Desktop Publishing

Desktop publishing is an ideal career choice for people who enjoy working with information technology and getting creative with graphic design. Most often, desktop publishers work for newspapers, periodicals, books, and directories. They are responsible for laying out page content so that it is easy to read and pleasing to the eye.

To prepare for a career in desktop publishing, you need to take courses from a college, university, or vocational school. Consider an online degree program, which offers you the same high-quality training as other degree programs, on a convenient, flexible class schedule.

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In today's workplace computer skills are necessary to avoid being left behind. Many employers won't even consider an applicant who doesn't possess a basic knowledge of computer systems. The rise in usage of desktop publishing recently has revolutionized the printing industry. Today, more businesses are relying on desktop publishing to produce simple documents such as flyers, reports, and newsletters. In the past, these projects were sent to a print shop. Currently, more projects are completed in-house. The technology is here and employers need people who know how to use it.

About the Course

This course teaches you to produce documents in a professional and effective manner. You will learn to communicate your ideas to the reader. The skills taught in this course are basic design concepts and are taught in a way so they will not become obsolete as soon as the current software does. These skills will help you produce effective documents no matter what software you are using. You will be able to use these skills well into the future!

Allied's Desktop Publishing course is fully comprehensive and uses an "easy to understand" method of teaching. Allied always includes teaching materials of the highest quality. The course materials are the following:

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How to Get into Desktop Publishing
Opportunities in desktop publishing are best for those with a degree related to the field. You may choose to earn an associate's degree in applied science or a bachelor's degree in graphic arts, graphic communications, or graphic design. Students develop skills in typography, print media, packaging, branding and identity, Web site design, and motion graphics. They also learn how to convert text and graphics to Internet-ready language. The flexibility and affordability of online degrees provide you with a convenient way to get your education in desktop publishing.

Your Career as a Desktop Publisher
Printing and publishing costs characterize a large portion of a company's expenses, and desktop publishing reduces the time needed to complete a printing job. With growing technologies and many materials published on the Internet, desktop publishers are in high demand. In 2004, the top 10% of the salary range for desktop publishers was more than $52,000 a year.

Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Desktop Publishers"

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