Training Courses

Course Requirements:

• A Computer must be available

Main Topics of the Course:

• First Section:

  • Photoshop:

    • General introduction to Photoshop

    • Explanation of the main user interface and customizing worklists.

    • The concept of color theory and the difference between RGB and CMYK.

    • What is a pixel... and how its value is determined in work files.

    • What are layers and how to apply a layer style.

    • Explanation of the selection, drawing, and cropping tools, and when to use each.

    • Explanation of the Free Transform tools.

    • Addressing defects and problems with old or damaged images using various tools.

    • Working with the Layer Mask command and its importance when editing images.

    • Explanation of the Smart Object command and its importance in Layers.

    • Manipulating images, adding effects, and adjusting their colors.

    • Explaining the writing tools and their artistic options.

    • Working with MockUp and how to apply it to the final design.

    • Introducing the most important filters in the program.

    • Practical applications.




• Second Section:

  • Illustrator:

    • General introduction to Illustrator and the difference between it and Photoshop.

    • Explaining the main user interface and organizing worklists.

    • What is Vector and the difference between it and Pixel.

    • Drawing and painting with various brushes and tools.

    • What is Bleed and its benefits in producing commercial prints.

    • Explaining the duplication, rotation, and reflection tools.

    • Working with the color lists and gradients in the program.

    • Explaining the Pathfinder menu and how to use it in conjunction with the Shape Builder tool.

    • Explaining the most important tool for designers, the Pen tool, and how to draw with it, in addition to the tools that support it. We also introduce a great website that helps us master working with it.

    • Instant image editing by linking it to Photoshop.

    • Introduction to the important Image Trace menu and how to convert a logo from pixel to vector with one click.

    • Explain the writing and text manipulation tools.

    • Introduction to the program's most important Effect commands.

    • Artistic rendering of the final work file in various formats, whether for print or web.

    • Practical applications.




• Third Section:

  • InDesign:

    • General introduction to InDesign and the difference between it and other programs.

    • What are the uses of InDesign and why is it preferred for press publishing designs.

    • Explain the main user interface and customize work lists.

    • Create a new work file and understand its various features.

    • Basic concepts of Bleed, Margins, and Slug and the differences between them.

    • Introduction to the program's various drawing and selection tools.

    • Explain the most important Pages command and the importance of the Master Page in design.

    • Insert and format columns, margins, and distribute content within the page.

    • Add automatic page numbering.

    • Use the transform, alignment, and reflection tools.

    • Working with writing tools and their various properties.

    • Inserting and formatting images within text (Text Wrap).

    • Formatting text using Paragraph Style and Character Style, and the difference between them.

    • Understanding the Effect menu and its various effects on images and text.

    • Controlling external links through the Links panel.

    • Explaining the Layout menu and its importance in design.

    • Reviewing and explaining the most important commands in the Interactive menu.

    • Reviewing typos and ensuring accurate formatting before sending to print.