Course Outline

Duration
2 x half days

Prerequisite
Competence with PageMaker Introductory features.

Objectives
To provide a thorough understanding of the comprehensive concepts and skills that will enable the participant to effectively use PageMaker.

Methodology
Group and individual instruction, hands on practical exercises, visual aids, comprehensive course documentation.

Confirmation of Assessment Plan
This will be issued to the trainee at commencement of training session.

Expected Outcome
By the end of the course the participant should be able to use the following functions and features of PageMaker.

CONTENT
Introduction to Publishing

• Overview of desktop publishing
• Introduction to PageMaker
  
  Working with Text
• Creating and saving a new publication
• Working with Text
  
  Getting Help
• Using help buttons
• Obtaining help with specific tasks and features
  
  Completing a One-Page Publication
• Working with text blocks
• Enhancing and printing the publication
  
  Creating a Two-Page Newsletter
• Creating a new publication
• Placing text
• Placing text in columns
  
  Completing the Newsletter
• Modifying text by using the Story Editor view
• Enhancing the newsletter
  
  Importing and Manipulating Graphics
• Placing a graphic
• Resizing graphics
• Using the text wrap feature
  
  Using a Template and Styles to Create a Brochure
• Using a PageMaker template
• Introduction to PageMaker styles
• Introduction to master pages
• Completing the brochure