ITI's which provides courses for Desktop Publishing Operator

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Desktop Publishing Operator is a printed material handling computer operating trade. The duration of the trade is one year with two semesters of six months each. Trade introduces students to so many aspects of it such as printed materials like books, newspapers, magazines, brochures and advertising; as these publications need to be well designed and laid out to make them attractive and easy to read. The trade is very innovation in media and publication fields as it creates many jobs there for successful candidates including scope for further studies.

 

Desktop Publishing Operator Trade Eligibility

  • Students should be passed in 10th class examination from a recognised school board in the country.

 

Desktop Publishing Operator Trade Syllabus

Syllabus of Desktop Publishing Operator trade as prescribed by various ITIs.

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

A

Trade Practical

1

Fundamentals

2

Operating Systems: MS Windows & Internet

3

Understanding & File Manipulations in various Software: Word Processing,

4

Adobe Page Maker: Basic concept, Tutorial, Creating a publication,

5

Quark Xpress

6

Scanning

B

Trade Theory

1

Fundamental & Basics of Computer Fundamentals & Types of software

2

Operating Systems: MS Windows, Networking Concept

3

Printing Process, Document Set Up, Conceptualization of Document, Desk Top Publishing, Typography

4

Composing Process

5

Output device

6

Paper

7

Scanning

 

Project work

Sem. II

A

Trade Practical

1

Adobe Photoshop: Image Fundamentals, Various File Format, Understanding Various Tools, Understanding various Palettes, Various Image Display Options, Various Edit Commands, Various Image Commands.

2

Corel Draw: Introduction, Drawing and Shaping

3

Adobe in Design

4

Bilingual Software

5

Printer & Publishing

6

Binding

B

Trade Theory

1

Document Designing & Advance Features: Graphic Reproduction, Graphic Design, Page Make-up, Costing and estimating,

2

Digital Printing: Types of digital Printing

3

File and Print Management: Printing & Binding

 

Project work on various Designs

 

Desktop Publishing Operator Trade ITIs

 

Desktop Publishing Operator Trade Required Skills

  • Students should have common computer skills and knowledge; be creative, with an eye for good design; and be able to prioritise a varied workload.
  • They should be able to work well under pressure and to strict deadlines; be flexible and able to adapt quickly to new creative briefs.
  • They should have habit of paying attention to detail; be able to work independently as well as in a team; be able to follow a design brief closely and accurately.
  • Students should also possess a mind like enjoy doing artistic work; be interested in keeping up to date with new computer software and technology.

 

How is Desktop Publishing Operator Trade Beneficial?

  • After passing the trade, they have jobs in any print and book publishing houses or self employment.
  • They can also go for further higher studies like Diploma and Bachelor Degree courses.
  • They can also find employment in advertising agencies and print media houses.
  • They can also become teachers/instructors in training Institutes.

 

Desktop Publishing Operator Trade Job Types

  • DTP Operator
  • Graphic Designer
  • Graphic Artist
  • Design Executives
  • Re-toucher - Photo Studio
  • Visualiser
  • Quality Executive
  • Pre-press Professional