Learn the fundamentals of InDesign, including page layout, typography, and image manipulation, in this accelerated class. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this class will give you a solid foundation in InDesign.
Overview
Syllabus
Section 1
Letter Creation
- Setting Preferences
- The Control Panel
- Text Frames
- Basic Text Attributes
- Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
Large Type Letter
- More Text Attributes
More Text Styling
- Baseline Shift
- Small Caps
- Line Tool
- Making Proper Fractions
Magazine Ad
- Setting Up a Document Bleed
- Placing Images
- Combining Text and Images
- White Type on a Black Background
Advanced Word Processing/Formatting
- Paragraph Spacing
- Tabs
Section 2
Kerning/Tracking
- Optical vs. Metric Kerning
- Kerning vs. Tracking
- Manual Kerning
2–Page Magazine Ad
- Facing Pages
- Color Swatches
- Defining Colors
Sporktown Brochure
- Placing Text, Photos, & Illustrations
- Gradient Swatches
- Drop Shadows
- Alignment
- Text Wrap
Outputting Files
- Exporting PDFs
- Packaging Files to send to a printer
Taught by
Eugenio Solis de Ovando and Dan Rodney
