This program is designed for students who have foundational knowledge of Adobe InDesign and wish to deepen their expertise through the application of sophisticated features and contemporary collaboration technologies.
Participants will acquire knowledge in preparing publications for multiple output formats, executing sophisticated page layout procedures, implementing style systems, constructing intricate vector paths, and managing associated resources while developing interactive publications. The curriculum includes instruction on maintaining extensive documents and exporting InDesign projects into alternative formats with personalized print specifications.
Instructional Outline
Lesson 1: Preparing Publications for Multiple Output Channels
- Topic A: Constructing Alternate Layout Configurations
- Topic B: Incorporating External Content
Lesson 2: Handling Sophisticated Page Components
- Topic A: Building Recurring Design Elements
- Topic B: Modifying Text Presentation Systems
- Topic C: Introducing Transparency Effects
- Topic D: Positioning Objects and Storing Design Components
Lesson 3: Implementing and Organizing Formatting Systems
- Topic A: Transferring Formatting from Microsoft Word Files
- Topic B: Organization and Application of Styles
Lesson 4: Constructing Complex Vector Paths
- Topic A: Developing Bezier Curve Paths
- Topic B: Constructing Clipping Mask Paths
- Topic C: Creating Combined Shape Paths
Lesson 5: Coordinating Supporting Materials and Producing Interactive Publications
- Topic A: Integrating Supporting Files
- Topic B: Organizing Publication Divisions
- Topic C: Integrating Variable Text Fields
- Topic D: Building Clickable Interactive Elements
Lesson 6: Organizing Substantial Text Documents
- Topic A: Assembling Multiple Documents into a Book
- Topic B: Generating Automated Contents Listing
- Topic C: Establishing Web Links and Internal References
- Topic D: Creating Comprehensive Reference Indexes and Adding Endnotes
Lesson 7: Exporting InDesign Projects for Alternative Formats and Tailoring Print Specifications
- Topic A: Creating PDF Documents for Print Distribution
- Topic B: Generating Interactive PDF Publications
- Topic C: Preparing Files for Online Publication
- Topic D: Color System Management and Control
- Topic E: Evaluating Final Print Output Appearance
- Topic F: Constructing and Applying Print Configuration Presets
