Adobe InDesign

This course provides an introduction to the functions and capabilities of Adobe InDesign. Students are guided in establishing a professional workflow to design documents for print and digital distribution.

Learn how to manipulate type and image and create multi-page documents through the use of styles, grids, and templates. Gain the skills and confidence to prepare your documents for print and communicate effectively with vendors.

Combine these skills to design and professionally print a short book, gaining real-world experience translating ideas from screen to printed object. Students must have a subscription to Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud (CC). In addition, for in-person sections: Students must bring a laptop to every class meeting.

What You Can Learn:

• Familiarize yourself with Adobe InDesign's features and gain a practical understanding of its usage for print and digital media
• Learn and practice inserting and sizing graphics, adding text, creating interactive forms, and preparing your work for a commercial printer
• Successfully create various documents such as brochures, magazines, books, zines, brand identity, annual reports, print advertisements, promotions, and catalogs