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Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS4 CBT Training

Introduction to Adobe InDesign CS4 CBT Training
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COURSE OVERVIEW

During this training course, you'll learn how to use Adobe InDesign CS4 to design and create appealing documents for websites and print publications. Our instructor demonstrates the basic features of Adobe InDesign CS4, and shows students how to design and prepare documents for print.

 

This course was developed for various individuals, including professionals in the computer industry wanting to create newsletters, fliers, and marketing documents, students interested in learning more about the tools of Adobe InDesign CS4, and inexperienced graphic designers interested in learning how to utilize Adobe InDesign in conjunction with other CS4 technologies, such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

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  • 3 DVDs offering instructor demonstrations, video, audio, and classroom lectures taught by industry experts
  • Printable study and course materials
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Erin OlsenErin Olsen - M.Ed.

Erin Olsen has provided computer training for more than 15 years. She is the founder of Powerhouse Publishing, a company specializing in desktop publishing. After graphic design and printing technology became more accessible to the general public, Erin began focusing on training, so people could get the most out of their technology. Erin combines technical expertise, work experience, knowledge of adult learning, and formal IT training to teach technical and design concepts in engaging and simple ways.

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COURSE OUTLINE

 

Course Introduction
Course Introduction
 
Lesson 01 - Exploring the InDesign Interface
 
Exploring the InDesign Interface
The Welcome Screen
A Note to Mac Users
The InDesign Window
The Tools Panel
Demo: Exploring the Interface
Workspaces
The Keyboard Shortcuts Dialog Box
The Menu Customization Dialog Box
The Customize Control Panel Dialog Box
Demo: Modifying Workspaces
The Navigation Controls
The Zoom Controls
Demo: Navigating Documents
The Preferences Dialog Box
Demo: Changing Preferences
Lesson 01 - Review
 
Lesson 02 - Designing Documents
 
Designing Documents
Design 101
The New Document Dialog Box
Demo: New Document Setup
Text Frames
The Text Frame Options Dialog Box
Placing Content
Text Import Options
The Place Dialog Box
The Multiple File Place Feature
Rulers
The Text Flow Feature
Text Flow Methods
Demo: Adding Text
Graphics
Graphic Frames
Image Import Options
Text Wrap
Text Wrap Panel
The INFO Panel
The LINKS Panel
Image Quality & Display Performance
Demo: Adding Graphics
Converting Other File Types
Demo: Converting and Placing Files
Lesson 02 - Review
 
Lesson 03 - Enhancing Documents
 
Enhancing Documents
Fonts 101
Character vs. Paragraph Formatting
Special Characters and Glyphs
Open Type Fonts
Paragraph Formatting Options
Special Paragraph Conditions
Leading
Rules
Lists
The Bullets and Numbering Dialog Box
Demo: Character Formatting
Demo: Paragraph Formatting
Color Primer
Color Models
RGB and CMYK Color Models
Color Gamut
Process vs. Spot Colors
InDesign's Color Picker
The Swatches Panel
Mixing Inks
Gradients
Demo: Defining and Applying Color
Beyond Color
The Stroke Panel
Styles
Style Panels
Quick Apply
Demo: Defining and Applying Styles
Lesson 03 - Review
 
Lesson 04 - Working with Page Elements
 
Working with Page Elements
Design Concept: Arrange Content
Arrange Objects
Demo: Modifying Page Elements
Align Objects
Guides
Demo: Aligning Objects
Layers
Demo: Using Layers
Master Pages
Hierarchical Master Pages
The Pages Panel
Master Page Options
Demo: Master Pages
Lesson 04 - Review
 
Lesson 05 - Managing Objects
 
Managing Objects
Transformation
The Transform Panel
The Transform Again Commands
Demo: Transforming Objects
Shapes
The Convert Shape Commands
Demo: Changing Shapes and Text Wrap
A Story
Threading Stories
Threading Methods
Navigating Threaded Frames
Demo: Threading Text
Find/Change Feature
The Find/Change Dialog Box
Demo: Using Find and Change
Text Editing Tools
Demo: Spell Check and the Story Editor
Demo: Notes
Lesson 05 - Review
 
Lesson 06 - Working with Tables
 
Working with Tables
Tables
The Table Options Dialog Box
Breaking Tables Across Frames
Demo: Creating Tables
The Table Panel
Table Panel Options
Demo: Changing the Table Structure
Formatting Tables
Demo: Formatting a Table
The Cell Options Dialog Box
The Table Styles Panel
Demo: Table Styles
Lesson 06 - Review
 
Lesson 07 - Finalizing Documents
 
Finalizing Documents
Document Preflight
Demo: Preflight
The Print Dialog Box
Color Printing
Demo: Printing
Packaging Files
Demo: Packaging
PDF for Printing
PDF for Web Distribution
Demo: Saving to PDF
Lesson 07 - Review
Course Closure



Product Code: AD-IND-CS4