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CorelDRAW X4


CorelDRAW X4 level 1

Overview/Description

CorelDRAW® X4 contains many features and tools that enable you to create attractive illustrations, brochures, logos, and other such artwork. The advanced features bundled in this software assist you in the creation of sophisticated designs and effects. Getting to know this software and its working will help you in creating effective compositions efficiently. In this course, you will explore the basics of CorelDRAW®, customize the application to suit your needs, create graphical objects and format them, add text to the objects, and set advanced printing options.

Course Objective

You will use the various features and techniques of CorelDRAW® X4 to create professional looking documents for the web and print.

Target Audience

Graphic designers, who have some experience with previous versions of CorelDRAW® and want to use CorelDRAW® to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic design documents.

Prerequisites

Along with basic PC skills, a basic understanding of a computer's operating system, how to launch an application, create and save files, copy files from CDs and other media.

Hardware Requirements

  • Intel Pentium IV 2 GHz processor
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 1.5 GB disk space or higher
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive
  • Mouse or other pointing device
  • VGA or higher video adapter and monitor
  • Keyboard or other input device
  • Network cards and cabling for local network access
  • Internet access
  • Printer
  • Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen

Platform Requirements

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2

Software Requirements

  • CorelDRAW® X4
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2
  • Adobe® Acrobat®

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • explore the various elements of the CorelDRAW X4 interface.
  • create graphical objects.
  • format objects.
  • manipulate text.
  • work with tables.
  • enhance a drawing.
  • work with advanced printing options.

Course Components

Module 1: Getting Started with CorelDRAW® X4
Topic 1A: Explore the CorelDRAW X4 Interface
Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace
Topic 1C: Obtain Help
Topic 1D: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics

Module 2: Creating Graphical Objects
Topic 2A: Set Up a Drawing Page
Topic 2B: Draw Shapes
Topic 2C: Draw Lines
Topic 2D: Include Objects
Topic 2E: Add Text to Objects

Module 3: Formatting Objects
Topic 3A: Work with Fills
Topic 3B: Modify Objects
Topic 3C: Modify Outlines
Topic 3D: Align Objects

Module 4: Manipulating Text
Topic 4A: Fit Text on a Path
Topic 4B: Work with Paragraph Text
Topic 4C: Wrap Paragraph Text
Topic 4D: Work with a Text Style
Topic 4E: Modify OCR Text
Topic 4F: Insert Special Characters
Topic 4G: Spell Check a Document

Module 5: Working with Tables
Topic 5A: Create a Table
Topic 5B: Modify a Table
Topic 5C: Format a Table

Module 6: Enhancing a Drawing
Topic 6A: Apply Artistic Effects to Objects
Topic 6B: Create Symbols

Module 7: Working with Advanced Printing Options
Topic 7A: Work with Print Styles
Topic 7B: Export CorelDRAW Files in Other Formats

Appendix A: Working with Templates
Supplemental Topic: Working with Templates

CorelDRAW X4 level 2

Overview/Description

You created, edited, formatted, and printed basic drawings. You now have a need to create a more professional brochure. In this course, you will use CorelDRAW X4 to create the brochure and enhance its appearance with advanced colors, charts, graphics, and formulas.

Course Objective

You will work with layers in the CorelDRAW X4 application, use advanced tools for creating drawings, advanced output options for printing, and advanced techniques for text manipulation. In addition, you will also work with bitmap and vector graphics, simplify your tasks using VBA macros, and finalize the brochure for printing.

Target Audience

This course is intended for experienced graphic designers and marketing communications professionals.

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success in this course, it is recommended that you first take the CorelDRAW® X4: Level 1 course or have equivalent knowledge.

Hardware Requirements

  • Intel® Pentium® IV 1.5 GHz processor (2 GHz recommended)
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 1.5 GB disk space or higher
  • CD-ROM or DVD drive
  • Mouse or other pointing device
  • Monitor and keyboard
  • Network cards and cabling for local network access
  • Internet access (see your local network administrator)
  • Printer
  • Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen

Platform Requirements

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP

Software Requirements

  • CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X4
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2
  • Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 7.0

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • work with pages.
  • create a design in a drawing.
  • manipulate a drawing.
  • work with images.
  • develop interactive elements.
  • simplify tasks.
  • finalize a document.

Course Components

Module 1: Working with Pages
Topic 1A: Understand Page Elements
Topic 1B: Create Layers

Module 2: Creating a Design
Topic 2A: Create Custom Shapes
Topic 2B: Create a Mesh

Module 3: Manipulating a Drawing
Topic 3A: Format Objects
Topic 3B: Edit Objects

Module 4: Working with Images
Topic 4A: Enhance Images
Topic 4B: Convert Bitmap Images to Vector Images

Module 5: Developing Interactive Elements
Topic 5A: Create Rollovers
Topic 5B: Create Hyperlinks

Module 6: Simplifying Tasks
Topic 6A: Work with Macros
Topic 6B: Print Merge Documents

Module 7: Finalizing a Document
Topic 7A: Prepare for Distribution
Topic 7B: Output a Document




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