InDesign is a powerful page layout publishing application. In this class, we cover adding/removing document pages and master pages, adding columns and guides, formatting text, placing text from a word-processor, adding photos and graphics, creating a newsletter, and preparing your document for output to an offset printer all while learning multiple shortcuts and techniques to speed up your work.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Creating a Basic Document
- Output Intent, Changing Measurement Defaults
Lesson 2: The InDesign Environment
- Panels, Tools, Workspaces, Interface
Lesson 3: Working with Frames
- Sizing, Re-Shaping, Coloring
Lesson 4: Zoom Features
- Tools, Menus, Keyboard Shortcuts
Lesson 5: Editing Text
- Using Typekit
- Changing Character Attributes
- Changing Character Features
Lesson 6: Understanding Pages
- Document Pages
- Master Pages
- Document Navigation
Lesson 7: Placing a Word File into our Document
- Text Frame Threading
- Separating Stories
- Story Editor
Lesson 8: Graphics and Images
Lesson 9: Page Layout
- Change Page Sizes
- Measuring Ruler Guides
Lesson 10: Create a Newsletter Project
Lesson 11: Finalizing a Document
- Output for Commercial Printing, Digital Publishing or Web
Note:
Effective July 1, 2020, all customers are required to wear a mask or face covering at all times while in our building, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Temperature checks may be conducted at the door, and people with a fever will be required to reschedule their visit