Online Class: Adobe InDesign 101

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15

Lessons
31

Exams &
Assignments
10

Hours
average time
1.0

CEUs
1,487

Students
have taken this course

Course Description

Adobe InDesign is a software program created by Adobe Systems, the same company that creates Photoshop, Illustrator, and a number of other programs. Whereas Photoshop is used for image editing and Illustrator is used for drawing, InDesign is used to create things such as posters, brochures, flyers, magazines, newspapers, and even books. InDesign is a program that is commonly used by graphic designers and people in production; however, it's also used by writers, publishers, and others who want to create their own material. Adobe InDesign makes this easy. You don't have to be a professional designer to use this program.

About This Course

This course was designed to teach you what you need to know to use Adobe InDesign 6. If you've used prior versions before, this course will show you how to navigate the newest release and use the updated features. However, if you've never used InDesign before, this course will start out with the very basics and work its way into the advanced features so, that by the time you're finished, you will be able to proficiently use InDesign to create your projects.

That said, we put together this course in a way that everyone, regardless of experience, will be able to learn the program. Each lesson covers a different aspect of InDesign. This first lesson, for example, teaches you how to navigate the program. Within each lesson are real world examples. You won't just be told how to do something. We'll walk you through step by step. At the end of every lesson, you'll find a lesson exercise. These are questions about what you've just learned to help you review and test your knowledge. You'll also find lesson assignments. Lesson assignments will not affect your course grade. They are completely optional. The lesson assignments are to help you put what you've learned into practice.

It's important to note that it is not required that you have access to Adobe InDesign CS6. You can take and pass this course without so much as opening the program. However, if you don't have access to the program, but would like to use it while you work on the course, you can download a free 30 day trial from the Adobe website. No credit card is required for the trial. All you will need to do is create an Adobe user ID if you don't already have one.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign is used to create things such as posters, brochures, flyers, magazines, newspapers, and even books. 11 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS6

Lesson 2: Creating and Viewing Documents

In this lesson, we're going to learn how to view and create documents. 11 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Review Article: How to Create InDesign Documents
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 2: Creating and Viewing Documents

Lesson 3: Understanding Your Workspace

In this lesson we will go over the workplace tools. 11 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Review 2 Articles: What is a bleed and slug; The work area
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 3: Understanding Your Workspace

Lesson 4: Pages

In this lesson we're going to show you how to work with the pages within the document. 11 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: Working with Master Pages in InDesign
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 4: Pages

Lesson 5: Working with Type

This lesson is going to focus on teaching you everything you need to know about working with type in InDesign. 11 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 5: Working with Type

Lesson 6: Working with Graphics

With other programs, you usually use an Insert command to insert text or an image. However, with InDesign, you use the Place command. 11 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Review 2 Articles: Managing Graphics Links; Compound paths and shapes
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 6: Working with Graphics

Lesson 7: Formatting Objects

In this lesson we will learn about unassigned frames that we can use to create shapes, then fill those shapes with fill and stroke color to add to our layout. 11 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Review Article: The Difference between Frame tools
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 7: Formatting Objects

Lesson 8: Working with Color

In this lesson we will learn about the many tools you can use to add and store color in your work. 9 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Review Article: The Color Palette in InDesign
Review Video: Using the Eyedropper Tool
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 8: Working with Color

Lesson 9: Points and Paths

In this lesson, we're going to learn about InDesign's pen tools, as well as creating simple and complex paths. 11 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Review Video: Using the Selection and Pen Tool
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 9: Points and Paths

Lesson 10: Managing and Transforming Objects

Knowing how to create objects and shapes is only half the battle with InDesign. Knowing how to manage those objects will be key to using InDesign successfully. 11 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Videos: Quick Tip: Select through Objects; How to Work with Layers
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 10: Managing and Transforming Objects

Lesson 11: Character and Paragraph Formatting

If you've ever used a word processing program, then you're probably already pretty familiar with the character and paragraph formatting options available to you in InDesign CS6. In this lesson we will go over all of these tools. 11 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 11: Character and Paragraph Formatting

Lesson 12: Using Styles

In this lesson we will demonstrate how to set up text styles such as character styles, paragraph styles and object styles. 11 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Review Article: Creating and Applying Paragraph and Character Styles in Adobe InDesign CS6
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 12: Using Styles

Lesson 13: Tables

Tables organize information into rows and columns. This lesson will demonstrate how to insert and customize tables in this program. 11 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 13: Tables

Lesson 14: Long and Interactive Documents

It's safe to say in today's digital publishing age that InDesign is the most useful program out there for putting together long documents and books for various formats. 11 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Review Video: How to Create EPub in InDesign?
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 14: Long and Interactive Documents

Lesson 15: Packaging and Printing

This final lesson will demonstrate how to package and print your finished document in InDesign. 80 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Review Article: Customizing a Preflight Profile
Take Poll: What is your opinion of this course?
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 15: Packaging and Printing
Complete: The Final Exam

232

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe what Adobe InDesign is and how it can be used.
Demonstrate creating and viewing documents as well as navigating your workspace
Demonstrate page creation and working with type.
Demonstrate working with graphics and formatting objects.
Demonstrate working with color, points, and paths.
Demonstrate managing and transforming objects.
Demonstrate character and paragraph formatting and using styles.
Demonstrate table usage.
Long and Interactive Documents
Demonstrate packaging and printing with Adobe InDesign, and
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

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Course Title: Adobe InDesign 101

Course Number: 8900146

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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UniversalClass.com > Computers & Technology > Adobe Training

Course Type: Computer Skill (Self-Paced, Online Class)

CEU Value: 1.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: UniversalClass Staff Instructor

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Course Fee: $50.00 (no CEU Certification) || with Online CEU Certification: $75.00

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Student Testimonials

"The class was very well organized and allowed me to get through all of what InDesign has to offer quickly and thoroughly." -- Carolyn W.
"The UniversalClass video lessons were great at explaining and showing not only the how-to, but also the why/when you would use certain tools/options." -- Lan T.
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