InDesign: stage 1

- Construct simple advertisements.
- Layout a multi column page.
- Identify and place correct image file formats for print.
- Apply text formatting and create save and apply a Paragraph Style.
- Wrap text around an object
- Export a basic pdf for print
- Package work to archive it for future use.
What previous students have achieved on this course:
“I learnt a lot. I had no idea of how to use InDesign at the start. I feel happy that I will be able to use it at university and that was my aim at the start.” MW

“I learned about adding and manipulating text, images and blocks of colour/shapes. Adding columns, styles, and formatting. Preparing for printing/ publishing – resolution, bleeds, gutters, etc.” JP

“I am able to create fliers, posters and simple booklets. I understand the importance of design theory.” ML

“The course has given me skills to practise independently and to progress further.” MR

Suitable for beginners to InDesign. You should be familiar with the basics of computing, although this does not need
to be on Apple Macs. You should be able to work confidently with the keyboard and mouse in either a word
processing or a creative creative software program

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Each student has their own computer.
Presentations will be made using computers, whiteboard, overhead screen and printed notes.
Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where appropriate, will help you grasp the concepts.