Course description
Adobe InDesign Fundamentals Training Course.
Training duration: 5 hrs.
Method: 1-2-1, Personalized attention, Tailored content, Flexible pace, Individual support.
Schedule: Personalized training experience with our flexible 1-2-1 sessions. Tailor your own schedule by pre-booking a convenient hour of your choice, available from Monday to Saturday between 9 am and 7 pm.
Gain a solid foundation in Adobe InDesign with our comprehensive Fundamentals Training Course. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create professional-quality layouts and designs.
Key Features:
- Choose between in-person or live online training, providing flexibility to suit your preferences and location.
- Benefit from the expertise of certified tutors and industry experts who will guide you throughout the course.
Course Benefits:
- Master the key features and tools of Adobe InDesign, from creating layouts to working with text, images, and graphics.
- Learn essential design principles and typography techniques to create visually appealing and well-structured documents.
- Explore efficient workflows for handling multi-page documents, such as magazines, brochures, and newsletters.
- Gain insights into using styles, templates, and libraries to streamline your design process and ensure consistency.
- Discover advanced techniques for interactive PDFs, digital publishing, and preparing files for print.
- Receive a Certificate of Completion, validating your proficiency in Adobe InDesign.
- Access recorded lessons for future reference and self-paced learning.
Expert Instruction:
- Our certified tutors and industry experts bring their in-depth knowledge and practical experience to provide you with valuable insights and guidance.
- Benefit from their expertise as they share tips, techniques, and best practices to help you create professional-level designs.
Flexible Learning Options:
- Choose between in-person training or live online sessions, based on your preference and location.
- Schedule your training sessions at a time that fits your schedule, available Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 8 pm.
Lifetime Support:
- Enjoy lifetime email support, ensuring you have ongoing access to assistance and guidance even after completing the course.
- Our dedicated team is committed to addressing your queries and providing solutions to any challenges you may encounter.
Join our Adobe InDesign Fundamentals Training Course and unlock the power of this industry-standard desktop publishing software. Elevate your design skills, create visually stunning layouts, and bring your creative vision to life.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon completing the Adobe InDesign Advanced course, participants can expect to achieve the following outcomes:
Advanced Skills in Adobe InDesign: Attendees will acquire advanced techniques and tools to effectively use Adobe InDesign. They will be proficient in creating complex layouts, handling typography, working with images, and utilizing advanced features of the software.
Professional Document Creation: Participants will be able to create visually appealing and professional-looking documents such as brochures, catalogs, newsletters, advertisements, interactive PDFs, e-books, and digital publications.
Efficient Workflow: Attendees will learn how to optimize their workflow by utilizing features like master pages, organizing panels, customizing workspaces, and effectively working with layers, guidelines, and rulers.
Text Formatting and Management: Participants will gain expertise in selecting, formatting, and managing text in InDesign. They will be able to thread text through frames, set text frame properties, format characters and paragraphs, and utilize spell checking features.
Color Management: The course covers creating and applying CMYK and spot colors, working with gradients and patterns, understanding process color printing, and applying effects and transparency to enhance the visual appeal of documents.
Image Manipulation and Placement: Participants will learn various techniques for working with images, including text flow around images, cropping, rotating, scaling, and placing multiple images. They will also gain knowledge on handling native Photoshop and Illustrator files within InDesign.
File Preparation and Printing: Attendees will understand the process of preparing files for print, managing fonts, pre-flight document checks, and creating PDF files for distribution. They will also gain insights into packaging files for print and managing color output.
While the Adobe InDesign Advanced course does not provide a specific qualification or certification, it equips participants with valuable skills and knowledge that can enhance their professional capabilities and improve their job prospects in graphic design, marketing, publishing, and related fields.
Training Course Content
5-hour Adobe InDesign Fundamentals training course:
Part 1: Introduction to Adobe InDesign (1 hour)
- Understanding the InDesign workspace and tools
- Creating and setting up a new document
- Working with pages, margins, and columns
- Placing and formatting text and images
Part 2: Text Formatting and Styles (1 hour)
- Applying and editing character and paragraph styles
- Creating and modifying text frames
- Working with bullets and numbering
- Understanding and using special characters
Part 3: Working with Images (1 hour)
- Importing and placing images in a document
- Adjusting the size, position, and alignment of images
- Wrapping text around images
- Applying and editing image frames and effects
Part 4: Layout Design (1 hour)
- Creating and modifying grids and guides
- Arranging and aligning objects on a page
- Using layers to organize content
- Working with master pages and templates
Part 5: Printing and Exporting (1 hour)
- Understanding color modes and printing basics
- Exporting a document to PDF and other file formats
- Preflighting and resolving errors
- Archiving and managing InDesign files
The Adobe InDesign Course Outline includes Navigation, Interface, Working with Master Pages, Organising and using Panels, Customising the workspaces, Page Layout & Design, Panels and Preferences, Page, printer and margin set up, Using Layers effectively, Guidelines, Using Master Pages, Page Numbering options, Adding and deleting pages, Working with Text, Selecting Text, Formatting Text, Adding & Importing text, Threading Text through frames, Setting text frame properties, Formatting characters, Formatting paragraphs, Spell Checking, Working with Colour, Creating CMYK and Spot Colours, Applying Colours to fills and strokes, Gradients and Patterns, Process colour printing, Effects & Transparency, Creating Shapes & Paths, Drawing basic shapes and lines, Drawing with the Pen tool, Adjusting path segments, Using the stroke palette, Working with Images, Text flow around images, Cropping and rotating, Scaling Images, Placing Multiple images, native Photoshop and Illustrator files, Placing Images, Scan & Save Images in Photoshop, Image Resolution, RGB & CMYK, Arranging your Work, Send to back/Bring to Front, Group. Ungroup and group selections, Working in Group Isolation Mode, Cut/Copy/Paste & Paste in front/behind, Working with Rulers, Guides and Smart Guides, Printing and Output, Process Colour Printing, Font Management, Packaging Files for Print, Pre-flight documents, Creating PDF’s Export.
Course delivery details
We understand the importance of accessibility and continuous support for our learners. That's why at Real Animation Works, we are dedicated to providing convenient access to our training and ongoing assistance. Our availability extends from Monday to Saturday, operating from 9 am to 9 pm, ensuring flexible scheduling options to accommodate various time zones and individual preferences.
In addition, we believe in fostering long-term success for our students. Therefore, we provide lifetime email and phone support, ensuring that you can reach out to us whenever you need guidance, clarification, or assistance, even beyond the completion of the course. Our experienced instructors are committed to your growth and are ready to provide ongoing support to help you excel in your creative journey.
Choose Real Animation Works for a comprehensive learning experience with convenient access and lifetime support. Join us and unlock your creative potential today!
One-to-One. In-Person or Live Online.
Expenses
- Course price: £180 (Plus a 20% VAT) = £ 216.
- Price for students and self-financed: £150.
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