1 day. This is an essential introduction to desktop publishing and graphics software featuring Adobe InDesign 2021. This is a class where you get answers to all your questions on what you need to know to accomplish a graphic design or publishing project.
If you have little or no experience with desktop publishing or graphics applications or operating computers, we highly recommend this class.
- Getting familiar with the layout software environment
- Organizing your main tools and docked panels
- Organizing content onto Layers and why we do it
- Using shape drawing tools for text and graphics
- The purpose of Master pages for things that repeat
- Placing and arranging text and graphics on a page
- Principles that make good-looking layout and typesetting
- Editing objects using the Control panel or the docked panels
- The CMYK printing process explained
- The RGB screen/device publishing process explained
- How to export your design for print or screen devices
- When to use InDesign versus Illustrator vs Photoshop
- Terminology and history are explained
- Keyboard shortcuts that speed up your project
- Resources that speed up your learning and experience
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Testimonials
Charlie Boles
OpMed Dept
I just wanted to say that your InDesign and Illustrator classes were great and extremely helpful. My only problem is I almost feel like I have to … read more
Tatum Birdsall
IBEW
Thank you! I've already shared some of your tips from class with my colleague! Everyone is amazed how easy it is to draw basic 3D shapes in … read more
Lindsay Dean
Prepress Dept, Copy General Corp.
Sweet! Thanks again! (Uttered after being given guidance on creating a PDF with bleeds on all sides)
