Adobe InDesign

Results/ Outcome Expected (By the end of the course, you will be able to)

1 . Properly set up and structure documents, including importing and placing text, working with the Story Editor, and using frames for the placement of images and graphics.

2 . Format text using character and paragraph styles, and build color themes, including gradients.

3 . Create a brochure with a two-fold configuration that incorporates properly formatted text and graphics.

4 . Use swatches and styles to streamline a workflow and prepare documents for collaboration.

5 . Manage page elements, including flowing text between frames, using the Links panel to keep track of linked and embedded images, aligning and arranging objects, using layers to manage page content, and incorporating tables to organize data.

6 . Create a full-color catalog that features a design with clear visual hierarchy.

7 . Manage multiple pages with a variety of techniques, including master pages, content duplication using text linking and conveyor tools, and paragraph rules.

8 . Plan for alternate layouts using liquid and object rules.

9 . Produce an attractive cover and interior of a magazine for both print and tablet output.

10 . Develop an understanding of technical and aesthetic book design fundamentals for both print and ePubworkflows, including an automated table of contents.

11. Add interactivity to documents, including hyperlinks, videos, and navigation controls.

12 . Produce an interactive magazine and use the Digital Publishing Suite to export iPad-ready folios.

Course Objective (Students learn how to)

1. explore InDesign's application environment of menus, panels, tools and navigational cues.

2 . create, place and manipulate text

3 . create, place and manipulate graphic objects

4 . place and manipulate graphics

Certification:

ACTVET (Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training) approved certificate can be received by students (no additional cost has to be paid)