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Graphic design and communication
Hardware overview
Software overview
Page layout software
Photo editing software
Illustration software
Industry standards
The role of PostScript |
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| Design essentials |
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Pitfalls to avoid
Design terminology
Design tips
Symmetric balance
Asymmetrical design
The impact of colour
Colour combinations |
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| Page layout techniques |
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Using dummy text
Using FPO graphics
Working with columns
Using rules and frames
Expressing line thickness
Bleed allowance |
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| Typography |
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Terminology
Fonts and typefaces
Generic font types
Choosing display type
Choosing body type
Measuring type
Measuring spacing
Leading
Kernings |
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Paragraph spacing
Alignment of text
Layout problems |
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| Accuracy and consistency |
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Layout grids
Templates
Style sheets
Measurement systems |
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| Tips on creating
publications |
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Brochures
Newsletters
Catalogues
Business stationery
Long documents
Advertisements |
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