Adobe InDesign CS4: Advanced

Course

Online

£ 99 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Advanced

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Completion Certificate awarded upon completion to show employers your new skills
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Adobe InDesign CS4: Advanced

With Adobe InDesign CS4: Advanced, you'll learn all the tricks the professionals know that can save you hours of time in production. After watching this training, you will understand how to build advanced Paragraph Styles that include both Nested and Next styles.

You'll learn everything from Master Pages to Object Styles, have a look at advanced features such as XML and Datamerge, plus discover numerous time saving InDesign workflow shortcuts along the way.

This series is just what you need to take your InDesign skills one step further and get you well on your way to easily managing a multiple page document inside InDesign.

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Start date

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About this course

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

A list of Career Paths you can pursue:

Web Designer
Front End Web Designer
Junior
Website Designer
Developer
Front End Developer (Client-Side Developer)
Designer
Web Developer
React Developer
Senior Developer
HTML Developer
UX Designer
JavaScript Developer
Front End Web Developer (Client-Side Developer)
.NET Developer
PHP Developer
Angular Developer
HTML CSS Designer
UI Developer

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

ADOBE

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Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe's digital communication tools i.e. Creative Suite (CS) software. ACA is a prerequisite qualification that students need in order to succeed in the high demand areas of digital communication and media. It is proof for those seeking jobs that require demonstrating the ability to use digital media needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications. It provides students with a valuable competitive edge.

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Subjects

  • Options
  • XML training
  • XML
  • Workflow
  • Adobe
  • InDesign
  • Menus & Plug-ins
  • Document Settings
  • Navigation
  • Workspace
  • Advanced Preferences

Course programme

Chapter 1: CUSTOMIZING YOUR WORKFLOW (48 min)
  • Workspace, Navigation, Menus & Plug-ins
  • Advanced Document Settings
  • Advanced Preferences
  • Advanced Navigation
  • Default Tool Settings
  • Using Adobe Bridge with InDesign
Chapter 2: ADVANCED TYPE TECHNIQUES (68 min)
  • Keyboard Shortcuts for Working with Type
  • Advanced Rules
  • Advanced Paragraph Options
  • Using Languages
  • Typing on a Path
  • Inserting Text Variables
  • Putting Images inside of Type
  • Aligning Text to a Baseline Grid
  • Importing & Exporting Type
  • Flowing Type
  • Adjust Optical Margin Alignment with the Story Panel
  • Using Glyphs & Glyph Sets
  • Understanding OpenType Fonts
  • Setting Tabs
  • Using the Eyedropper for Type
Chapter 3: USING TYPE STYLES (25 min)
  • Why Use Styles?
  • Character Styles vs. Paragraph Styles
  • Working with Next Styles
  • Applying Nested Styles
  • Repeating Nested Styles
  • Nesting Line Styles & GREP Styles
Chapter 4: WORKING WITH IMAGES (32 min)
  • Exploring the Info & Links Panels
  • Importing Graphics & Using Scripts
  • Using Image Shortcuts
  • Advanced Text Wrap Options
  • Placing an InDesign Document inside an InDesign Document
  • Working with Illustrator® Files in InDesign
  • Working with Photoshop® Files in InDesign
Chapter 5: WORKING WITH OBJECTS (15 min)
  • When to Use an Object Style
  • Building an Anchored Object
  • Using Object Styles on Anchored Objects
Chapter 6: USING TABLES (11 min)
  • Basic Table Options
  • Creating & Applying a Table Style
  • Importing Microsoft® Excel® Documents
Chapter 7: STROKING, ALIGNING & TRANSFORMING (14 min)
  • Advanced Stroke Panel Options
  • Advanced Alignment Options
  • Advanced Transform Options
Chapter 8: ADVANCED COLOR TECHNIQUES (14 min)
  • Color Panel vs. Swatches Panel
  • Color Management
  • Creating Colors
  • Using the Kuler™ Panel
Chapter 9: APPLYING EFFECTS (07 min)
  • Adjusting Effect Settings
  • Using the Directional Feather & Gradient Feather Tools
  • Using Blend Modes
Chapter 10: ADVANCED FIND/CHANGE OPTIONS (12 min)
  • Find/Change Text Attributes
  • Find/Change GREP
  • Find/Change Glyphs
  • Find/Change Object Attributes
Chapter 11: WORKING WITH PAGES (25 min)
  • Page Setup
  • Section Options & Moving Pages
  • Basing Master Pages on Other Master Pages
  • Using Layers
  • Advanced Guide Features
  • Rotating Spreads
Chapter 12: LIBRARIES & SNIPPETS (10 min)
  • Using Libraries
  • Using Snippets
Chapter 13: OUTPUTTING DOCUMENTS (19 min)
  • Building a Preight
  • Transparency Flattener Settings & PDF/X-1a
  • Exploring the InDesign Interchange Format & Component Info
  • Working with Print Presets
Chapter 14: CREATING BOOKS (18 min)
  • Building a Book & Numbering the Pages
  • Synchronizing a Book
  • Creating a Table of Contents
  • Dening a Running Header
  • Generating an Index
Chapter 15: WORKING WITH XML (12 min)
  • Exporting XML
  • Importing XML
Chapter 16: INTEGRATING WITH INCOPY® (15 min)
  • The Role of InCopy
  • Importing an InCopy File into InDesign
  • Editing Stories in a Single Editor Workow
  • Using Assignments in a Multiple Editor Workow
Chapter 17: SCREEN SHARING & HIDDEN FEATURES (10 min)
  • Share Your Screen Using ConnectNow
  • InDesign Easter Eggs & Final Comments
  • Credits

Adobe InDesign CS4: Advanced

£ 99 VAT inc.