Adobe InDesign CS5: Essentials

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Online

£ 99 VAT inc.

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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

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Adobe InDesign CS5: Essentials

With Adobe InDesign CS5 Essentials you'll learn all the key new features that are packed into this robust design and publishing tool. Adobe Certified Expert James Lockman teaches you the fundamental tools, tips and techniques you'll need to create professionally designed layouts, text, tables and graphics.

This training is just what you need to quickly take your skills to the next level when working with Adobe InDesign CS5.

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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

The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows you to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career opportunities.

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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Course programme

Chapter 1: EXPLORING THE INTERFACE (30 min)
  • Start Screen, Application Bar & Workspace Menu
  • Panels, Application Frame & Tab View
  • Using the Control Panel
  • Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts & Menus
  • Enabling Tool Hints
  • Customizing Workspaces
Chapter 2: CUSTOMIZING APPLICATION PREFERENCES (18 min)
  • Setting General & Interface Preferences
  • Setting Type & Composition Preferences
  • Customizing Units, Grids & Guides
  • Dictionary, Spelling, Autocorrect & Story Editor Display Preferences
  • Display Performance & Appearance of Black
  • Document Previews, File & Clipboard Handling
Chapter 3: WORKING WITH DOCUMENTS (28 min)
  • Setting Up a New Document & Saving a Preset
  • Differences Between Web & Print Documents
  • Working with Templates
  • Replacing Missing Fonts & Updating Links
  • Using a Document Fonts Folder
  • Converting Documents for CS4 Compatibility
Chapter 4: NAVIGATING & VIEWING DOCUMENTS (29 min)
  • Navigating Pages & Layers
  • Using the Pages Panel & the New Page Tool
  • Finding & Editing Links in the Links Panel
  • Zooming, Display Performance & Panning
  • Changing View Modes & Presentation Mode
Chapter 5: MARGINS, COLUMNS, RULERS & GUIDES (28 min)
  • Setting Up Units, Margins & Columns on a Page
  • Using Rulers
  • Working with Guides
  • Using Smart Guides to Align & Place Objects
  • Using Gridify
Chapter 6: ADDING TEXT TO YOUR LAYOUT (36 min)
  • Adding & Formatting Text in a Frame
  • Exploring Frame Types
  • Creating Text on a Path
  • Threading Text Frames
  • Placing Text from a File
  • Auto-Flowing Text
  • Using Smart Text Reflow
Chapter 7: TEXT FORMATTING OPTIONS (29 min)
  • Choosing Fonts
  • Controlling Font Size & Leading
  • Changing Text Color in the Swatches & Control Panels
  • Adjusting Alignment, Tracking & Kerning
  • Adjusting Columns within a Text Frame
  • Using the Eyedropper Tool to Sample Attributes
  • Finding & Replacing Fonts
  • Adding Indents, Spacing & Hyphenation Control
  • Creating Drop Caps
Chapter 8: FORMATTING TEXT USING STYLES (15 min)
  • Creating Paragraph Styles
  • Applying Styles
  • Changing Styles
  • Redefining Styles
  • Importing Styles
Chapter 9: TABS, TABLES & LISTS (25 min)
  • Formatting Text Using the Tab Panel
  • Creating & Navigating Tables
  • Selecting & Formatting Tables & Cells
  • Saving Time with Table & Cell Styles
  • Working with Bulleted & Numbered Lists
Chapter 10: WORKING WITH PLACED GRAPHICS (26 min)
  • Exploring Mini Bridge
  • Placing & Scaling Images
  • Using the Free Transform, Position & Scale Tools
  • Frame & Content Fitting Options
  • Using the Gap Tool
  • Using the Links Panel
Chapter 11: CREATING SHAPES & USING TEXT WRAP (19 min)
  • Creating Shapes & Frames
  • Customizing & Transforming Shapes
  • Live Corner Effects
  • Aligning & Distributing Shapes
  • Applying Text Wrap
Chapter 12: WORKING WITH COLOR & SWATCHES (27 min)
  • Creating Color Swatches
  • Working with Gradients
  • Using Transparency & Transparency Effects
  • Using the Gradient Feather Tool
Chapter 13: USING LAYERS (22: min)
  • Creating Layers
  • Placing Content on Layers
  • Naming Layers & Objects
  • Moving Content between Layers & Grouping Layers
  • Selecting, Locking & Managing Layers
Chapter 14: OBJECT STYLES (8 min)
  • Creating Object Styles
  • Applying Object Styles
  • Redefining Object Styles
Chapter 15: PREFLIGHT, PRINT & PDF (22 min)
  • Live Preflighting
  • Packaging for Output
  • Setting Up Print Options
  • Printing a Booklet
  • Exporting to Adobe PDF
  • Credits

Adobe InDesign CS5: Essentials

£ 99 VAT inc.