Quark Xpress 7 Level 2

1 day

Overview

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

Course Objective

You will work on existing layouts using techniques to present content effectively and attractively and make them more professional-looking.

Target Student

This course is intended for beginners or junior level designers who know the basics of QuarkXPress, 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 with regard to typography issues.

Prerequisites

To effectively understand this course, we recommend that you take the QuarkXPress 7: Level 1 course offered by SystematixK or have equivalent knowledge.

Creating Graphic Effects

Draw Bézier Paths
Reshape a Picture Box
Combine Bézier Shapes
Silhouette Pictures
Apply Transparency and Drop Shadow Effects
Apply an Alpha Mask
Apply Picture Effects

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

Laying Out Pages

Organize Design Elements in Libraries
Share Content
Step-and-Repeat Items
Adjust Spacing Between Items
Manipulate Grouped Items
Layer Items

Typesetting Layouts

Choose Appropriate Typefaces
Choose Appropriate Leading
Set Justification Options
Hyphenate Text
Track Type
Kern Type
Embed Fonts in EPS Files

Applying Color Management

Determine the Usage of Color Management
Set Up Color Management
Change Image Profiles
Choose Color Settings for Output

Managing Long Documents

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

Appendices

Appendix A: Type Shortcuts
Appendix B: Job Jackets