Course Description
Mastering Adobe InDesign: From Beginner to Pro
Welcome to an immersive journey into the vibrant world of Adobe InDesign, a flagship software from the eminent Adobe Systems suite, the brainchild behind game-changers like Photoshop and Illustrator. While Photoshop perfects image manipulation and Illustrator dazzles with illustration capabilities, InDesign is your go-to maestro for crafting compelling posters, impactful brochures, engaging magazines, and even riveting books.
About the Course: Tailored for both the uninitiated and seasoned designers, this course seamlessly navigates you through the rich tapestry of features offered in Adobe InDesign. For those familiar with previous iterations of the software, our curriculum highlights the enhanced functionalities and tweaks that can optimize your design experience. On the other hand, newcomers will find solace in our methodical progression, starting from foundational concepts, gradually elevating to the software's intricate nuances.
Software Accessibility: While it's advantageous to have Adobe InDesign for a hands-on experience, it's not obligatory for course success. If you're keen on a tactile learning process but don't have the software, fret not! Adobe offers a complimentary 30-day trial, devoid of any financial obligations. Simply sign up or log in with your Adobe user ID, and you're set to dive into the world of design.
Dive into this curated experience and unleash your potential to create captivating layouts and designs with Adobe InDesign. Whether you're an aspiring designer, a budding publisher, or just a curious learner, let us guide you through every pixel and print of InDesign's vast capabilities.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the application of InDesign's latest features, such as Linked Content and Flexible Width Columns, to enhance digital design projects.
- Recognize and utilize core functionalities of Adobe InDesign to create and manage complex design layouts.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and configure new documents in InDesign by selecting appropriate settings for print, digital, or web-based projects.
- Recognize how to efficiently open and manage various document formats in InDesign to maintain original layout settings and creative vision.
- Define and demonstrate the function of Normal and Preview Modes in InDesign, enhancing the ability to toggle between detailed and simplified views.
- Employ and customize the Zoom tool in InDesign to achieve precision in design details, assessing document elements at magnification levels ranging from 5% to 4000%.
- Apply master pages in InDesign to maintain consistent design elements across multiple pages, enhancing document uniformity and professionalism.
- Define and utilize the Pages panel in InDesign to efficiently add, organize, and reorder document pages, ensuring seamless navigation and structure.
- Apply advanced typography techniques in InDesign, such as using the Type on a Path tool and integrating special characters to enhance design creativity and readability.
- Demonstrate the ability to create and manipulate text frames within Adobe InDesign to achieve organized and visually appealing layouts.
- Define and demonstrate the process of placing graphics using the 'File'-'Place' option in Adobe InDesign to integrate images creatively into a document
- Explain and utilize the Links Panel to manage and update linked graphics from the source effectively in Adobe InDesign projects
- Define 'unassigned frames' and their role in enhancing creativity by styling with fill and stroke colors.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
| Assessment | Points |
|---|---|
| Introduce Yourself | 2 points |
| Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS6 | 10 points |
| Lesson 2: Creating and Viewing Documents | 10 points |
| Lesson 3: Understanding Your Workspace | 10 points |
| Lesson 4: Pages | 10 points |
| Lesson 5: Working with Type | 10 points |
| Lesson 6: Working with Graphics | 10 points |
| Lesson 7: Formatting Objects | 10 points |
| Lesson 8: Working with Color | 8 points |
| Lesson 9: Points and Paths | 10 points |
| Lesson 10: Managing and Transforming Objects | 10 points |
| Lesson 11: Character and Paragraph Formatting | 10 points |
| Lesson 12: Using Styles | 10 points |
| Lesson 13: Tables | 10 points |
| Lesson 14: Long and Interactive Documents | 10 points |
| Lesson 15: Packaging and Printing | 9 points |
| The Final Exam | 70 points |
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