How a document looks directly affects whether people read it. This Ottawa course teaches you to use Word's layout and formatting tools with intention -- producing documents that are not just readable but genuinely well-designed. Reports, proposals, internal documentation -- presentation matters more than most Ottawa professionals realize. Prerequisite: Solid foundation in MS Word.
Overview
This course introduces you to the basic principles of good design. You will learn techniques for creating attractive documents using text, graphics and other visual elements. During this course, participants will use Microsoft Word, but the design concepts apply to documents created in any software application.
Content
» Essential design concepts
» The design process
» Organizing text and graphics
» Font choice and other type options
» Working with space and lines
» Selecting and adding images
» Working with colour
» Working with various publications
» Using white space effectively
» Marketing material
» Common design problems
» Tips for outstanding design
Learning Outcomes
Participants should be able to use basic design and layout principles to create a range of attractive documents, like:
• resumes
• cover letters
• business letters
• reports
• proposals
• invoices
• certificates
• forms
