Working with InDesign InDesign User Interfaces Tools and Panels The document window Screen Modes Display Performance Navigating through a document

Planning your document Creating a New Document Formatting master pages Adding child pages Managing pages Placing formatted text Adding images & text to master pages Applying Masters to Child Pages Auto Page Numbering Document Sections Layers

Creating a text frame Creating text columns Changing character attributes Changing paragraph attributes Finding and changing text Numbered lists Bulleted lists Checking and correcting spelling Using the Glyphs panel Flowing text and threading text between frames Text Wrap

Creating paragraph styles Creating character styles Over-riding styles Updating Styles Object styles

The swatches panel Creating new colours Colour to text and frames Tinting colours Working with gradients Using the Eyedropper Updating and editing colors Using and saving spot colors

Drawing vector shapes Modifying Shapes Pen-tool Pathfinder Corner options Effects Placing graphics from Illustrator

Linked vs embedded images The Links panel and Link badge Placing images Position and fit images to frame Photohop clipping paths

Saving Documents Creating a book Exporting PDFs Separation preview Packaging documents Exporting Print Images

INDESIGN COURSE IN DURBAN

INDESIGN ESSENTIAL TRAINING

Learn the powerful publishing suite, InDesign, so that you can design professional multi-page layouts for magazines, catalogs, inserts, newspapers, posters, and books.

This InDesign course in Durban is led by Adobe Certified Instructors ensuring you get international level training.

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ABOUT THE COURSE

InDesign is a staple of the desktop publishing world. It is used to create a variety of digital and printed materials such as magazines, catalogs, manuals books, and even interactive PDF documents

This InDesign course in Durban will equip you with essential skills so that you can create all manner of publications- even if you’re completely new to InDesign.

You will discover how to efficiently create documents using advanced typographic controls and intuitive graphic features. You will also discover techniques that will help to make your InDesign publications look polished and professional.

COURSE OUTCOMES

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

Plan Complicated Documents

Setup documents with Master-Pages, sections, styles and automatic page numbers.
Work Efficiently

Use InDesigns tools to automated tedious tasks and speed up your work.
Create and Use Styles

Create custom styles to format text, vector objects and image frames with a single click.

Draw Graphics

Use vector drawing tools to create illustrative images such as logos.
Apply Colour and Effects

Work with CMYK and spot colours for printed documents. Apply effects such as drop shadows to objects.
Create PDF Documents

Export your InDesign file as PDFs for commercial print or use on the internet.

COURSE CURRICULUM

COURSE CONTENT*

Intro to InDesign

Documents

Typography

Creating a text frame
Creating text columns
Changing character attributes
Changing paragraph attributes
Finding and changing text
Numbered lists
Bulleted lists
Checking and correcting spelling
Using the Glyphs panel
Flowing text and threading text between frames
Text Wrap

Styles

Creating paragraph styles
Creating character styles
Over-riding styles
Updating Styles
Object styles

Colour

Drawing Graphics

Images

Linked vs embedded images
The Links panel and Link badge
Placing images
Position and fit images to frame
Photohop clipping paths

Output

* Course content is subject to change without prior notice.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENROLLMENT PREREQUISITES

QUALIFICATION

Grade 11

LANGUAGE

C+ in English

COMPUTERS

Computer Literacy

APTITUDE

Creative / Artistic

WHAT'S INCLUDED

LEARNING MATERIAL

Class Notes

Demo Software

Video Reference

Support

COMMON QUERIES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this course for me ?

If you are looking for a hands-on, practical InDesign course in Durban that will skill you with the essential tools and techniques to design just about any multi-page document.

What are the entry requirements?

• Grade 12
• C+ in English
• Computer Literate
• A passion for art and design

Are there tests and assignments ?

Competency is tested with an assignment.

Do I need drawing skills ?

Being able to draw is reccomended but not an asbolute requirement to begin you career in design.

What equipment do I need ?

For homework you will require :

• A computer at home
• Internet connection
• USB/External harddrive

Do I have to attend every class?

Yes. Attendance is essential as each class builds upon the previous class.

What if I'm absent ?

If you are absent for a legitimate reason we will endeavour to catch you up- Time and availibility permitting.

Do I get a certificate at the end ?

Yes. After being found competent you will receive a certificate of international Adobe recognition.

Is Pixel Craft accredited ?

Accreditation:
• Adobe Authorised Training Centre
• Corel Approved Training Partner
• MictSeta Accredited Company

How many students are there in a class ?

We take a maximum of 10 student per class.

How does job placement work ?

We are regularly contacted by companies looking for students who have successful completed our training. When these opprtunities arise we submitthe best students for these positions.

We make no promises or guarantees of job placement.

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

WHY STUDY WITH US

PRACTICAL COURSES

Pixel Craft’s courses have been developed to teach you exactly what you need to know, to create media of a professional level. We provide active learning where you learn by doing thereby building real skill.

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Learn from internationally certified designers who have many years of industry and teaching experience. All graphic design, web design, photography, video and animation on this site was created by our instructors and students.

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INDESIGN COURSE IN DURBAN

INDESIGN ESSENTIAL TRAINING

ABOUT THE COURSE

COURSE OUTCOMES

YOU WILL BE ABLE TO

Plan Complicated Documents

Work Efficiently

Create and Use Styles

Draw Graphics

Apply Colour and Effects

Create PDF Documents

COURSE CURRICULUM

COURSE CONTENT*

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENROLLMENT PREREQUISITES

QUALIFICATION

LANGUAGE

COMPUTERS

APTITUDE

WHAT'S INCLUDED

LEARNING MATERIAL

COMMON QUERIES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

INDESIGN SCHEDULE

INDESIGN COURSES IN DURBAN

Mornings

9am - 12

AFTERNOONS

1PM - 4PM

EVENINGS

5:30PM - 7:30PM

SATURDAYS

9am-1pm

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

WHY STUDY WITH US

PRACTICAL COURSES

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT