Course Description
Certificate in Desktop Publishing
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
This Desktop Publishing course combines basic desktop publishing skills and graphics design principles with the specifics of how to use Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat to create visual communications. It will teach users how to harness the power of these packages to develop different types of documents from simple flyers to newsletters. You will learn how to package your document for print to get the most from the final design.
This evening course assumes no previous knowledge of the software. It aims to enable delegates to be able to produce a broad range of documents including newsletters, product leaflets, adverts, posters and sales material for either internal use or for commercial printing. At the end of the course participants will have a good knowledge of the various tools and features.
| College Name | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course Category | Computers & IT (Information Technology), Desktop Publishing |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 1 Certificate |
| Course Location | Dublin, UK |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Duration | 5 Days |
| Course Times | 9.30am - 3.30pm |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Commercial Management |
| Title of Awarding | Certificate in Desktop Publishing |
| Entry Requirements | Mature Students - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form. A member of the College’s admissions team will be in touch to discuss your course entry requirements. Under 23 Years - 5 Ordinary Level, Grade D3s or above in your Leaving Certificate (subjects to include Maths and a language) or equivalent exam taken. All applicants must be a user of Microsoft Office. |
| Career Path | This professional course is the perfect foundation for participants who wish to progress in the workplace. Successful applicants may also elect to pursue further studies in this area by progressing to the Diploma in Desktop Publishing course. |
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