Adobe InDesign CC Beginner

Overview

Ever wanted to dive into digital design? Our “Adobe InDesign CC Beginner” course is your perfect starting point! Think of InDesign as a magic tool that lets you bring your ideas to life. We’ll start simple: learn to make your first design piece, play with colours, add pictures and text, and so much more. And don’t worry; we’ve got you covered every step of the way. By the end, you’ll know how to make beautiful designs and share them in different formats. Get ready to let your creativity shine!

Learning outcomes:

Demonstrate proficiency in constructing and customising InDesign documents.
Effectively manage pages, objects, and layers, ensuring optimal layout design.
Enhance graphics and text through modification techniques and the application of styles.
Incorporate tables, shapes, and effects to enrich the design aesthetic.
Confidently export InDesign documents into multiple file formats.

Who is This course for

Individuals venturing into the world of digital design.
Marketing professionals seeking to enhance promotional materials.
Writers and publishers aim to improve layout aesthetics.
Business owners desiring better branding materials.
Any creative enthusiast is eager to harness the power of Adobe InDesign CC.

Certification

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice quiz-based assessment, determining whether you have passed the study (60% pass mark). The test will be marked immediately, and results will be published instantly.

After completing the course, you can order a certificate of achievement to display your achievement for as little as £3.99 for the PDF version and £7.99 for the paper version or £10 for both. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Requirements

This course is available to all learners of all academic backgrounds.
Learners should be 16 or over to undertake the course.
A strong grasp of English, numeracy, and ICT is necessary for enrollment in this course.

Career Path

Graphic Designer: £23,000 – £40,000
Layout Artist: £20,000 – £35,000
Digital Marketer: £25,000 – £50,000
Branding Specialist: £28,000 – £55,000
Magazine Designer: £24,000 – £45,000
Book Cover Designer: £22,000 – £38,000

Course Curriculum

Introduction
	Introduction	FREE	00:03:00
Building a Basic InDesign Document
	Overview of InDesign		00:04:00
	Touring the InDesign Interface		00:08:00
	Building a document		00:12:00
	Adding Text		00:05:00
	Adding Graphics		00:07:00
Customizing the Workspace
	Using Panels and Workspace Presets		00:07:00
	Document Views		00:10:00
Modifying the Layout
	Editing Margins and Columns		00:03:00
	Changing the Document Setup		00:02:00
Managing Pages
	Adding, Moving, and Deleting Pages		00:04:00
	Using Master Pages		00:10:00
Modifying Text
	Selecting Text		00:02:00
	Text Frame Options		00:05:00
	Importing Text		00:02:00
	Threading Text		00:02:00
	Using Special Characters		00:05:00
	Using Spell Check		00:05:00
	Using the Story Editor		00:02:00
	Using Find and Change		00:03:00
Modifying Graphics
	Defining Type of Graphics		00:07:00
	Placing Multiple Graphics		00:01:00
	Selecting Graphics		00:04:00
	Updating Graphics		00:06:00
	Fitting Options		00:04:00
	Placing PSD-AI files		00:04:00
Working with Color
	Basics of Color		00:05:00
	Creating Swatches		00:08:00
	Making Spot Color Swatches		00:03:00
	Using Swatches and Tints		00:05:00
	Editing Swatches		00:02:00
	Creating and Using Gradients		00:07:00
Using Effects
	Using the Effects Panel		00:07:00
	Adding and Removing Effects		00:07:00
Adding and Transforming Shapes
	Adding Vector Shapes		00:09:00
	Drawing Vector Lines		00:06:00
	Adjusting the Corners of Frames		00:04:00
	Selecting and Moving Frames		00:07:00
Managing Objects and Layers
	Aligning, Stacking and Grouping Objects, the Right Way		00:08:00
	Managing Layers		00:07:00
	Wrapping Text around an Object		00:05:00
Formatting Text
	Character Formatting		00:10:00
	Paragraph Formatting		00:12:00
Using Styles
	Basics of Styles		00:02:00
	Managing Paragraph Styles		00:07:00
	Managing Character Styles		00:04:00
	Using Object Styles		00:05:00
Working with Tables
	Creating Tables		00:06:00
	Formatting Tables and Cells		00:07:00
	Using Table and Cell Styles		00:03:00
Exporting the Document to Other Formats
	Preflight your document		00:12:00
	Packaging		00:08:00
	Printing		00:08:00
	Converting to PDF		00:09:00
Conclusion
	Course Recap		00:03:00
Course Certification
	Order your Certificate		00:00:00