Class overview :

Class goals :

– Learn to create graphic effects using Bezier paths, transparency, drop shadows, alpha masks, and picture effects.
– Learn to create type effects so that body text and display type enhance the layout’s design.
– Learn to lay out pages efficiently.
– Learn to control type color so that the densities of text blocks are modified as desired.
– Learn to apply color management techniques so that colors on the screen and the output match as accurately as possible.
– Examine different techniques for managing long documents.

Content of Training QuarkXPress 8 / Advanced

1. Creating Graphic Effects
   1. Draw Bezier Paths
   2. Reshape a Picture Box
   3. Combine Bezier Shapes
   4. Silhouette Pictures
   5. Apply Transparency and Drop Shadow Effects
   6. Apply an Alpha Mask
   7. Apply Picture Effects
2. Creating Type Effects
   1. Create Drop Caps
   2. Reverse Type with a Style Sheet
   3. Typeset Numbers
   4. Create a Type Mask
   5. Flow Type on a Path
   6. Create a Type Shadow
3. Laying Out Pages
   1. Organize Design Elements in Libraries
   2. Share Content
   3. Step-and-Repeat Items
   4. Adjust Spacing Between Items
   5. Manipulate Grouped Items
   6. Layer Items
4. Typesetting Layouts
   1. Choose Appropriate Typefaces
   2. Choose Appropriate Leading
   3. Set Justification Options
   4. Hyphenate Text
   5. Track Type
   6. Kern Type
   7. Embed Fonts in EPS Files
5. Applying Color Management
   1. Determine the Usage of Color Management
   2. Set Up Color Management
   3. Change Image Profiles
   4. Choose Color Settings for Output
6. Managing Long Documents
   1. Change Type Formatting Automatically
   2. Section a Document
   3. Create a List
   4. Index Documents
   5. Create a Book