VC 133A InDesign 1

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 2

Introduces Adobe InDesign, the industry-standard for page layout and design. Includes instruction in document setup, pages, typography, images, color and output for print.

Prerequisite: Previous computer experience.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Construct a document using preferences and guides.
Use panels and tools to produce page layouts.
Set type using standard industry formatting and techniques.
Import and scale photographs and graphics.
Work with Master pages and style sheets.
Work with and manage color.
Prepare files for output.
Create and format tables.

Content Outline

Document Construction
- Using application preferences
- Document preferences, margins, measurements, and guides
- The toolbox
- Text and picture boxes
Managing Pages
- Creating pages
- Margins/columns/bleeds
- Master pages
- Page numbering
Text
- Text frames
- Paragraph and character styles
- Bullet and numbering lists
- Formatting text: tabs, paragraphs, justification
- Importing text
Photographs and Graphics
- Importing images
- Links Panel
- Cropping and scaling
- Image manipulation
Color
- Color swatches
- Working with spot colors
- Gradients
Tables
- Creating a table
- Table and cell styles
- Formatting tables
Preparing Files for Output
- Collect for output
- Using proofing devices