QuarkXPress Training (Live, Online, Instructor-led)
This hands-on, project-based QuarkXPress course will guide students through mastering one of the most powerful desktop publishing tools. Through practical projects and real-world scenarios, you will learn how to create professional layouts, visually appealing print and digital publications, and optimize workflows. Whether you're new to QuarkXPress or looking to enhance your skills, this course offers an immersive experience that builds competence and confidence in every aspect of the software.
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$795.00
QuarkXPress Training
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience that goes beyond basic tutorials. By focusing on real-world projects, students will learn the tools and features of QuarkXPress and how to apply them in professional publishing environments. Each project is carefully crafted to replicate challenges faced by graphic design, marketing, and digital publishing industries. From creating print-ready brochures to crafting fully interactive digital publications, students will gain the skills to deliver polished, professional work.
Besides technical proficiency, this course emphasizes design principles and best practices. Students will learn how to make aesthetic and functional decisions in layouts, ensuring that each project is visually compelling and user-friendly. With feedback and guidance throughout the course, students will also develop critical problem-solving skills, learning how to troubleshoot common issues related to typography, image placement, color consistency, and output settings.
By the end of the course, you will have created projects that will allow you to showcase your ability to design, format, and publish professional-level content across a range of media. This course is ideal for anyone looking to build or refine their QuarkXPress skills, whether new to the software or aiming to sharpen their expertise for career advancement in the publishing and design industries.
Who Should Attend?
- Graphic Designers
- Layout Designers
- Desktop Publishers
- Marketing Specialist
- Art Directors
- Creative Directors
- Production Artists
- Editorial Designers
- Branding Specialist
- Content Creators
Where is this class held?
This is a live, online class taught by a veteran desktop and print publisher. Attending this class will feel just like an in-person class. It is fully interactive and engaging. What is the difference between an onsite and a virtual class? No travel! You can participate from anywhere worldwide, provided you have an Internet connection. Many of our students stay home from work on these training days, and some never even change out of their slippers. You can speak with the instructor and other participants throughout the course, screen share, and complete activities together in real-time.
Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
You are eligible to receive CEUs for completing this course. Learn more about CEUs here.
Need something a little more personal?
We understand your team might have specific training needs, and we would love to work with you. We offer private online and on-site instructor-led courses tailored to your training needs.
Email us to discuss your needs and set up your private training event.
Key topics covered include, but are not limited to:
- Understanding the QuarkXPress Interface:
Learn how to navigate the workspace, customize toolbars, and set up documents for print or digital projects. - Creating and Managing Layouts:
Dive into creating multi-page documents, creating master pages, working with grids and guides, and managing multi-column layouts. - Typography and Text Handling:
Master text formatting, font management, tracking, and kerning for professional-quality typesetting. - Working with Images and Graphics:
Discover how to import and manipulate images, manage image quality, and use advanced image effects within layouts. - Color Management and Output Settings:
Understand how to control color profiles, ensure print accuracy, and manage settings for print and digital outputs to ensure high-quality production. - Designing for Print and Digital:
Learn the best practices for creating brochures, magazines, books, eBooks, and responsive digital content using QuarkXPress. - Exporting and Publishing Projects:
Explore export options, preflight verification, and how to prepare projects for printers or digital platforms. -
Style Sheets, Master Pages, and Templates:
Learn how to streamline workflows using style sheets for consistent text formatting, master pages for consistent page layouts, and learn to create reusable templates for recurring projects. -
Table Creation and Complex Layouts:
Get familiar with designing and formatting tables and managing complex projects such as books and catalogs with chapter divisions and synchronized styles. -
Automation Tools and Scripting:
Learn to use QuarkXPress’s automation features to speed up repetitive tasks and explore basic scripting techniques for custom workflows.