Adobe InDesign CS3

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

 

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Course Synopsis

This class provides you with the concepts and skills to use Adobe InDesign CS3 effectively. You get hands-on practice working with basic through advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience. You will learn type controls, graphics file management, layers and document setup. Whether you are a designer, prepress professional or just a beginner, you will fi nd InDesign to be a powerful but intuitive page layout application. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certifi ed Expert status.

Who Should Attend

Graphic professionals who need an essential understanding of page layout using Adobe’s flagship page layout application, with an emphasis on real-world issues.

Prerequisites

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn

Navigating within InDesign
Creating and Formatting Text
Working with Layers
Adding Graphics
Working with Color
Working with Master Pages
Formatting with Styles
Creating and Editing Tables
Output and PDF Exporting

LESSON PLANS

Learning the work area
Using the Palette menus
Learning the Tools panel
Using multiple document windows
Viewing and arranging panels
Customizing your workspace
Changing the magnifi cation
Using the Zoom tool
Navigating the document
Scrolling through a document
Using the navigator panel
Using context menus
Using InDesign Help

Creating a new document
Switching between documents
Working with master pages
Adding guides to the master
Dragging guides from rulers
Creating additional master pages
Adding placeholders for graphics
Wrapping text around a graphic
Creating text frames with columns
Adding new pages from master
Arranging and deleting pages
Overriding master page items
Viewing the completed spread

Working with frames
Working with layers
Creating multiple columns
Aligning text within a frame
Creating graphics frames
Placing and resizing graphics
Working with frames and Pathfinders
Using the Position tool
Rotating an object
Aligning and scaling objects

Working with text in InDesign
Managing fonts
Creating and entering text
Vertically aligning text
Flowing text manually
Flowing text automatically
Resizing a text frame
Adding a column break
Working with page columns
Find and replace in InDesign
Changing format
Checking spelling dynamically
Drag and drop text editing
Using the story editor

Working with Typography
Adjusted vertical spacing
Viewing baseline grid
Changing fonts and type style
Changing paragraph alignment
Creating a drop cap
Applying fill and stroke to text
Adjusting letter and word spacing
Adjusting kerning and tracking
Working with tabs
Creating a hanging indent
Adding a rule below a paragraph

Working with color
Adding colors to the Swatches panel
Applying colors to objects
Working with gradients
Creating a tint
Creating a spot color
Applying color to text
Introduction to ICC profiles
Ensuring consistent color

Working with styles
Creating and applying paragraph styles
Creating a character style
Nesting character styles
Creating and applying object styles
Creating and applying cell styles
Globally updating styles
Loading styles from another document

Importing and linking graphics
Managing links to imported files
Updating revised graphics
Working with clipping paths
Working with alpha channels
Placing native files
Importing Photoshop files
Using a library to manage objects
Using Adobe Bridge to import graphics

Creating tables in InDesign
Importing and formatting a table
Formatting and editing tables
Adding and deleting columns
Using graphics within tables
Formatting text within a table
Working with styles and tables

Output and PDF exporting
Using Prefl ight
Using Package
Separation preview
Previewing the page
Printing a laser or inkjet proof

 

 

 

Adobe InDesign CS3 Advance for Professionals

Duration: 2 days
Time: 10am - 5pm. Breaks are scheduled throughout the day and lunch is typically scheduled between 12-1pm
Course Materials: Vendor Authorized Courseware provided
Locations: Reston, VA / On-Site
Related Courses:
Cost: $1095
Registration: Click Here to Register

Course Synopsis

This class provides the InDesign user the ability to hone their skills and move their knowledge of Adobe InDesign CS3 to an advanced level. Using the skills learned in the Level I class, students will create complex documents and work with a variety of palettes and tools to further understand the capabilities of this high-end design application. We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certifi ed Expert status.

Who Should Attend

Graphic professionals who are already experienced in Adobe InDesign CS3 and want more in-depth knowledge of the application and the management of complex documents. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course. In addition, students are required to be relatively well-versed in the basics of Adobe InDesign.

Prerequisites

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving files, and the general operations of computers. While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills may be required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class.

What You Will Learn

Advanced Pen Tool Tricks
Managing Long Documents
Working with Libraries
Creating Indexes
Adding a Table of Contents
Adding XML Structure
Export to PDF
Adding and Editing Scripts
Advanced Text Flow

LESSON PLANS

Managing Your Workspace
Organizing Your Palettes
Advanced Zooming and Navi•gation
Advanced View Options
Dragging Items Between Documents
Third-Party plug-ins

Page Layout
Master Page Tips and Tricks
Using Facing Pages
Using Libraries
File Formats

Type
Advanced Style Sheet Tips
Managing Long Documents
Indexing
Table of Contents
Text Gradients
Hyphenation and Justifi cation
Tracking and Kerning

Drawing
Mastering the Pen Tool
Pen Tool Shortcuts
Compound Paths

Where Text Meets Graphics
Inline Graphics
Creating Type Outlines
Text Wrap Options
Using Transparency

Importing and Exporting
Adding Excel or Word Tables
Import Text Options
Import Graphic Options
PDF Styles
Export Options

Long Documents
Adding Indexes
Using Table of Contents
Numbering & Section Options

The XML Factor
What is XML?
Adding Structure with XML
Exporting to XML
Mapping Styles to Tags
Tips for Working with XML
Libraries for Effi cient XML Production

Color
Using the Eyedropper to Create New Swatches
Spot or Process?

Printing
Using Printer Styles
Color Separations
Understanding the Print Menu
The Transparency Flattener
Preflight and Package

Scripting
Using the Script palette
Editing the Scripting Label