and MAC users.Students attending this course must complete 3 examinations and a course projects to a satisfactory level in order to obtain the Diploma. Additional coaching and tutorial sessions for students are in place to ensure satisfactory progression through the course material (providing students attend all classes)
