Unit I: THE WORLD OF DESKTOP PUBLISHING.
1. Getting Started with DTP.
2. Planning Your Document.
3. Creating Your Document.
4. Importing Graphics.
Project 1. Basic Desktop Publishing.

Unit II: PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN.
5. Planning a Document with Focus and Flow.
6. Understanding the DTP Environment.
7. Recognizing Elements of Good Design.
Project 2. Focusing on Design.

Unit III: TYPOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES.
8. Selecting Fonts.
9. Learning More About Fonts.
10. Understanding Spacing and Alignment.
11. Using Special Characters.
Project 3. Focusing on Design.

Unit IV: COMMUNICATING WITH COLOR.
12. Choosing Color for Impact.
13. Using Color Libraries and Options.
14. Distinguishing Between Web and Print Colors.
Project 4. Focusing on Color.

Unit V: DESIGNING WITH IMAGES.
15. Importing Graphics.
16. Modifying Bit-Map Graphics.
17. Enhancing Vector Graphics.
18. Using Digital Cameras and Photo Editing.
19. Working with Objects.
Project 5. Focusing on Images.

Unit VI: DESIGNING BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS.
20. Maximizing Production Time.
21. Creating Logos, Letterheads, and Business Cards.
22. Producing Business Forms.
23. Producing Business Documents and Reports.
24. Designing Newsletters.
25. Designing Marketing Kits.
Project 6. Portfolio of Designs.

Unit VII: PUBLISHING A DOCUMENT.
26. Publishing to a Professional Printer/Service.
27. Publishing to Electronic Presentations.
28. Enhancing Web Publishing.
Project 7. Publishing Digital Documents.

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