About this course
InDesign is now the undisputed leader in print-based digital publishing due to its elegant interface, excellent typographical control, and relatively low price tag. This course will equip you with the skills required to master this powerful, yet accessible program, while introducing many of the industry's best practices along the way. We will also discuss preparation for both print and screen delivery, as well as exporting successfully to PDF.
If you’ve been using MS Word or Publisher to produce newsletters, reports or other business, marketing or communications materials then it’s time to move on. InDesign is the tool of choice for everything print from postcards to posters to annual reports to magazines to encyclopaedias! This course will provide you with a solid grounding no matter what your work environment or publishing needs.
InDesign is has also taken over much of the traditional market for Illustrator and Corel Draw. Whereas Illustrator was once used to typeset posters and display ads in magazines or newspapers, InDesign's superior text handling has seen its use increase even in short, creative documents as as covers, ads and package design.
Assumed knowledge
Beginners are welcome to attend this course as we will assume little in terms of prior knowledge but you should be comfortable working with Mac or Windows computers and have a reasonably high aptitude for digital media. The course runs at a fair pace and much ground is covered in a short period of time.
Note that if you've been using the product for a while, consider our InDesign Masterclass for a coverage of the product's more advanced features.
What you will learn

This course will provide you with sufficient knowledge to competently work with Adobe InDesign. We’ll begin with a discussion of digital publishing fundamentals, ensuring students develop good habits and workflow practices before we move onto techniques which unlock the InDesign’s more advanced features. Master pages, typography, image placement, library items, linking and hyperlinking will all be covered, along with the essential task of exporting to PDF - ready for offset printshop, laser printer, email or web.