Course Description
You are starting to familiarize yourself with print layouts and designs using Adobe
InDesign. You want to learn about the tools and features available to you in Adobe
InDesign CS4. In this course, you will work with some of the tools and features
to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS4.
Using Adobe® InDesign® you created simple documents. Now, you need to create large
documents that are attractive and that which can be accessed globally. In this course,
you will deploy the advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality
of documents.
Course Objective:
You will utilize Adobe InDesign CS4 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents.
You will use the advanced features of Adobe® InDesign® CS4 to create and design
content for the web and print.
Target Student:
This course is intended for students who want to explore the basic tools and features
of InDesign for creating professional page layouts and designs.
Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on
activities.
Course Content
Day 1
Lesson 1: Exploring the InDesign Environment
Topic 1A: Explore the InDesign Interface
Topic 1B: Customize the Interface
Topic 1C: Explore the Navigation Controls
Topic 1D: Set General and Interface Preferences
Lesson 2: Designing Documents
Topic 2A: Create a Document
Topic 2B: Add Text
Topic 2C: Add Graphic
Topic 2D: Convert Other Application Files to InDesign
Lesson 3: Enhancing Documents
Topic 3A: Format Characters and Paragraphs
Topic 3B: Apply Color, Swatches, and Gradients
Topic 3C: Apply Fills and Strokes
Topic 3D: Create and Apply Styles
Lesson 4: Working with Page Elements
Topic 4A: Arrange Objects
Topic 4B: Align Objects
Topic 4C: Manage Page Elements with Layers
Topic 4D: Set Up Pages
Lesson 5: Managing Objects
Topic 5A: Transform Objects
Topic 5B: Edit Objects
Topic 5C: Thread Text Frames
Topic 5D: Search and Replace Objects
Topic 5E: Edit Text
Lesson 6: Working with Tables
Topic 6A: Create a Table
Topic 6B: Modify a Table Structure
Topic 6C: Format a Table
Topic 6D: Create Table and Cell Styles
Lesson 7: Finalizing Documents
Topic 7A: Check Documents for Errors
Topic 7B: Print a Document
Topic 7C: Package Files
Topic 7D: Export PDF Files for Commercial Printing
Topic 7E: Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
Day 2
Lesson 1: Handling Page Elements
Topic 1A: Create Duplicate Items
Topic 1B: Handle Text Layout
Topic 1C: Create Transparency
Topic 1D: Create Anchored Objects
Topic 1E: Manage a Library
Lesson 2: Managing Styles
Topic 2A: Import Styles from Microsoft® Word Documents
Topic 2B: Create Nested Styles
Topic 2C: Create Related Styles
Topic 2D: Apply Styles in a Sequence
Topic 2E: Manage Style Overrides
Topic 2F: Redefine Styles
Topic 2G: Break the Link Between Styles
Lesson 3: Developing Complex Paths
Topic 3A: Create Bézier Paths
Topic 3B: Create Clipping Paths
Topic 3C: Create Compound Paths
Topic 3D: Create Type Outlines
Lesson 4: Administering External Files
Topic 4A: Import Layered Files
Topic 4B: Merge Data
Lesson 5: Working with an XML File
Topic 5A: Integrate XML Content into a Document
Topic 5B: Import XML Content
Topic 5C: Create a Snippet
Lesson 6: Managing Long Documents
Topic 6A: Insert Footnotes
Topic 6B: Insert Text Variables
Topic 6C: Create Text Conditions
Topic 6D: Create Document Sections
Topic 6E: Create a Book
Topic 6F: Create the Table of Contents
Topic 6G: Create Hyperlinks
Topic 6H: Create Cross-References
Topic 6I: Generate an Index
Lesson 7: Exporting InDesign Files in Other Formats
Topic 7A: Export PDF Files
Topic 7B: Export Files for the Web
Topic 7C: Export Files for Animation
Lesson 8: Adjusting Print Settings
Topic 8A: Manage Colors
Topic 8B: Preview the Print Output
Topic 8C: Create Print Presets
