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Find both general and specific desktop publishing information for designers and the general public. Explore definitions, tutorials, and FAQs,covering desktop publishing information and lessons on education, career, and software.
Defining Desktop Publishing:
To do desktop publishing first requires understanding what it is and how it is used.
Desktop Publishing Education Information:
Careers in desktop publishing that focus on the technical aspects of page layout and prepress and printing don't generally require a degree although it can enhance employability. On-the-job training and self-education often suffice. Learn desktop publishing information you need to know and how you can pursue a desktop publishing education.
Graphic Design Basics:
You don't need a degree in graphic design to do desktop publishing. But an understanding of the graphic design basics, including the elements and principles of graphic design, will help you do better work as a designer, publisher, and visual communicator. Explore these Graphic Design Basics for Desktop Publishing lessons.
Desktop Publishing Career Information:
Careers in desktop publishing may be as a freelance business owner, in-house employee of a graphic design firm, employee in the art/design department of a company in another industry, or in a print shop. General office personnel often also have jobs doing desktop publishing tasks.
Desktop Publishing Software Information:
Desktop publishing software is a tool for graphic designers and non-designers to create visual communications for professional or desktop printing.
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