Syllabus:

Principles and basics of print media, Designing layouts with vector and raster graphics using Adobe InDesign

Software for Hands-on:

• Adobe InDesign

This course offers the following modules:

 

Module 1:   Getting Started

• Introduction
• Quick Preview
• Getting Started with InDesign CS4
• Exploring the Workspace
• Toolbox
• Working with Documents
• Working with Panels
• Getting Help while you work

Module 2:  Creating and Viewing a Document

• Creating a New Document
• Creating a New Document from a Template
• Creating New Document Using Presets
• Setting up a Document
• Using the Zoom and Hand tools
• Working with Rulers
• Working with Guides
• Using Smart Guides
• Using Grids
• Working with the Info Panel
• Creating and Displaying Workspaces
• Changing the Display View
• Using Undo and Redo

Module 3: Managing Pages and Books

• Using the Pages Panel
• Inserting pages
• Navigating pages
• Deleting or Moving Pages
• Working with Page Spreads
• Creating Master pages
• Working with Master Pages
• Working with Page Number and Sections
• Working with Chapter Numbers
• Creating and Using Text Variables
• Creating a Book
• Managing Books
• Creating a Table of Contents
• Adjusting Layouts

Module 4: Managing Text

• Using the Type tool
• Adding Text to Frame
• Threading text
• Editing text
• Find/Change
• Glyphs and Special Characters
• Spell-checking and Language Dictionaries

Module 5: Formatting Text

• Formatting text
• Changing Fonts and Font Size
• Text Leading
• Kerning and tracking
• Formatting paragraphs
• Aligning text
• Tabs and indents
• Bullets and Numbering
• Text Composition

Module 6: Placing and working with Graphics 

• Placing Graphics
• Placing Multiple Graphics
• Using the Links Panel
• Embedding links
• Editing Original Graphics
• Setting Frame-fitting Options
• Setting compound paths
• Colorizing images
• Controlling Graphics Display Performance
• Displaying XMP Graphics Information

Module 7: Working with Objects 

• Creating a New Object
• Creating Lines ? Selecting objects
• Using Basic Strokes and Fills
• Using advanced strokes
• Using Transparency
• Adding Drop Shadows
• Applying Feathering
• Using Other Effects to Format Objects
• Using the Eyedropper tool Placing Graphics

Module 8: Managing and Transforming Objects

• Stacking objects
• Creating a New Layer
• Using Layers
• Nesting Objects
• Editing Frame and Path Shapes
• Understanding Corner Options
• Grouping and Locking Objects
• Aligning and Distributing
• Using Anchored Objects
• Transforming Objects
• Duplicating and Flipping Objects

 Module 9: Working with Points and Paths

• Drawing with the Pen Tool
• Selecting and Moving Points and Segments
• Converting Points
• Adding and Deleting Anchor Points
• Splitting Paths
• Using the Smooth tool
• Using the Pencil Tool
• Working with Pathfinder
• Joining and Closing Anchor Points
• Reshape Paths
• Creating a Compound Path

Module 10: Applying and Managing Color

• Working With Color Modes
• Applying Color
• Using the Eyedropper Tool
• Working with the Color Panel
• Working with Swatches
• Tints
• Gradients
• Mixing Inks
• Using Colors from Imported

Module 11: Working with Tables

• Creating a Table
• Selecting Rows and Columns
• Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns
• Formatting a Table
• Formatting Cells
• Adding Headers and Footers
• Applying Table Styles
• Placing Graphics in Cells
• Adding Microsoft Word and Excel Tables

 Module 12: Working with Styles

• Using the Styles Panels
• Applying Character Styles
• Applying Paragraph Styles
• Creating GREP Style
• Creating a Style Group
• Using Nested Styles
• Using Object Styles
• Creating Table and Cell styles
• Using Quick Apply

Module 13: Finalizing Documents

• Using Custom Dictionaries
• Finding and Changing Fonts
• Using Find and Change
• Searching for Text
• Searching using GREP
• Searching for Glyphs
• Searching for Objects
• Working with Hyphenation
• Keeping Lines together
• Changing Justification Options
• Changing Case
• Using the Story Editor
• Adding Footnotes
• Working with Notes

Module 14: Exporting a Document

• Exporting a Document
• Understanding Export File Formats
• Exporting as PDF File
• Exporting as an EPS
• Exporting as a Flash Movie
• Exporting as an XFL for Flash
• Exporting Cross-Media Files
• Exporting as a JPEG

Module 15: Printing and Outputting a Document

• Printing a Document
• Printing Presets
• Setting General and Setup Print Options
• Setting Marks and Bleed Options
• Setting Graphics Options
• Previewing Color Separation
• Setting Output options
• Setting trapping options
• Setting Advanced Options
• Setting color management options
• Creating a print Summary
• Printing spreads in a booklet
• Using Live Preflight
• Inserting File Information

Module 16: Setting Preferences

• Setting General Preferences
• Setting Interface Preferences
• Setting Type Preferences
• Setting Advanced Type Preferences
• Setting Composition Preferences
• Setting Units and increments Preferences
• Dictionary Preferences
• Spelling Preferences
• Note Preferences
• Black Preferences
• Story Editor Display Preferences
• File Handling Preferences
• Clipboard Handling Preferences
• Shortcut Keys
• Customizing Menus
• Customizing Plug-ins
• Customizing the Control Panel

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