DTP (Desktop Publishing) Course
🧾 About Course
The DTP (Desktop Publishing) Course at Elite CAD Computer Institute is designed for students who want to build a career in the printing, publishing, and graphic design industry.
This course covers the most popular designing and layout software such as Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and Adobe PageMaker / InDesign, enabling students to create professional posters, flyers, brochures, business cards, visiting cards, magazine layouts, and book covers.
You’ll learn both the creative and technical aspects of print media designing — from concept to final output. After completing this course, you can confidently handle designing tasks for printing presses, advertising agencies, or your own freelance clients.
Topic Covering
Introduction to DTP
What is DTP and Its Uses
Understanding Print Media & Design Principles
Types of Design (Vector vs Raster)
File Formats and Color Models (RGB, CMYK)
Adobe Photoshop
Introduction to Photoshop Interface
Working with Layers, Tools, and Brushes
Image Editing, Retouching, and Background Removal
Designing Posters, Banners, and Advertisements
Photo Effects, Blending, and Image Composition
CorelDRAW
Understanding Vector Graphics
Drawing Shapes, Lines, and Curves
Text Formatting and Font Management
Designing Logos, Visiting Cards, Brochures, and Flyers
Working with Colors, Gradients, and Special Effects
Exporting Designs for Print
PageMaker / Adobe InDesign
Introduction to Page Layout & Composition
Creating Multi-Page Documents
Setting Margins, Columns, and Grids
Inserting Images, Tables, and Text Boxes
Designing Magazines, Catalogs, and Book Layouts
Final Output for Printing (PDF, Bleed, Crop Marks)
Practical Projects
Business Card Design
Flyer & Brochure Design
Magazine or Newsletter Layout
Advertisement & Poster Design
Real-Client Print-Ready Projects
Freelancing & Career Skills
How to Get DTP Freelance Work
Building Your Portfolio
Printing Cost Estimation and Design Pricing
Communication & Presentation Skills
🎯 What You Will Learn?
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Design brochures, pamphlets, flyers, and visiting cards professionally.
Create magazine and newspaper layouts for print publishing.
Work with images, typography, and colors effectively.
Use Photoshop for image editing, CorelDRAW for vector design, and PageMaker/InDesign for layout.
Prepare designs for printing and publishing with correct formatting.
Manage real-world client projects and freelance assignments.
🚀 Scope After this Course
After completing the DTP Course, you can work as a:
🖌️ Graphic Designer
📰 DTP Operator / Layout Designer
🏢 Printing Press Designer
💼 Freelance Designer or Digital Artist
📘 Magazine / Book Layout Artist
You can find job opportunities in:
Printing Presses
Advertising Agencies
Publication Houses
Digital Media Companies
Freelance Platforms
🙋♂️ Who Can Apply for This Course
This course is ideal for:
✅ Students who want to start a creative career in graphic or print design.
✅ Beginners who want to learn designing without coding or complex tools.
✅ Printing professionals who want to upgrade to digital design tools.
✅ Freelancers looking to earn by designing posters, cards, and catalogs.
✅ Small business owners who wish to design their own promotional materials.