DTP Masterclass | Viva Technologies

Part I: Adobe PageMaker

Module 1: Layout & Formatting Basics Duration: 2 Weeks

Understanding the PageMaker workspace, tools, and control palette.
Page setup, margins, columns, and working with Master Pages.
Advanced text formatting, kerning, leading, and tracking.

Module 2: Book Creation & Publishing Duration: 2 Weeks

Importing graphics, text wrapping, and image manipulation inside PageMaker.
Creating and managing long documents: Table of Contents and Indexing.
Preparing files for the printing press (Color Separation and PDF export).

Part II: Adobe Photoshop

Module 3: Layers, Selections & Masks Duration: 3 Weeks

Mastering the Layer panel, blending modes, and opacity.
Advanced selection techniques (Magic Wand, Pen Tool, Select & Mask).
Non-destructive editing using Layer Masks and Clipping Masks.

Module 4: Retouching & Manipulation Duration: 3 Weeks

Skin retouching, removing blemishes, and frequency separation.
Color correction using Curves, Levels, Hue/Saturation, and Camera Raw.
Creating cinematic movie posters and double-exposure digital art.

Part III: CorelDraw & Pre-Press

Module 5: Vector Illustration Basics Duration: 3 Weeks

Understanding Vectors vs Rasters and navigating the CorelDraw UI.
Mastering the Bezier, Pen, and Shape tools for custom illustrations.
Typography, text-to-path, and creating custom vector logos.

Module 6: Commercial Design & Print Ready Files Duration: 3 Weeks

Designing business cards, trifold brochures, and large-scale flex banners.
Understanding CMYK vs RGB color profiles for offset printing.
Exporting files with correct bleed, crop marks, and print-safe margins.

About the Mentor

Susheel Singh

DTP & Pre-Press Expert

With years of experience running commercial printing setups and creative ad agencies, our lead mentor bridges the gap between digital design and physical printing. You won't just learn software tools; you will learn the exact industry standards for bleed, color separation, and typography. The goal is to make you completely job-ready for photo studios, publication houses, and advertising agencies from day one.

Enrollment Options

Agency Ready

Advanced DTP Master Course

₹ 10,000

Master the complete design suite.

Complete Adobe PageMaker Training
Professional Photoshop Mastery
Advanced CorelDraw & Vector Design
Pre-Press, Color Separation & Print Standards
Commercial Design Projects (Business Cards, Brochures, Banners)
CMYK & RGB Color Profiles & Offset Printing Knowledge
Industry-Ready Bleed, Crop Marks & Margins
Freelance Skills & Client Management
Job Placement Assistance
Certificate of Completion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DTP exactly?

DTP stands for Desktop Publishing. It refers to the use of software (like PageMaker, Photoshop, and CorelDraw) to create digital layouts, edit photos, and design visual materials for both screen display and physical commercial printing (books, banners, cards).

Do I need to be good at drawing to learn this?

Not at all! While traditional art skills can be helpful, Graphic Design and DTP rely much more on understanding software tools, layout alignment, typography, and color theory, all of which are taught from scratch in this course.

What are the job opportunities after this course?

A certified DTP operator can easily secure jobs in advertising agencies, news and magazine publications, photography studios, flex printing presses, or work independently as a freelance graphic designer.

Why learn PageMaker when InDesign exists?

While InDesign is modern, Adobe PageMaker remains heavily used in local and regional publishing houses across India for its sheer speed, simplicity, and efficiency in typesetting regional language books and newspapers. We cover it to ensure you are hirable in all local markets.

Master Desktop Publishing

Professional Photo Editing

Creative Vector Graphics