Quark Xpress 6 Level 2

1 day

Overview

As you begin this course, you likely have a basic understanding of how Quark Xpress works. You may be able to create simple layouts and perform basic tasks, but find that's not enough to effectively work within a more professional, fast-paced environment. Throughout this course, you will build on your existing skills to learn some of the more advanced features of Quark Xpress, as well as learn some techniques that will allow you to improve your workflow.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, you should complete the following Systematix course, or have equivalent knowledge Quark Xpress Level 1

Benefits

You will take existing documents and use efficient techniques to make them more professional-looking.

Target student

Designers who know the basics of Quark Xpress, but want to learn how to use it more effectively. They should already have a basic understanding of layout techniques, but want to expand their skills, especially in regards to typography issues.

Creating Graphic Effects with BÃ©zier Paths

Draw Bézier Paths
Reshape a Picture Box
Combine Bézier Shapes
Silhouette Pictures

Creating Type Effects

Create Drop Caps
Reverse Type with a Style Sheet
Typeset Numbers
Create a Type Mask
Flow Type on a Path
Create a Type Shadow

Efficiently Laying Out Pages

Organize Design Elements in Libraries
Step and Repeat Items
Adjust Space Between Items
Manipulate Items Within Groups
Layer Items

Professionally Typesetting Documents

Choose Appropriate Typefaces
Choose Appropriate Leading
Set Justification Options
Hyphenate Text
Track Type
Kern Type

Applying Color Management

Determine When To Use Color Management
Set Up Color Management
Change Image Profiles
Choose Printer Device Profiles

Managing Long Documents

Change Type Formatting Automatically
Section a Document
Create A List
Index Documents
Create A Book