Adobe InDesign Course: Level 1
Adobe InDesign. Page design, layout, and publishing.
Master this powerful and flexible platform for creating graphically intensive layouts. Learn Adobe InDesign the smart way with Adobe InDesign courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
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Aims
This Adobe InDesign course will have you designing layouts for print and digital publishing using this popular publishing software package. You will be taken from the basics through to the skills necessary to create a variety of different print and digital material.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand how the application can be used and start working with it.
- Understand how to set up and create a new document.
- Work with and modify elements of a workspace.
- Understand basic navigation.
- Work with pages.
- Understand what layers are and how to work with them.
- Understand colour and how to use it.
- Work with graphics.
- Work with text.
- Ensure documents are ready to print.
- Use the Help menu and access online help resources.
Content
This Adobe InDesign training course covers the following topics:
Starting with Adobe InDesign
- Understanding the application
- Starting the application
- The Welcome Experience
- The Workspace
- Understanding Workspaces
- Opening An Existing Document
- Closing A Document
- Exiting
Setting Up a Document
- Understanding Document Presets
- Adjusting The Units Of Measure
- Creating A Document Preset
- Creating A New Document
- Using New Document Preview
- Saving A New Document
Working with a Workspace
- The Tools Panel
- Using Selection Tools
- Displaying and Hiding Rulers
- Working with Workspaces
- Creating a Custom Workspace
- Understanding Panels
- Displaying and Hiding Panels
- Floating and Docking Panels
- Working with the Status Bar
Navigating
- Understanding Screen Views
- Changing Screen Views
- Using The Hand And Zoom Tools
- Using Shortcut Menus
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- Working With Tabbed Documents
- Arranging Multiple Documents
Working With Pages
- Inserting Pages
- Navigating Pages
- Understanding Master Pages
- Creating Master Pages
- Creating Ruler Guides
- Locking, Unlocking and Clearing Guides
- Viewing and Hiding the Grid
- Adjusting Column Guides
- Setting Document Bleed and Slug
- Inserting Auto Page Numbering
- Applying a Master Page
- Deleting Pages
Layers
- Understanding Layers
- Creating a new Layer
- Naming Layers and Assigning Colours
- Assigning Objects to Layers
- Reordering Layers
- Hiding and viewing Layers
Working With Colour
- Understanding Colour
- Stroke and Fill
- Understanding the Colour Panel
- Applying a Fill Colour
- Applying a Stroke Colour
- Selecting Colours Using the Eyedropper
- Selecting Colours Using the Swatches Panel
- Adding Colours to the Swatches Panel
- Creating a Gradient
- Creating a Colour Group
- Creating a Colour Theme
- Removing Colour
Frames and Shapes
- Understanding Frames
- Creating Frames and Shapes
- Transforming Shapes
- Merging Shapes using Pathfinder
- Duplicating Objects
- Arranging Objects
- Aligning and Distributing Objects
- Grouping Objects
- Creating an Outline
- Placing Graphics in an Outline
Working With Graphics
- Understanding Graphic File Formats
- Placing Graphics in a Document
- Positioning Graphics within a Frame
- Fitting Graphics
- Understanding Linked Graphics
- Navigating the Links Panel
- Linking and Embedding Files
- Placing InLine Graphics
- Creating a Clipping Path
- Applying Text Wrap
- Creating a Caption
- Changing Display Performance
Working With Text
- Understanding Text
- Applying Type Style
- Changing Font Size and Leading
- Changing The Vertical Text Alignment
- Threading Text Frames
- Importing Text from Microsoft Word
- Adjusting Kerning
- Adjusting Tracking
- Editing Text In Place
- Editing Text With The Story Editor
Preparing for Printing
- Running Preflight Check
- Printing a Document
- Defining a Print Preset
- Understanding Ink Handling Terms
- Creating a Postscript File
- Exporting to PDF
- Soft Proofing
- Packaging a Document
Getting Help
- Understanding the Help Menu
- Using Help
- Searching for Online Help
Intended Audience
Assumes little or no knowledge of the software and is suitable for all individuals who wish to learn the basics of graphic production to create layouts for print media.
Delivery Style
This Adobe course is presented as a practical, instructor-led computer-based training course. You will have dedicated access to a computer, so you can follow instructor training and work through in-class activities.
Features
- Free repeat class - Conditions apply
- Free USB flash drive
- Expert trainer
- Dedicated computer for every student
- Small class size
- Student notes – yours to keep
- Statement of completion
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