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QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker Training

AGI offers regularly scheduled public QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training classes and also private QuarkXPress and Adob ePagemaker training classes.

QuarkXPress Training Class - Level I

This course will have you up and running with QuarkXPress in two days! Learn how to use this popular page layout application. This course focuses on making you productive and knowledgeable, and is good for both designers and production personnel. This class is for Version 8. Contact AGI about this QuarkXPress training class.

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QuarkXpress Training Class Level I Topics Covered

  • Layout Basics in QuarkXPress
    • Opening a Project
    • Displaying Layouts within a Project
  • New Controls in the Project window
  • Examining the new Tools palette
  • Tools adapt to the currently
    selected item
  • Keyboard Shortcuts for Tools
  • Palette groups
  • Creating Guides
  • Working with Items
  • Modifying Items
  • Working with Text content
  • Working with Picture Content
  • Text Basics in QuarkXPress
    • Creating Text boxes
    • Entering Text
  • Fonts menus display fonts in their
    own typefaces
  • Importing Text without defining a box
  • Formatting Text
  • Tickers on Measurement Palette
  • Picture Basics in QuarkXPress
    • Resizing a Picture Box
    • Rotate and scale a picture within|
    • its box
    • Import a picture onto a page without defining a box
  • Runaround
  • Managing Imported Pictures
  • Find/Change
    • Find and change any combination of attributes
  • Stacking, Spacing, and Layers in QuarkXPress
    • Stacking Order
    • Aligning
    • Moving Items between Layers
    • Locking Layers
  • Printing Layers
  • Color Basics in QuarkXPress
    • Creating CMYK Colors
    • Creating a Spot Color
    • Applying Colors
    • Creating a Blend
  • Tables in QuarkXPress
    • Creating Tables
    • Adding Text
    • Editing a Table
  • Printing in QuarkXPress
  • Preparing to Print
  • Collect for Output
  • Master Pages in QuarkXPress
    • Pages panel now lets you move a page to be first, left-facing page
  • Page Numbering
  • Sections
  • Libraries in QuarkXPress
    • Adding to a Library
  • Templates in QuarkXPress
    • Saving as a Template
  • XTensions in QuarkXPress
    • Managing XTensions
  • Style Sheets in QuarkXPress
  • Editing Normal
  • Creating Paragraph Styles
  • Creating Character Styles
  • Applying Style Sheets
  • Item Styles in QuarkXPress
  • Format items with just a click
    • Vertical and Horizontal Spacing in QuarkXPress
  • Adjusting Leading
  • Space Before, Space After
  • Baseline Shift
  • Kerning, Tracking, Indents
  • Special characters in QuarkXPress
    • Glyphs
    • Ligatures
    • Open Type Fonts
  • Tabs in QuarkXPress
  • Rules and Drop Caps in QuarkXPress
    • Applying a Rule
    • Formatting Drop Caps
  • Hyphenation and Justification in QuarkXPress
    • Controlling hyphenation and Justification
  • Design Grids
    • Apply text grids
    • Grid Styles
  • Hanging Characters
    • Control exactly which characters hang, and by how much
  • Create your own presets
  • Text Boxes
    • Linking Text Boxes
    • Text To Box
  • Drawing and Re-shaping
    • Working with Bezier points, curve handles, and Bezier segments
    • Bezier shortcuts
  • Transparencies in QuarkXPress
    • Controlling Transparencies
  • Drop Shadows in QuarkXPress
    • Creating and Modifying Drop Shadows
  • PDF’s in QuarkXPress
    • Exporting a PDF
  • Adding Hyperlinks

QuakrXPress Training Class Level I Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the latest QuarkXPress software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at here.

QuarkXPress Training Class Level I Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Certified Instructors at AGI.

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Class Location Month Day(s) Day(s) of week Class Time
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia June-July 30-1 M, T 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia July 30-31 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia August 20-21 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Chicago, Orlando August 27-28 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia September 10-11 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia October 6-7 M, T 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Chicago, Orlando October 29-30 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia November 5-6 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level I Boston, New York City, Philadelphia Decmeber 3-4 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm

QuarkXPress Training Class Level I is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Blue Bell), and London.

QuarkXpress Training Class Level I: Course Rate $695.00
Take both QuarkXPress Training Class Level I and Level II for $1295.00
Registeror call 800 851 9237



QuarkXPress Training Class - Level II

You have mastered the program to do what you need but want to implement some of the advanced features into your document creation. This two-day course will increase confidence and speed up productivity! This class is for version 8. Contact AGI about this QuakrXPress training class.

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QuarkXpress Training Class Level II Topics Covered

  • Books in QuarkXPress
    • Creating a Book
    • Rearranging Chapters
    • Section Numbering
    • Synchronizing Book Styles
  • Lists in QuarkXPress
    • Defining a List for a Table of Contents
  • Indexes in QuarkXPress
    • Tagging Index Entries
    • Creating a Cross-reference
    • Building an Index
  • Color Management in QuarkXPress
    • Previewing Color
    • Color Management Settings
  • Clipping Paths in QuarkXPress
    • Using an Embedded Clipping Path
    • Using a Clipping Path for Runaround
    • Modifying a Clipping Path
  • Alpha Channels in QuarkXPress
    • Using an Embedded Alpha Channel
  • QuarkVista in QuarkXPress
  • Applying Adjustments and Filters
  • Exporting an Image with QuarkVista Effects
  • PSD Import in QuarkXPress
  • Controlling Layer Transparency
  • Illustrator Import in QuarkXPress
    Import native Adobe Illustrator .ai files
  • Bridge Intergration/Dragging content
    • Drag content from Bridge
  • Drag selections from Photoshop onto QuarkXPress page
    • Drag pictures onto Photoshop
  • Drag content onto Illustrator
  • Projects and Layouts in QuarkXPress
    • Adding a Layout to a Project
  • Creating a Split View and a New Window
  • Shared Content in QuarkXPress
    • Synchronizing a Picture between Layouts
    • Synchronizing Text between Layouts
  • Composition Zones in QuarkXPress
    • Creating a Composition Zones item
    • Working with Composition Zones usage
    • Linking to a Composition Layout
  • Using Job Jackets in QuarkXPress
    • Creating a Project from a Job Ticket Template
    • Applying a Job Ticket Template to a Project
    • Evaluating a Layout
    • Sharing a Job Jackets file
    • Creating and Managing Job Jackets in QuarkXPress
    • Examining a Job Jackets file
    • Moving resources to Job Jackets
    • Adding resources to Job Jackets
    • Adding a Rule Set to a Job Ticket Template
    • Adding a layout definition to a Job Ticket Template
  • Quark Interactive Designer
  • Making Flash files inside of Quark

QuakrXPress Training Class Level II Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the latest QuarkXPress software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at here.

QuarkXPress Training Class Level II Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Certified Instructors at AGI.

QuarkXPress Training Class Level II Schedule [Show/Hide]
Class Location Month Day(s) Day(s) of week Class Time
QuarkXPress Training Level II Chicago, Orlando June-July 30-1 M, T 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Boston, New York City, Philadelphia August 4-5 M, T 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Boston, New York City September 2-3 T, W 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Philadelphia September 10-11 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Boston, Chicago, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia October 1-2 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Chicago, Orlando November 3-4 M, T 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Boston, New York City, Philadelphia November 12-13 W, Th 9:30am-4:30pm
QuarkXPress Training Level II Boston, New York City, Philadelphia December 8-9 M, T 9:30am-4:30pm

QuarkXpress Training Class Level II is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Blue Bell), and London.

QuarkXpress Training Class Level II: Course Rate $695.00
Take both QuarkXPress Training Class Level I & Level II for $1295.00
Registeror call 800 851 9237



Adobe PageMaker Training Class - Level I

Get yourself started and see immediate results with this two-day introductory course. You will be able to set type, create layouts and understand the process of printing and troubleshooting. Learn how to be more effective in less time! This class is instructed by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor for PageMaker. Contact AGI about this PageMaker training class.

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Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level I Topics Covered

  • Navigational Tools in PageMaker
  • PageMaker Tools
  • Creating a New Document in PageMaker
    • Number of Pages
    • Numbers
    • Target Resolution
    • Adjust Layout
  • Measurements in PageMaker
    • Calculating in the Control Palette
  • Rulers in PageMaker
  • Ruler Guides in PageMaker
    • Saving Guides and Grids
    • Mirroring Guides
  • Zoom Keyboard Commands in PageMaker
  • Text Editing in PageMaker
  • Using Margins in PageMaker
  • Drag with Text Tool in PageMaker
  • Frames in PageMaker
    • Frame Options
    • Frame Defaults
  • Creating Columns in PageMaker
    • Column Guides
    • Frames (Linking Frames)
  • Importing Text in PageMaker
    • Steps to Importing Text
  • Selecting text in PageMaker
    • Tips for Selecting Text
  • Style changes in PageMaker
    • Type Menu Item
    • The Control Palette
  • Special Characters in PageMaker
    • Hyphenation
    • Paragraph Settings
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
    • Indents
    • Alignment
    • Space Before/Space After
    • Widows and Orphans
  • Indents & Tabs in PageMaker
    • Tab Exercise
  • Rules Above and Below in PageMaker
  • Creating Styles in PageMaker
    • Applying Styles
    • Deleting Styles
    • Importing Styles
  • Utilities for typesetting in PageMaker
    • Edit Story
    • Utilities in the Story Editor
    • Find
    • Change
  • Selections in PageMaker
  • Editing Tools in PageMaker
  • Item Arrangement in PageMaker
  • Using Layers in PageMaker
    • Creating New Layers
  • Importing Graphic Elements in PageMaker
    • Wrapping text around a Graphic
    • In-line Graphic
  • Frames For Graphics in PageMaker
    • Options For Frames
  • Colors in PageMaker
    • Adding Colors
    • Creating Tints
  • Master Pages in PageMaker
    • Master Page Exercise
  • Exporting A PDF in PageMaker
  • Save For Service Provider in PageMaker

Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level I Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the latest Adobe PageMaker software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at here.

Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level I Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

This custom only Adobe Pagemaker Training Class Level I is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Blue Bell), and London or at your location.

Call 800-851-9237 to register.


Adobe PageMaker Training Class - Level II

Beyond the basics. Learn in a series of hands-on exercises how to use some of the advanced features available in PageMaker. Find innovative ways to create better documents in less time in this two-day class. Great for production of brochures, booklets and more. This class is instructed by an Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor for PageMaker. Contact AGI about this PageMaker training class.

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Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level II Topics Covered

  • Advanced Typesetting in PageMaker
  • Utilizing Plug-ins in PageMaker
  • Preference Settings in PageMaker
  • Adv. Keyboard Commands in PageMaker
  • Advance Use of Guides in PageMaker
  • Master Pages in PageMaker
  • Working with Long Documents in PageMaker
  • Advanced Graphic Issues in PageMaker
  • Color Separation Issues in PageMaker
  • Troubleshooting in PageMaker
  • Mac to PC File Conversions in PageMaker
  • Creating Books in PageMaker
  • Exporting HTML & PDFt in PageMaker
  • Using Extensions in PageMaker
  • Special Characters in PageMaker
  • Creating Table of Contents in PageMaker
  • Working with lLayers in PageMaker
  • Printing Hints & Tips in PageMaker

Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level II Prerequisites

We recommend that you have the latest Adobe PageMaker software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at here.

Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level II Course Materials

You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official training guides and books for Adobe Systems.

This custom only Adobe PageMaker Training Class Level II is offered in New York City, Boston (Woburn), Philadelphia (Blue Bell), and London or at your location.

Call 800-851-9237 to register.

Regularly scheduled open enrollment QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training classes are available in New York, Boston, Chicago, Orlando, Philadelphia, and London, England. Custom and private QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training classes are available worldwide.

 

Private or custom QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker Training

AGI offers customized QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training at your office or at our locations. Whether you need introductory QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training or advanced QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training, our Certified Expert instructors are available for all of your QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training needs.

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  • Call AGI at 800 851 9237 or 781 376 6044 to talk with a representative about our QuarkXPress and Adobe Pagemaker training courses.

 

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