Learning CorelDRAW

Course details

Dive into the core skills needed to effectively use CorelDRAW for your design projects. Starting with an introduction to the software, instructor Roger Wambold explores the various ways to create and open documents and how to set up your workspace for maximum efficiency. Learn to manipulate vector objects with powerful tools like the Pick Tool and Shape Tool. Explore text handling, from font installation to working with both artistic and paragraph text. Discover how to work with bitmaps, convert low-quality images into high-quality vectors, and apply powerful effects to your designs. Plus, find out how to customize your workspace, create shortcuts, and use automation tools that simplify repetitive tasks.

Learning objectives
Explore the tools and workspaces that best suit your design needs.
Manipulate vector objects using the Pick Tool and Shape Tool for precise design work.
Apply text formatting techniques and install fonts to enhance your designs.
Convert raster images to vector graphics and apply effects to improve image quality.
Automate repetitive tasks and simplify processes to boost productivity.
Customize your CorelDRAW workspace and create shortcuts to streamline your design process.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Get the most out of CorelDRAW

1. The Welcome Screen

02 - Getting started
03 - Using one of the workspaces
04 - The store

2. The Interface

05 - Exploring the drop-down menus
06 - Examining the toolbars
07 - Discovering the toolbox
08 - Understanding dockers (inspectors)

3. Getting Started

09 - Setting up the page
10 - Starting with a template
11 - Navigating a multi-page document
12 - Master layers and page numbering
13 - Grids, rulers and guides
14 - Understanding file formats
15 - Multipage export

4. The Toolbox

16 - Using the Pick tool
17 - Exploring the Shaping Edit flyout
18 - Exploring the Crop tool flyout
19 - Using the Zoom and Pan tools
20 - Exploring the Curve flyout
21 - Drawing tools
22 - Painterly brushes
23 - Creating basic shapes
24 - Outlines and corner control
25 - The Effect toolbar
26 - Other interactive tools

5. Working with Fonts

27 - Understanding and installing fonts
28 - Corel Font Manager
29 - Types of text
30 - Challenge - Create a font collection and export the database
31 - Solution - Create a font collection and export the database

6. Working with Objects

32 - Shaping commands
33 - Alignment commands
34 - Copying vs. duplicate and paste special
35 - The three shadows
36 - Challenge - Create a lighthouse logo
37 - Solution - Create a lighthouse logo

7. Working with Bitmaps

38 - Importing bitmaps
39 - Cropping, resizing and rotating bitmaps
40 - Removing backgrounds from bitmaps
41 - AI-powered PowerTRACE
42 - Bitmap effects
43 - Image Adjustment Lab

8. Useful Tools

44 - Working with PowerCLIPs
45 - Using find and replace
46 - Having the right assets
47 - Publishing to PDF
48 - Learning all about Object Styles
49 - Challenge - Create a business card
50 - Solution - Create a business card

9. Workflow Automation

51 - Examining macros
52 - Calendar
53 - Pointillizer
54 - Objects on a path
55 - File converter
56 - Borders and grommets

10. Understanding Color

57 - Color theory
58 - Discovering color palettes
59 - Creating a color palette
60 - Getting started with color management

11. Printing

61 - Discovering the Print dialog tabs
62 - Working with Print Merge
63 - Challenge - Using Print Merge
64 - Solution - Using Print Merge

12. Workspace Customization

65 - Creating keyboard shortcuts
66 - Creating a custom toolbar
67 - Changing the appearance
68 - Setting default properties
69 - Exporting and sharing workspaces
70 - Resetting all default properties
71 - Challenge - Customize and export your workspace
72 - Solution - Customize and export your workspace

13. CorelDRAW Web Version

73 - What is CorelDRAW Web

Conclusion

74 - Next steps