Desktop Publishing (DTP) Training in Grand Rapids

This course is designed for government professionals who compose text and graphics and require the capability to expand these elements into various formats such as presentations, books, pamphlets, and other interactive materials. These materials can be accessed on a range of devices including computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and mobile phones for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in Grand Rapids (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level graphic designers, marketing professionals, and publishing specialists who wish to use Adobe InDesign to create professional-quality books, brochures, posters, and marketing materials for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate the Adobe InDesign interface efficiently.
• Set up projects with the correct dimensions and layouts.
• Work with text, images, and graphics to create compelling designs.
• Utilize styles, templates, and color palettes for consistency and efficiency.
• Prepare files for professional printing or digital publishing.

What You Will Learn During the Training:

• Principles of creating computer graphics and desktop publishing for government use.
• Ways of defining and working with color in government documents and materials.
• Differences between vector and bitmap graphics, and their appropriate applications for government projects.
• Techniques to customize color photos and graphics for government communications.
• Principles of retouching and creating photomontages for use in government publications.
• Create your own illustrations and graphics tailored for government needs.
• Adapt graphic material composition and printing requirements to meet government standards.
• Understand the creation and application of logos and symbols for government agencies.
• Create interesting charts and tables for government reports and presentations.
• Design business cards and letterhead that adhere to government branding guidelines.
• Create labels, diplomas, and invitations suitable for government events and ceremonies.
• Prepare leaflets, banners, and billboards for government campaigns and initiatives.
• Learn how to format text to meet government publication standards.
• Create style sheets and formatting styles that align with government guidelines.
• Utilize additional colors effectively in government documents and materials.
• Understand the principles of preparing print publications for government distribution.
• Explore digital printing, offset printing, and solvent-based methods suitable for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in Grand Rapids (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to learn the essential tools and techniques of image editing using GIMP for government purposes.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate GIMP's interface and toolbox efficiently.
• Edit and manipulate images with various tools like cropping, scaling, and painting.
• Work with layers, selections, and transparency to create complex compositions.
• Enhance photographs and prepare images for the web.
• Customize GIMP with plugins and scripting for enhanced functionality.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of using InDesign to create documents with a well-designed, professional appearance, including the use of paragraph and character styles, layout features, and customized text and graphics. Advanced InDesign techniques will be introduced progressively to enhance both the visual appeal and functionality of your documents for government use.

This instructor-led, live training in Grand Rapids (online or onsite) is designed for Graphic Designers or Desktop Publishers who wish to utilize Scribus to create high-quality page layouts and graphic designs for both printed and digital documents.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the foundational principles of Scribus.
• Produce professional-grade document layout and design.
• Generate various file formats for publication (PDF, PNG, JPG, and EPS).

This training is tailored to enhance skills in document creation and design, ensuring alignment with the needs and standards of users for government.

Activities are conducted by trainers with extensive experience. A practical approach to these topics, combined with an engaging and humorous delivery of knowledge, ensures that the training sessions will be both informative and satisfying.

A list of sample projects for government:

• showcase
• business card imposition
• letterhead design
• CD / DVD sticker printing
• double-sided leaflet creation
• triple pricing compilation
• calendar production