Darpan Computer

Introduction

This course will lead the Learner to a career path in Print Media industry in which s/he will be engaged in designing of Advertisements, Brochures, News paper layouts, Book Designing etc.
At the end of the course the Learner will gain competencies to appear for the International Certification: Adobe Certified Expert – InDesign

Why take admission?

After doing this course, a learner can become:

Print media designer
DTP artist

Thus, this course opens the door to various career opportunities.

Certification

This course is certified by Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL).

Important Dates

Batch Commencement: One batch in each calendar month (January to December)
Date(s) of Application and Fee Payment by Learner: 1st - 30th day of each calendar month
Date(s) of Learner Confirmation by ALC: 1st - 30th day of each calendar month
Course Start Date and Date of Issuing Learner Login: Date of admission confirmation

Academic Approch

The Academic Approach of the course focuses on the “work centric” education i.e. begin with work (and not from a book !), derive knowledge from work and apply that knowledge to make the work more wholesome, useful and delightful. The ultimate objective is to empower the Learner to engage in socially useful and productive work. It aims at leading the learner to his/her rewarding career as well as development of the society.

Learning Methodology

Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work.
Learners are then exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
Learners are then acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
Learners are then acquainted with the architecture of the tool or Tool Map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions and their inter-relations.
Learners are then exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level
Learners then perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made outputs.
Learners are then engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
Learners are then encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
After imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression.

Course Syllabus

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Principles and basics of print media, Designing layouts with vector and raster graphics using Adobe InDesign
Software for Hands-on Learning:

Adobe InDesign

This course offers the following modules:

Module 1: Getting Started

Module 2: Creating and Viewing a Document

Module 3: Managing Pages and Books

Module 4: Managing Text

Module 5: Formatting Text

Module 6: Placing and working with Graphics

Module 7: Working with Objects

Module 8: Managing and Transforming Objects

Module 9: Working with Points and Paths

Module 10: Applying and Managing Color

Module 11: Working with Tables

Module 12: Working with Styles

Module 13: Finalizing Documents

Module 14: Exporting a Document

Module 15: Printing and Outputting a Document

Module 16: Setting Preferences

Module 1: Getting Started

Introduction
Quick Preview
Getting Started with InDesign CS4
Exploring the Workspace
Toolbox
Working with Documents
Working with Panels
Getting Help while you work

Module 2: Creating and Viewing a Document

Creating a New Document
Creating a New Document from a Template
Creating New Document Using Presets
Setting up a Document
Using the Zoom and Hand tools
Working with Rulers
Working with Guides
Using Smart Guides
Using Grids
Working with the Info Panel
Creating and Displaying Workspaces
Changing the Display View
Using Undo and Redo

Module 3: Managing Pages and Books

Using the Pages Panel
Inserting pages
Navigating pages
Deleting or Moving Pages
Working with Page Spreads
Creating Master pages
Working with Master Pages
Working with Page Number and Sections
Working with Chapter Numbers
Creating and Using Text Variables
Creating a Book
Managing Books
Creating a Table of Contents
Adjusting Layouts

Module 4: Managing Text

Using the Type tool
Adding Text to Frame
Threading text
Editing text
Find/Change
Glyphs and Special Characters
Spell-checking and Language Dictionaries

Module 5: Formatting Text

Formatting text
Changing Fonts and Font Size
Text Leading
Kerning and tracking
Formatting paragraphs
Aligning text
Tabs and indents
Bullets and Numbering
Text Composition

Module 6: Placing and working with Graphics

Placing Graphics
Placing Multiple Graphics
Using the Links Panel
Embedding links
Editing Original Graphics
Setting Frame-fitting Options
Setting compound paths
Colorizing images
Controlling Graphics Display Performance
Displaying XMP Graphics Information

Module 7: Working with Objects

Creating a New Object
Creating Lines ? Selecting objects
Using Basic Strokes and Fills
Using advanced strokes
Using Transparency
Adding Drop Shadows
Applying Feathering
Using Other Effects to Format Objects
Using the Eyedropper tool Placing Graphics

Module 8: Managing and Transforming Objects

Stacking objects
Creating a New Layer
Using Layers
Nesting Objects
Editing Frame and Path Shapes
Understanding Corner Options
Grouping and Locking Objects
Aligning and Distributing
Using Anchored Objects
Transforming Objects
Duplicating and Flipping Objects

Module 9: Working with Points and Paths

Drawing with the Pen Tool
Selecting and Moving Points and Segments
Converting Points
Adding and Deleting Anchor Points
Splitting Paths
Using the Smooth tool
Using the Pencil Tool
Working with Pathfinder
Joining and Closing Anchor Points
Reshape Paths
Creating a Compound Path

Module 10: Applying and Managing Color

Working With Color Modes
Applying Color
Using the Eyedropper Tool
Working with the Color Panel
Working with Swatches
Tints
Gradients
Mixing Inks
Using Colors from Imported

Module 11: Working with Tables

Creating a Table
Selecting Rows and Columns
Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns
Formatting a Table
Formatting Cells
Adding Headers and Footers
Applying Table Styles
Placing Graphics in Cells
Adding Microsoft Word and Excel Tables

Module 12: Working with Styles

Using the Styles Panels
Applying Character Styles
Applying Paragraph Styles
Creating GREP Style
Creating a Style Group
Using Nested Styles
Using Object Styles
Creating Table and Cell styles
Using Quick Apply

Module 13: Finalizing Documents

Using Custom Dictionaries
Finding and Changing Fonts
Using Find and Change
Searching for Text
Searching using GREP
Searching for Glyphs
Searching for Objects
Working with Hyphenation
Keeping Lines together
Changing Justification Options
Changing Case
Using the Story Editor
Adding Footnotes
Working with Notes

Module 14: Exporting a Document

Exporting a Document
Understanding Export File Formats
Exporting as PDF File
Exporting as an EPS
Exporting as a Flash Movie
Exporting as an XFL for Flash
Exporting Cross-Media Files
Exporting as a JPEG

Module 15: Printing and Outputting a Document

Printing a Document
Printing Presets
Setting General and Setup Print Options
Setting Marks and Bleed Options
Setting Graphics Options
Previewing Color Separation
Setting Output options
Setting trapping options
Setting Advanced Options
Setting color management options
Creating a print Summary
Printing spreads in a booklet
Using Live Preflight
Inserting File Information

Module 16: Setting Preferences

Setting General Preferences
Setting Interface Preferences
Setting Type Preferences
Setting Advanced Type Preferences
Setting Composition Preferences
Setting Units and increments Preferences
Dictionary Preferences
Spelling Preferences
Note Preferences
Black Preferences
Story Editor Display Preferences
File Handling Preferences
Clipboard Handling Preferences
Shortcut Keys
Customizing Menus
Customizing Plug-ins
Customizing the Control Panel

Course Duration

120 Hours to be covered in either 2 months (8 weeks) or 3 months (12 weeks).

Course Duration
Options	Type	Weeks	Days per Week	Hours per Day	Total Hours
Option 1	2 Month Part Time	8	5	3	120
Option 2	2 Month Part Time	8	6	2.5	120
Option 3	3 Month Part Time	12	5	2	120

Medium

English

Hindi

Eligibility

MS-CIT passed preferred.
Except Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) Region (for remaining Maharashtra):

Fees Installment

Fee Installment
Mode	Total Fee (Rs)	1st Installment (Rs)	2nd Installment (Rs)
Single Installment	4300	4300	N/A
Two Installment	4500	2250	2250

Admission Process

The learner should go to the Darpan Computer - Koregaon. To find out a centre nearest to you, click here.
The learner should fill an application form available at the Darpan Computer - Koregaon, along with the prescribed fees. The fees can be paid in two modes.
Relevant documents to be carried at the time of admission are :
- Xerox copy of Photo Id proof signed by the learner
- 1 copy of passport size photograph (color or Black & White)
Once the learner submits his/her details, relevant documents and pays the fees, the Darpan Computer coordinator will fill the learner details in the darpan computer software and upload the learner data. Further, the Darpan computer coordinator will hand over a fee receipt.
Learner is expected to verify the online details filled in by Darpan Computer.
Darpan Computer coordinator will hand over the study material whose cost is already included in the fee. The book is provided as per the medium selected by the learner (English, Marathi, Hindi)
After the learner receives the study material, the learner is eligible to start learning instantly through ERA, using his User ID and password