InDesign CC Introduction

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

• Place, Resize, Replace

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