Adobe Pagemaker

📘 Adobe PageMaker Professional Course Syllabus

Course Title: Adobe PageMaker – Professional Desktop Publishing

Duration: 30 – 40 hours (can be adjusted as per training requirements)

Course Objective:

To equip learners with advanced knowledge and skills in Adobe PageMaker for designing and publishing professional documents such as brochures, newsletters, posters, reports, and other print media materials.

 

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✅ Module 1 – Introduction to Desktop Publishing & PageMaker

• What is Desktop Publishing (DTP)?
   
• Features and applications of Adobe PageMaker
   
• Understanding the interface, workspace, and toolbars
   
• Creating, opening, and saving publications
   
• File formats supported by PageMaker
   

 

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✅ Module 2 – Document Setup

• Creating a new publication
   
• Setting page size, orientation, margins, and columns
   
• Master pages and applying them effectively
   
• Working with templates and styles
   

 

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✅ Module 3 – Working with Text

• Importing text from external files
   
• Formatting text (font style, size, color, alignment)
   
• Text flow across columns and pages
   
• Threading text frames
   
• Hyphenation and justification
   
• Creating and editing styles
   
• Spell check and find/replace functions
   

 

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✅ Module 4 – Working with Graphics and Objects

• Importing images and graphics (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, etc.)
   
• Resizing, cropping, and positioning images
   
• Wrapping text around images
   
• Using drawing tools: lines, shapes, and frames
   
• Applying fills, gradients, and strokes
   
• Linking and embedding graphics
   

 

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✅ Module 5 – Layout Techniques

• Aligning objects and text
   
• Using grids, guides, and rulers for accurate placement
   
• Layer management
   
• Grouping and locking objects
   
• Working with colors and patterns
   
• Creating tables and working with tabular data
   

 

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✅ Module 6 – Working with Styles and Templates

• Paragraph and character styles
   
• Designing templates for uniform publications
   
• Using master pages for consistent design
   
• Reusing templates across documents
   

 

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✅ Module 7 – Advanced Features

• Creating multi-column layouts
   
• Handling long documents with indexes, footers, and headers
   
• Using bookmarks and cross-references
   
• Working with forms and interactive elements (if applicable)
   

 

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✅ Module 8 – Printing and Exporting

• Pre-press setup and print settings
   
• Managing bleeds and trim marks
   
• Exporting to PDF and other formats
   
• Preparing files for professional printing
   
• Color management and output options
   

 

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✅ Module 9 – Project Work

• Designing a brochure, magazine, or report from scratch
   
• Applying templates, styles, and layouts
   
• Reviewing, editing, and finalizing designs
   
• Printing/exporting the final project
   

 

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✅ Software Integration & Best Practices

• Integrating PageMaker with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
   
• File compatibility and workflow efficiency
   
• Tips for professional DTP design
   
• Troubleshooting common issues
   

 

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✅ Assessment

• Practical exercises after each module
   
• Mini-projects during training
   
• Final project submission and evaluation
   

 

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✅ Who Should Enroll

• Graphic designers
   
• Marketing and communication professionals
   
• Print and publishing house employees
   
• Students aspiring to learn desktop publishing
   
• Entrepreneurs designing promotional materials

📞 Contact Information

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