Adobe InDesign 2022

InDesign is a layout software used for print and interactive media, and specialized in multi-page media.

In this course we will review InDesigns graphic creation capabilities, how to import graphics along and how to properly organize them for a project.We will walk through the elements and principles of design, typography to help inform our graphic design choices.

Finally, we will explore InDesign?s tools and use them to simulate real world applications, such as creating a business card, letterhead, portfolio and resume.

Why Use Adobe InDesign?

In today’s digital age, visual communication is an integral part of any business or industry. Adobe InDesign is a powerful desktop publishing software that has become the industry standard for designers and publishers alike. In this blog, we will explore the features and benefits of Adobe InDesign, as well as the job potential that comes with mastering this software.

Features of Adobe InDesign

1. Layout design tools – Adobe InDesign offers a wide range of layout design tools that allow users to create professional-looking documents, such as magazines, books, brochures, and flyers. These tools include master pages, grids, and guides that make it easy to create consistent layouts across multiple pages.

2. Typography – Adobe InDesign offers advanced typography tools that allow users to control every aspect of their text. Users can adjust fonts, spacing, and alignment, as well as add drop caps and other special effects to make their text stand out.

3. Integration with other Adobe software – Adobe InDesign integrates seamlessly with other Adobe software, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. This integration makes it easy to import graphics and images directly into InDesign and create visually stunning layouts.

4. Interactive documents – With Adobe InDesign, users can create interactive documents that include animations, videos, and other interactive elements. This makes it easy to create engaging digital content that can be shared across multiple platforms.

5. Customizable workspace – Adobe InDesign allows users to customize their workspace to suit their needs. Users can create custom workspaces that include their most-used tools and panels, making it easy to access everything they need with just a few clicks.

Benefits of Adobe InDesign

1. Time-saving – Adobe InDesign’s powerful layout design tools and customizable workspaces make it easy to create professional-looking documents quickly and efficiently. This saves users time and allows them to focus on other important tasks.

2. Cost-effective – Adobe InDesign is a cost-effective solution for businesses and individuals who need to create professional-looking documents but cannot afford to hire a designer. With InDesign, anyone can create high-quality layouts without the need for expensive design software or hiring a professional designer.

3. Increased productivity – Adobe InDesign’s intuitive interface and powerful layout design tools help users work more efficiently, which can increase productivity and reduce errors.

4. High-quality output – Adobe InDesign produces high-quality output that is suitable for both print and digital formats. This ensures that users’ documents look professional and are easy to read, regardless of the medium.

5. Collaborative – Adobe InDesign makes it easy for teams to collaborate on projects, even if they are in different locations. Multiple users can work on the same document simultaneously, and changes are updated in real-time, making it easy to stay on top of project deadlines.

Job potential with Adobe InDesign

1. Graphic designer – Graphic designers use Adobe InDesign to create layouts for print and digital media, such as brochures, flyers, magazines, and websites.

2. Publication designer – Publication designers use Adobe InDesign to create layouts for books, newspapers, and other publications.

3. Marketing coordinator – Marketing coordinators use Adobe InDesign to create marketing materials, such as flyers, brochures, and social media graphics.

4. Web designer – Web designers use Adobe InDesign to create mockups and wireframes for websites.

5. Art director – Art directors use Adobe InDesign to oversee the design of print and digital media, ensuring that they meet the company’s standards and brand guidelines.

6. UX designer – UX designers use Adobe InDesign to create wireframes and prototypes for digital products, such as websites and mobile apps.

7. Instructional designer – Instructional designers use Adobe InDesign to create instructional materials, such as training manuals and e-learning courses.

Conclusion

Adobe InDesign is a powerful desktop publishing software that offers a feature rich toolset enabling you, the designer, to create one of a kind projects to set you and your clients apart from the competition! 

Course Outline

Module 1 – Introduction To Adobe Indesign 2022

   1.1 Intro-InDesign

   1.2 What is InDesign

Module 2 – Getting Started With Adobe InDesign 2022

   2.1 Creating a New Document

   2.2 Importing Images and Understanding Links

   2.3 Embedding

   2.4 Navigating the Interface

   2.5 Manipulating Graphics

   2.6 Creating simple shapes

   2.7 Basic Tools

   2.8 Properties Panel

   2.9 Working with Layers

   2.10 Elements of Design

Module 3 – Understanding and Applying Colors

   3.1 Color Theory

   3.2 Color Swatches RGB vs Lab vs CMYK

   3.3 Understanding and Applying Gradients

Module 4 – Pages

   4.1 Pages Panel

   4.2 Parent Pages

Module 5 – Typography

   5.1 Typography

   5.2 Creating Text

   5.3 Character and Paragraph Formatting

   5.4 Character and Paragraph Styles

   5.5 Chaining Text Boxes Together

   5.6 OpenType

   5.7 Creating Outlines

   5.8 Working with Tables

Module 6 – Packaging and Exporting for Web and Print

   6.1 Preflight

   6.2 Packaging Your Document

   6.3 Exporting a PDF

   6.4 Exporting an Image Sequence

Module 7 – Principles of Design

   7.1 Principles of Design

Module 8 – Designing for Your Output

   8.1 Letterheads

   8.2 Business Cards

   8.3 Resume

   8.4 Brochures

   8.5 Types of Binding

   8.6 Impose

Module 9 – Advanced Techniques in InDesign

   9.1 Clipping Mask

   9.2 Step and Repeat

   9.3 GREP

   9.4 Layer Effects

   9.5 Page Tool

   9.6 Scripts

Module 10 – Interactivity in InDesign

   10.1 Interactivity

   10.2 Importing Media

   10.3 Using Multiple Pages in Interactivity

   10.4 Crating an Interactive Project

   10.5 Animation

   10.6 InDesign Conclusion

Your Training Instructor

Dana Corrigan

Animation Professor and Freelancer

Dana Corrigan is a 2D animation professor and freelance animator/illustrator whose work includes TV Pilots, E-Cards, Motion Graphics, animated short films, and developing pitch books and presentations for cartoon shows.  She has an MFA in Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design and has been teaching at the university level since 2011.

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