Adobe Indesign

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe InDesign, a professional desktop publishing software. Students will learn the basics of creating and designing layouts for print and digital media.

Content:

• Introduction to Adobe InDesign
• Overview of the interface and workspace
• Understanding document settings and preferences
• Creating, saving, and managing documents
• Working with Text and Typography
• Importing and formatting text
• Applying character and paragraph styles
• Working with fonts, type sizes, and spacing
•  Managing Layouts and Pages
• Setting up master pages for consistent design
• Adding, arranging, and deleting pages
• Creating multi-page documents and booklets
•  Placing and Arranging Graphics
• Importing images, illustrations, and logos
• Scaling, rotating, and positioning graphics
• Wrapping text around images
•  Creating and Formatting Tables
• Building and styling tables for data and layout
• Merging and splitting cells
• Formatting cell borders, fills, and typography
• Working with Color and Swatches
• Creating and managing color swatches
• Applying colors to text, shapes, and backgrounds
• Using gradients and tints for visual effects
• Adding and Formatting Shapes and Objects
• Drawing and modifying shapes
• Applying fills, strokes, and effects to objects
• Using the Pathfinder panel for shape operations
• Layers and Object Arrangement
• Organizing content with layers
• Arranging objects using stacking order, grouping, and alignment
• Using the Layers panel for efficient editing
• Interactive Documents and Hyperlinks
• Creating hyperlinks and interactive elements
• Adding buttons, forms, and navigation aids
• Exporting to interactive PDF and digital formats
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• Print Preparation and Export
• Understanding print settings and requirements
• Packaging documents for print production
• Exporting files for various print formats (PDF, EPS)
•  Creating eBooks and Digital Publications
• Designing layouts for digital devices
• Converting print documents to digital formats
• Optimizing content for eReaders and tablets
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• Final Projects and Capstone
• Applying Adobe InDesign concepts to create a final project
• Conducting a complete layout design project
• Final project presentation and evaluation
• Assessment:
• Class participation and engagement
• Hands-on exercises and layout projects
• Mid-term and final layout design projects
• Final project presentation and evaluation