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Whether it's a business card, newspaper, or magazine, learn to produce professionally finished print jobs. Know what it takes to oversee the life cycle of a print job, from using essential design tools and managing the stages of production and delivery to expert strategies for communicating with vendors.
- Learn the print production process.
- Practice with InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
- Manage project communication with expert insights and best practices.
Overview
Syllabus
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- Course 1: Learning Print Production
- Get an introduction to print production. Explore the life cycle of a print job, the selection of paper and inks, and the design process in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Course 2: InDesign Quick Start
- Learn InDesign on your lunch break. This short introductory course teaches you the basics of Adobe InDesign—in under 30 minutes.
- Course 3: Introducing Illustrator
- Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating great artwork, but it can be hard to get started. This beginner’s guide teaches you what you need to achieve great results.
- Course 4: Introducing Photoshop: Design
- Quickly learn how to use Photoshop for everyday design tasks—combining text and artwork, replacing backgrounds, and more.
- Course 5: Acrobat DC Essential Training
- Learn how to search, create, edit, format, and share PDFs with Acrobat Pro DC.
- Course 6: Acrobat: Preflight and Print Production
- Learn to use the tools in Acrobat Pro DC to find and fix common problems in PDFs—before you go to print.
- Course 7: Project Management Foundations: Communication
- Learn communication strategies to help you keep your projects on track. See how to create a communication plan, effectively manage project meetings, and write concise reports.
- Course 8: Print Production: Prepress and Press Checks
- Learn how to prepare your files for print and conduct a press check successfully.
- Course 9: Print Production: Spot Colors and Varnish
- Open a wide range of practical and creative options by learning how to add spot colors and varnishes to your print designs.
- Course 10: Print Production: Embossing, Foil Stamping, and Die Cutting
- Learn about the various types of embossing and die cutting as well as the proper ways to set up your documents to achieve consistent results.