This two-day course provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, and the production tips for page layout and design using InDesign.
Adobe InDesign CC software speaks the language of professional designers, delivering unparalleled creative freedom, productivity, and precision for designing superb pages. It works seamlessly with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, providing a single integrated design environment that doesn't interrupt your creative process.
This two-day course provides a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, and the production tips for page layout and design using InDesign. The course is an ideal combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.
Prerequisite: InDesign level I (or comparable experience)
Who should attend:
Producers, editors, assistant editors and motion graphics artists interested in learning beyond the basics of Adobe InDesign.
Adobe InDesign- Advanced – Course Outline – (2 Days)
Creating Tables
• Converting text to a table
• Changing rows and columns
• Formatting a table
• Creating a header row
• Adding graphics to table cells
• Creating and applying table and cell styles
Working with Transparency
• Importing and colorizing a grayscale image
• Applying transparency settings
• Adding transparency effects to imported vector and bitmap graphics
• Importing and adjusting Illustrator files that use transparency
• Applying transparency settings to text
• Working with effects
Printing and Exporting
• Preflighting files
• Packaging files
• Creating an Adobe PDF proof
• Previewing separations
• Previewing how transparency effects will be flattened
• Previewing the page
• Printing a laser or inkjet proof
• Using the Ink Manager
Creating Adobe PDF Files with Form Fields
• Adding form fields
• Exporting an interactive Adobe PDF file
• Accessibility
Creating and Exporting an ebook
• Getting started
• Completing the booklet
• Choosing the content of an ebook
• Adding metadata
• Exporting an EPUB file
Creating an iPad Publication
• Creating a new digital publication
• Adding interactive elements
Working with Long Documents
• Starting a book
• Creating a running footer
• Adding a footnote
• Adding a cross-reference
• Synchronizing a book
• Generating a table of contents
• Indexing a book
Note:
The curricula above comprises of activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes:
Once you have signed up for this class, please email [email protected] if you are signing up for personal improvement or for business and if the company will be paying for your tuition.
