Who should attend?
Master CorelDraw & Photo-Paint: Graphics Suite Essentials
Ready to create stunning visuals for print and the web? Stop guessing which tool to use and start designing with confidence!
This essential training course cuts through the confusion, clearly defining the power of both CorelDraw (vector) and Corel Photo-Paint (pixel). You'll learn the difference between them, identify exactly when to use each for maximum impact, and master the fundamental skills to bring your artwork to life.
What You'll Achieve:
— Seamlessly set up new documents in both applications.
— Format text, graphics, and design elements like a pro in CorelDraw.
— Understand the basics of pixel-based image composition and editing in Photo-Paint.
— Complete practical, guided tasks to immediately build and consolidate your skills.
Flexible Learning Options
Choose the format that works best for you:
— Classroom: Two intensive days (Day 1: Draw, Day 2: Photo-Paint).
— Online: Four focused 3-hour sessions over a week or more, giving you crucial time to practice between lessons. (Online and classroom courses are usually run in alternate months.)
Exclusive In-House Training
Need to train your whole team? We'll come to you!
Contact us to run this course, or a customized version, right on your premises. The price is just £415 + VAT per day for up to two people. Add only £75 + VAT for each additional person.
Included with Every Course: You get a set of reference notes and unlimited free email support (fair usage policy applies) to ensure your success long after the course is over! (Travel/accommodation costs for the trainer are not included in the price and are charged at cost.)
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Course Content
What you can expect to learn on this Corel Graphics Suite training course:
Sessions 1 & 2 will concentrate on CorelDraw.
Topics Covered will include:
Differences between CorelDraw and PhotoPaint
- Vector versus Bitmap Graphics – understanding the difference and knowing which format to choose and when
Understanding the User Interface
- Toolbars/Property Bar
- The Toolbox
- Scrolling/Zooming
- Setting User Preferences
Page Setup
- Page layout
- Using the Rulers and Grids
Drawing Basic Shapes
- Use of Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon and Basic Shapes tools
Transforming Objects
- Position
- Size
- Scale
- Rotate
- Skew
Manipulating Objects
- Duplicating, cloning and copying objects
- Creating complex shapes by Grouping and Welding
Using the Outline Pen & Fill Tools
- Setting Line Colours, Styles and Thickness
- Applying Uniform Colour, Gradient, Pattern and Textured Fills
Working with Text
- Entering and Editing Artistic and Paragraph Text
- Importing Text from Other Applications
- Formatting Text
- Wrapping Text Around Graphics
- Fitting Text in Irregular Shaped Areas
- Fitting Text to a Path
Applying Simple Effects
- Interactive Drop-Shadow
- Interactive Extrude
- Interactive Transparency
- Power Clip
Importing & Exporting
- Understanding Import & Export Filters
- Searching for and Adding Clipart & Photos
- Exporting Artwork for use in Other Applications Such as Word-Processors, Publishing Software, Web Sites, the Print Media and On-Screen Presentations
Printing
- Printing to a Local or Network Desktop Printer
- Sending Artwork to an External Print Provider
Sessions 3 & 4 will concentrate on Corel Photo-Paint.
Topics Covered will include:
Understanding Bitmap Images
- Device Dependency & Resolution Explained
- Size Matters! The Relationship between Size & Resolution
- – Re-sizing versus Resampling
- Colour Models – RGB, CMYK, Greyscale, Duotone
Modifying & Repairing Images
- Applying Creative Effects to Images
- Repairing Damaged Photos
– “Red-Eye” Removal
– Dust & Scratch Removal - Creating a Photo-Montage
- Removing Unwanted Backgrounds from Images
- Cloning Areas of One Image to Another
Isolating Parts of an Image for Special Effects
- Creating & Manipulating Masks
- Creating & Manipulating Objects
- Selecting Areas of Similar Colour within an Image
- Replacing Colours in an Image
- Applying Creative Effects to Objects & Masks
Transferring Artwork between CorelDraw & Corel Photo-Paint
- Importing Photo-Paint Images to CorelDraw
- Importing CorelDraw Artwork to Photo-Paint
- Converting Vectors to Bitmaps – Why?
- Converting Bitmaps to Vectors with Corel Trace
- Exporting from Photo-Paint
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