InDesign Mastery
Master professional layout design for print and digital publishing
Course Overview
Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard software for page layout and design, used to create magazines, brochures, books, interactive PDFs, and digital publications. This comprehensive course teaches you how to design professional layouts for both print and digital media.
Whether you're aspiring to become a publication designer, marketing specialist, or production artist, this course provides the essential skills you need.
Prerequisites
Basic computer skills recommended. Familiarity with design principles is helpful but not required.
What You'll Learn
Document Setup
Create properly formatted documents for print and digital use
Master Pages
Use master pages for consistent design across multiple pages
Typography Controls
Master paragraph and character styles for efficient formatting
Working with Images
Place, frame, and manage images effectively
Tables & Graphics
Create and format tables, and work with drawn graphics
Interactive PDFs
Create interactive documents with buttons, links, and forms
Long Documents
Manage books, tables of contents, and indexes
Print Production
Prepare files for professional printing with proper settings
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Getting Started with InDesign
2 hours- InDesign interface overview
- Creating new documents
- Understanding margins and columns
- Working with pages
- Basic navigation and zooming
Module 2: Master Pages & Structure
2.5 hours- Creating master pages
- Applying masters to pages
- Nested master pages
- Automatic page numbering
- Working with layers
Module 3: Typography Fundamentals
3 hours- Creating text frames
- Character formatting
- Paragraph formatting
- Working with fonts
- Text threading and overflow
Module 4: Styles & Efficiency
3 hours- Paragraph styles
- Character styles
- Object styles
- Table and cell styles
- Style inheritance and overrides
Module 5: Working with Images
2.5 hours- Placing images
- Image frames and fitting
- Text wrap
- Working with links
- Image effects and adjustments
Module 6: Tables & Graphics
2 hours- Creating tables
- Formatting tables
- Working with cells
- Drawing basic shapes
- Project 1: Create a brochure
Module 7: Interactive Documents
2.5 hours- Creating hyperlinks
- Adding buttons
- Interactive PDF features
- Exporting interactive PDFs
- Project 2: Interactive portfolio
Module 8: Long Documents & Print Production
3 hours- Creating a table of contents
- Working with books
- Indexes and cross-references
- Preflight and packaging
- Export for print
- Project 3: Complete magazine layout
Real-World Projects
Tri-Fold Brochure
Design a professional tri-fold brochure for a business
Interactive PDF Portfolio
Create an interactive portfolio with buttons and links
Magazine Layout
Design a complete 8-page magazine spread
David Kim
Adobe Certified Expert - InDesign
David is a former Creative Director at Condé Nast, where he worked on publications like Vogue and GQ. With over 15 years of experience in publication design, he brings real-world publishing expertise to the classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need design experience for this course?
No, the course covers everything from basics to advanced. However, familiarity with design principles will be helpful.
What version of InDesign do I need?
Any recent version of InDesign (CC 2018 or later) will work.
Is InDesign only for print design?
No, we cover both print and digital publishing, including interactive PDFs and digital magazines.
Will I learn to create ebooks?
Yes, the course includes modules on creating digital publications and EPUB export.
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