Introduction to computers, Hardware and software – Applications of computers – Input devices – Output devices – Storage media – Types of software , Operating Systems – Introduction to DOS – DOS commands and tools – MS-Windows – Using the Desktop – Setup using Control Panel – Windows accessories – Files & Folder Management Introduction to Internet – Browsers – sending and receiving e-mail – file downloading and uploading

History of printing – types of printing - Desktop publishing: Introduction – Merits & Demerits – DTP and Traditional composing – cost & estimation of DTP Unit – Word Processing using MS-Word: Basics – text formatting – setting header and footer – tables, borders and shading –Special effects and image insertion.

Typography – Managing Fonts – Measurement types for fonts, pages, lines – Proof reading – Page setup – House styles – Page Maker case study - Page Composing - different composing methods and processes – composing machines – Output devices – Qwark Express case study

Graphic Reproduction – Setting tones, shadowing, highlight, contrast for images - Scanning principles – Types of scanners and their use – Setting resolution – Page design – Color types – Color selection - Preparation of graphics – Book preparation – Seminar presentation – Imposition techniques

Printing – Types of printers – Different types of file formats – ICC based color management – Preparation of Project work – Binding techniques – CorelDraw Case Study