QuarkXpress ^TM
 

The software that sparked a revolution when released in 1987 is today relied upon by millions of users worldwide. From globally distributed newspapers and magazines, to corporate publications, books, catalogs, and advertisements — chances are most of the printed information you come across is designed and laid out in QuarkXpress™.

We offer courses from the beginner level to the advanced level. These courses can be taken individually or as part of our Desktop Certificate Programs in both the Introductory/Intermediate level or the Advanced level Certificate.

QuarkXpress 7.5
(18 HRS)

Fast.                   Simple.                  Robust.                    It's the industry standard

More people use QuarkXpress for creative design and page layout than any other software in the world. Period. Millions of users are now discovering the power of the new QuarkXpress 7.3, the most important QuarkXpress 7.3 upgrade ever.

All the bells and whistles QuarkXpress 7.3 boasts 160 new, innovative features. Take control of transparency with total independence. Create visually stunning graphics from within QuarkXpress 7.3 – no need to switch to another application. Use the revolutionary Composition Zones™ functionality to collaborate with multiple users anywhere in the world on the same layout at the same time. Optimize your production workflows with new Job Jackets™ technology. Work faster with a streamlined user interface and dynamic design tools. Believe the hype QuarkXpress users everywhere sound off about the new version. Check out what others are saying about the award-winning QuarkXpress 7.3.

This is the most significant upgrade to QuarkXpress ever. New features like transparency, full integration with Adobe® Photoshop® CS4 files, Composition Zones, and Job Jackets aim to revolutionize your design experience and production workflows.

 Features available only in QuarkXpress 7.3:

• Transparency
• Drop shadows
• Alpha masking
• Expanded image effects
• Composition Zones
• Job Jackets
• Versatile typography
• New synchronization options
• Split screen views
• Better layout management
• Superior palette controls (custom palette groupings)
• Easier access to special characters (Glyphs palette)
• Improved color management
• Expanded output options

QuarkXpress 7.5
(18 HRS)

Students will learn page layout and design while the most popular page layout and production tool used in print production. The class will go from basic- to intermediate-level skill development.  Students will participate in hands-on, learn-as-you-go courses that encourage individual expression.

(Note: Textbooks are furnished for student use in class, but are the property of the University of Scranton and must be surrendered at the completion of individual classes. Textbooks can be purchased from The University of Scranton Bookstore or retail booksellers.)