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Corel Draw v12

CorelDraw v12 Level 1

Course start date:13-Nov-2008
Duration:2 days
Price: $770.00 Inc GST

Overview

This course is designed for students with little or no experience using CorelDRAW 12. Students will use their knowledge of graphical design in conjunction with the basic features of CorelDRAW to create engaging and dynamic drawings.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of the computer operating system you are using is recommended.

Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction
  • What is CorelDRAW 12
  • Course Objectives
  • How to Use the Manual
  • How to Install the Exercise Files
Lesson 2: Getting Started
  • Exploring the CorelDRAW Screen
  • Getting Assistance
  • File Management
  • Setting Up the Page
Lesson 3: Moving Around and Viewing Drawings
  • Moving Around the Current Page
  • Viewing Modes
  • Inserting and Deleting Pages
  • Changing Pages
Lesson 4: Selecting & Manipulating Objects
  • Selecting and Deselecting Objects
  • Moving Objects
  • Copying and Deleting Objects
  • Deleting Objects
  • Sizing Objects
Lesson 5: Drawing and Shaping Objects
  • Drawing and Shaping Tools
  • Using the Freehand Tool
  • Drawing Lines and Polylines
  • Drawing Freehand Polygons
  • Drawing Perfect Shapes
  • Reshaping Lines and Polylines
  • Drawing Curves
  • Reshaping Curves
  • Drawing Rectangles
  • Drawing Circles
Lesson 6: Arranging Objects
  • Arranging Objects
  • Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
  • Using Guidelines
  • Using Snap To
  • Aligning Objects
Lesson 7: Working with Text
  • The Text Tool
  • Creating Artistic Text
  • Editing Text Formatting Text
  • Setting Text Options
  • Creating Paragraph Text
  • Choosing Paragraph Options
  • Setting Indents Using the Ruler
  • Importing Text
  • Using the Spell Checker
Lesson 8: Outlining & Filling Objects
  • The Outline Tool
  • Choosing Outline Thicknesses
  • Choosing Outline Colours
  • Using Fill Tool
  • Copying Attributes
  • Setting Outline and Fill Defaults
Lesson 9: Using Symbols and Clipart
  • Inserting Text Symbols
  • Adding Clipart
  • Modifying Clipart
  • Using the Scrapbook to Search for Clipart
Lesson 10: Transforming Objects
  • Mirroring Objects
  • Rotating and Skewing Objects
  • Using Transform Docker
Lesson 11: Special Effects
  • Fitting Text to a Path
  • Drawing With the Artistic Media Tool
  • Shaping an Object with an Envelope
  • Extruding an Object
  • Blending Two Objects
  • Using the Lens Effect
  • Adding Perspectives
  • Using PowerClips
  • Applying Contours
  • Applying Drop Shadows
Lesson 12: Exporting Drawings
  • Exporting to Graphic Formats
  • Copy and Pasting Into Other Applications
Lesson 13: Printing
  • Print Options
  • Print Previewing
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CorelDraw v12 Level 2

Dates for next course:Call 02 4969-0690 for the next course date
Duration:2 days
Price: $770.00 Inc GST

Overview

Students will use their knowledge of the basic features of CorelDRAW, in conjunction with new, more advanced techniques, to create even more engaging and dynamic drawings.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed CorelDraw 12 Level 1 or have equivalent skills and knowledge.

Course Outline
Lesson 1: Introduction
  • Course Objectives
  • How to Use the Manual
  • How to Install the Exercise Files
  • CorelDRAW Screen Elements
Lesson 2: Customising Options
  • Using Multiple Workspaces
  • Customisng the Toolbars
  • Using Shortcuts
  • Saving Defaults
  • Setting File Backups
Lesson 3: Working With Paragraph Text
  • Implementing Colour Management
  • Creating Custom Colour Palettes
  • Choosing a Colour Using Colour Harmonies
  • Applying Colours Using the Colour Docker
  • Automatically Creating Colour Styles
Lesson 4: Working With Paragraph Text
  • Importing and Sizing Paragraph Text
  • Flowing Text Between Frames
  • Formatting Paragraph Frames
  • Wrapping Paragraph Text Around Objects
  • Applying Drop Caps
  • Typing Text Into Objects
Lesson 5: Special Text Effects
  • Converting Text to Curves
  • Creating Blended Text Shadows
  • Special Text Effects
  • Jumpy Text
  • Neon Text
  • Glowing Text
  • Chrome Text
  • Bevel Text
  • Creating Enveloped Text
Lesson 6: Special Page Layouts
  • Creating a Greeting Card
  • Print Previewing the Layout
  • Creating Labels
Lesson 7: Arranging Objects
  • Arranging Objects
  • Group and Child Objects
  • Combining and Breaking Objects
  • Welding Objects
  • Using Intersection
  • Using Trim
Lesson 8: Using Layers
  • About Layers
  • Editing Layers
  • Setting Up a Master Layer
  • Moving, Copying, and Locking Layers
  • Reordering Layers
  • Using the Object Manager
Lesson 9: Using Styles and Templates
  • About Styles and Templates
  • Creating a Style
  • Applying a Style
  • Copying Properties
Lesson 10: Special Effects
  • Using Interactive Fills
  • Applying Distortions
  • Using Interactive Transparencies
  • Applying Mesh Fills
Lesson 11: Custom Creation Tools
  • Creating Custom Patterns
  • Using Library Symbols
Lesson 12: Working With Bitmaps
  • What is a Bitmap
  • Importing Bitmap Options
  • Adjusting Colour
  • Hiding Certain Colours in a Bitmap
  • Applying Special Bitmap Effects
  • Creating Web Images
  • Advanced GIF Options
Lesson 13: Using Corel Trace
  • Types of Graphic Formats
  • About Corel Trace
  • Tracing Images
  • Importing Traced Files into CorelDRAW
  • Special Trace Effects
Lesson 14: Using Corel R.A.V.E.
  • About Corel RAVE
  • Playing sample RAVE animations
  • Performing the five steps necessary to create RAVE animations
  • Working with the Timeline Docker
  • Tweening objects to create animation
  • Exporting to Macromedia Flash format
  • Publishing to the web Create web rollovers
  • Inserting hyperlinks
  • Creating sprites and adding behaviours
  • Creating interactive movies
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