IBAT - Diploma in Desktop Publishing Course (FETAC Comp. Award L6)

Duration: 14 wk (PT) - Starting: 16th Sept - Fee: €1200 - Course Code: DIPDTP1F - Award: IBAT
More Info: An early booking discount of 50 euros is available. This offer is available on a limited number of places and will expire on or before the 31st July.

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Are you looking for the chance to enter the area of Graphic design or the Publishing Industry?  We have the course for you.
  • Are you looking to bring your skills up to industry level standards in the area of graphics and design?
  • Are you looking to gain skills in the use of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat?
  • Are you looking for an additional skill to aid you in your marketing career?
  • Do you want the kind of knowledge that would be an important asset in the printing and publishing setors?
  • Take advantage of our Small Class sizes ensuring individual attention
  • Make use of our Friendly and Practical Student supports

About the course

course explain

The IBAT Diploma in Desktop Publishing has been specifically designed to teach participants how to use all the main Desktop Publishing Applications. It is open to both new and existing professionals within the Desktop Publishing and Design industries. The course provides students with the skills and competencies required for effective work practices in this sector and will bring students up to industry level standards in the area of graphics and design. The course consists of four modules which covers four main application programs: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat. These are the industry standard programs used for Desktop Publishing.

The course also covers many important aspects of the DTP industry in general. There is a strong emphasis on the importance of a clear understanding of the print industry so that the learners not only know how to use the applications but also fully understand how to send the files to print. The course also examines the design, colour and layout of documents/images for print

What are my career prospects

This course is ideal for those who want to work as Graphic designers or in the Publishing Industry. It is very useful for anyone who works in Marketing and is involved in the preparation of marketing materials.

 

Modules
Adobe In-Design
Adobe Illustator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Acrobat

 

Am I eligible for the course?

This course is focused on delivering a range of DTP skills to an audience of beginner to advanced DTP Designers. The target group are Designers and Publishers who have good computer skills and some knowledge of the print industry. The course is also open to those completely new to the industry, good computer skills are a prerequisite.

Who accredits this course?

This course is certified by the IBAT College and FETAC. On successful completion of this programme you will receive an IBAT Diploma in Desk Top Publishing and a FETAC Level 6 Component Award in Desk Top Publishing.

FETAC is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland, the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training institutions, in the work place and in the community.

How long is the course?

The course is 1 evening a week over 14 weeks.


View Student Feedback: View Student Feedback from students who completed the IBAT - Diploma in Desktop Publishing Course (FETAC Comp. Award L6)

Ann Martin - Diploma in Desktop Publishing

"I am currently studying for a Diploma in Desktop Publishing at IBAT College and finding the course very rewarding and enjoyable. My tutor makes learning easy and fun with interesting exercises to do both in class and at home. The staff are friendly and there are some great facilities available to students."

View the Lecturer Profile: View the Lecturer Profile for the IBAT - Diploma in Desktop Publishing Course (FETAC Comp. Award L6)
Morgan Campbell - Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer
Morgan has worked in the print and design industry for more than five years. He spent several years working in desk top publishing and graphic design departments in Ireland before travelling to the UK. During this time he worked on numerous high profile marketing campaigns and won several design and marketing awards. In 2007 he returned from England to complete a master’s degree in marketing and oversee the running of his own design and marketing enterprise.
Morgan Campbell Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer
View Sample Notes: View sample notes from the IBAT - Diploma in Desktop Publishing Course (FETAC Comp. Award L6)

What is the course fee?

The course fees are €1200.

How can I make savings on the course fee?

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

What do I get for my fee?

What other benefits do I get for with this course?

Because IBAT College is eligable to use the Adobe Education Store, Students can save up to 80% off the full commerical price of Adobe Software. You will not find a cheaper price for fully licensed Adobe Software anywhere else. All the adobe software are the full versions with all the features.

 

Adobe Software Description Student Price Commercial Price
Create Suite 4 Design Premium Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Premium software is the ultimate toolkit for crafting precise page layouts, creating stunning images and graphics, developing eye-catching web pages and rich interactive experiences Design Premium combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, and Acrobat® 9 Pro with additional tools and services € 299 ex VAT € 1,730.00 ex VAT
Adobe Acrobat Pro Communicate and collaborate more effectively and securely with Adobe® Acrobat® 9 Pro software. Unify a wide range of content into a single, organized PDF Portfolio. Collaborate through electronic document reviews. Create and manage dynamic forms. And help protect sensitive information. € 189 ex VAT € 559.00 ex VAT
Create Suite 4 Design Master Leverage the power of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Master Collection software, a comprehensive cross-media creative environment for designing print, interactive, web, film, video, and mobile content. Design freely with images, vectors, video, and sound, moving easily from page to screen. Master Collection integrates new versions of your favorite Adobe software to keep your creative world growing at the pace of your imagination. Master Collection combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Acrobat® 9 Pro, Flash® CS4 Professional, Dreamweaver® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, Contribute® CS4, After Effects® CS4, Adobe Premiere® Pro CS4, Soundbooth® CS4, Adobe OnLocation™ CS4, and Encore® CS4 with additional tools and services. € 499 ex VAT € 2,727.00 ex VAT
Photoshop CS4 Extended Get all the features in Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 software — and much more. Whether you work in design, motion graphics, architecture, education, engineering, medicine, or scientific research, Photoshop CS4 Extended is the software for you. Paint directly on 3D models and access all the power of Photoshop for 3D editing and compositing. Experiment freely with nondestructive image adjustments. Composite images, text, and graphics. Work at peak efficiency in a streamlined and flexible interface. Edit motion graphics over multiple frames of imported video layers. And for accurate image analysis and visualization, take advantage of precise measurement, counting, and logging tools. € 169 ex VAT € 349.00 ex VAT
Create Suite 4 Web Premium Tackle websites, applications, user interfaces, and other digital experiences with complete confidence in the power of Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Premium software. From world-class image editing prowess to sophisticated code-handling capabilities to multiplatform deployment options, Web Premium is the comprehensive solution for the professional web designer and developer. Web Premium combines Adobe Dreamweaver® CS4, Flash® CS4 Professional, Photoshop® CS4 Extended, Illustrator® CS4, Fireworks® CS4, Acrobat® 9 Pro, Soundbooth® CS4, and Contribute® CS4 with additional tools and services. € 249 ex VAT € 1,655.00 ex VAT
Creative Suite 4 Web Standard Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Web Standard software offers essential tools to design, develop, and maintain websites, interactive experiences, and mobile content. € 199 ex VAT €1,204.95 ex VAT
Creative Suite 4 Design Standard Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 Design Standard software is the essential toolkit for print design and production. Boost productivity with exciting new tools that enable the creation of eye-catching digital images and vector graphics, sophisticated page layout, and efficient prepress and production. Work confidently within this tightly integrated creative environment to deliver exceptional print results. Design Standard combines Adobe InDesign® CS4, Photoshop® CS4, Illustrator® CS4, and Acrobat® 9 Pro with additional tools and services. € 199 ex VAT € 449.00 ex VAT
Photoshop Light Room 2 Import, manage, process, and showcase your photographs — from one shot to an entire shoot — with Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 2 software. Master your workflow with powerful sorting, selecting, and organizing tools. Target specific areas of your photos for precise adjustments, or enhance overall color, exposure, and tonal range nondestructively on more than 190 camera raw file formats, as well as JPEG, TIFF, and PSD. Then present your images in dynamic slide shows and interactive web galleries, or use flexible templates to create prints. € 99 ex VAT € 249.00 ex VAT

 

I would like to apply what should I do?

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact Grainne Hurley our admissions specialist for IT courses on 01 870 5055, to register or to set up a meeting to discuss the course further. You can also email us at enquiry@ibat.ie. If you are satisfied with all the information that you have seen, you also can register online now for this course by clicking the 'Pay fees online' link at the top of this page. This will secure your place on the course and save you time. Please feel free to visit the college anytime and our course content experts will be more then willing to discuss any queries you may have. We look forward to seeing you.

 

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