Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: The student must have basic PC skills such as basic , understanding of the computer’s operating system, launching applications, creating, editing and saving files, copying files from CDs and other media.

Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• explore the various elements of the application interface.
• create graphical objects.
• format objects.
• manipulate text.
• enhance a drawing.
• manage styles, templates, and symbols.
• work with advanced printing options.

Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with CorelDRAW X3
Topic 1A: Explore the CorelDRAW X3 Interface
Topic 1B: Customize the Command Bars
Topic 1C: Manage Workspaces
Topic 1D: Obtain Help

Lesson 2: Creating Graphical Objects
Topic 2A: Set Up the Drawing Page
Topic 2B: Draw Shapes
Topic 2C: Draw Lines
Topic 2D: Add Text to Objects

Lesson 3: Formatting Objects
Topic 3A: Work with Fills
Topic 3B: Modify Outlines
Topic 3C: Work with Drop Shadows
Topic 3D: Transform Objects

Lesson 4: Manipulating Text
Topic 4A: Format Artistic Text
Topic 4B: Fit Text to a Path
Topic 4C: Create Paragraph Text
Topic 4D: Wrap Paragraph Text
Topic 4E: Modify OCR Text
Topic 4F: Insert Special Characters

Lesson 5: Enhancing the Drawing
Topic 5A: Modify Objects
Topic 5B: Add Graphics
Topic 5C: Add Clipart
Topic 5D: Spray Objects

Lesson 6: Managing Styles, Templates, and Symbols
Topic 6A: Work with a Text Style
Topic 6B: Work with Templates
Topic 6C: Create Symbols

Lesson 7: Working with Advanced Printing Options
Topic 7A: Edit a Print Style
Topic 7B: Merge Text with Drawing