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Desktop Publishing (SEG Award – Level 1 Certificate)

  • Ages: 18+
  • Term: Spring
  • Length: 20 weeks

Overview

This 20-week course gives you the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of desktop publishing and unleash your inner design potential.

To book your place today, simply click the 'Book Now' button to be taken to AUB's secure online store, where you can complete your booking. You can also sign up to our newsletter for short course updates.

What you need to know

Spring term 2025

Thursday 6 February – 10 April 2025 (10 Thursdays, 18.00-21.00)

Saturday 29 March 2025 (09.00-16.00)

Continuation in summer term 2025

Thursday 17 April – 19 June 2025 (10 Thursdays, 18.00-21.00)

Saturday 31 May 2025 (09.00-16.00)

It’s not possible to enrol on this course part-way through. You’ll need to attend from the start date in February

You’ll be expected to complete projects, exercises, and research outside of your sessions at AUB. You’ll be provided with more details about timelines and project submission deadlines at the start of the course.

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

Beginners or anyone with some experience who want to refresh or develop their skills further.

Experience or qualifications required

None – this is an introductory course. We have no formal academic entry requirements for our short courses. However, it will be beneficial if you’ve already completed one of our short courses or possess some art experience.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£839

Deposit

You can choose to secure your place with a deposit of £400 and pay the remainder of your fees in one further instalment of £439. Simply, choose this option when booking your place online. The total balance of your course fee is payable by 1 October 2024. See our T&Cs (below) for further details.

Any additional costs

You'll need to provide basic study materials for this course. This'll incur an additional cost if you need to purchase it for the course. See the 'What to bring to class' section below for full details.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee. Your SEG registration fee is also covered by your fee.

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Please read our Terms and Conditions carefully before booking onto our Evening and Weekend courses.

About this course

This 20-week Skills Education Group (SEG) Level 1 accredited qualification will encourage you to develop your design skills in relation to desktop publishing and become a dynamic visual communicator.

Having a Level 1 qualification will prepare you for further learning, give you the skills to progress in your current job, or equip you with new skills needed to change your career path.

Your tutor, Eleni Dimitriou, will expertly guide you to explore the world of desktop publishing, where you’ll be introduced to core design skills by working across a series of exciting projects.

As you progress through the course, you’ll develop your artistic and design abilities, learnspecialist techniques, and unearth your creative flair. Along the way you’ll build a personal portfolio to showcase your newfound technical skills that reflect and demonstrate your creative potential.

Throughout the course you’ll undertake a series of projects using a range of different resources and computer applications, including Adobe InDesign. You’ll have numerous opportunities to experiment with a range of different creative styles and techniques and design elements such as identity, digital and print media for advertising, commercial, and branding. 

  • Basic media and materials handling practice
  • Planning and preparation including research methods
  • Working to a brief
  • Developing skills and creativity using a variety of media, computer applications and techniques
  • Starting with Adobe InDesign
  • Setting up and arranging documents
  • Working with pages
  • Navigating InDesign CC
  • Working with a workspace
  • Working with text
  • Paragraph formatting
  • Working with graphics
  • Layers
  • Working with colour, frames, and shapes
  • Formatting objects
  • Working with styles and tables
  • Alternate layouts
  • Long document preparation
  • Preparing for web and print outputs

At the end of the course you'll:

  • Be prepared and confident in taking the next step in your creative journey, including pursuing further academic studies
  • Possess improved artistic skills, including both essential and progressive techniques
  • Have a sound understanding of the importance of appropriate planning and preparation, including research methods
  • Be able to work to a set brief and develop suitable ideas and bodies of work in responsewithin desktop publishing
  • Possess an enhanced ability to visually communicate your ideas and develop your visual voice
  • Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
  • Have boosted creativity and imagination
  • Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course
  • You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at shortcourses@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed

Will I be assessed?

Yes, if you complete this 20-week programme and meet the necessary ongoing assessment criteria set by Skills Education Group (SEG) you’ll be awarded an accredited Level 1 Skills Education Group certificate.

The final assessment of work submitted for moderation will be graded by SEG as either pass or fail. Assessment can include practical tasks, assignments, presentations, and portfolio reviews. In the Saturday sessions you’ll meet individually with your tutor to discuss your progress.

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Meet your tutor

Eleni Dimitriou

Eleni Dimitriou is a Graphic Designer based in Bournemouth. She has studied Graphic Arts at UWCN and she has a MA in Interactive Media.

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