✅ DTP Course Syllabus (3 Months)

1. Introduction to Desktop Publishing

• What is DTP?
• Publishing & Designing Basics
• Role of DTP in Printing & Digital Media
• Types of Designs (Print, Social Media, Branding)

2. CorelDRAW (Professional Level Training)

• Interface & Workspace
• Tools, Shapes, Pen Tool, Freehand Tool
• Typography & Font Management
• Color Theory & Fill/Outline Tools
• Logo Designing
• Visiting Card Design
• Poster & Banner Design
• Pamphlet & Flyer Design
• Flex Board / Hoarding Design
• Page Layout & Multi-page Design
• Exporting for Printing (EPS, PDF, CDR formats)

3. Adobe Photoshop (Editing + Designing)

• Photoshop Workspace & Tools
• Image Editing & Cropping
• Background Removal
• Photo Retouching
• Color Correction
• Layer Management
• Social Media Creatives
• Advertisement Banner Design
• Template Design
• Exporting Images for Print/Digital

4. Page Layout & Publishing

• Page Composition
• Bleed, Margins, Resolution
• Magazine/Newspaper Layout (Basic)
• Book Cover Design
• Brochure / Catalogue Design
• Typesetting & Printing Requirements

5. Multimedia Basics

• Image Formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF)
• Print vs Digital Resolution
• Scanning, Photo Editing
• Resizing & Compression

6. Printing Process & Practical Knowledge

• CMYK vs RGB
• UV Printing, Offset Printing (Basic Introduction)
• File Preparation for Printing
• Color Proofing
• Bleed & Trim Marks

7. Office Designing Work

• Certificates
• ID Cards
• Letterheads
• Envelopes
• Invoice / Bill Design
• Stamp Design

8. Freelancing & Practical Projects

• Client Requirement Understanding
• Portfolio Development
• Online Design Platforms Basics (Canva etc.)
• Deliverables as per Client Needs

9. Final Project Work

• Complete Branding Project
• Logo + Visiting Card + Letterhead
• Poster/Banner/Flex
• Social Media Creative
• Print-ready export submission