The scheduled InDesign Masterclass training course allows you to learn InDesign CS5 from introduction to advanced level in just 4 days! Learn about the tools and features available in Adobe InDesign CS5 which take desktop publishing and design to a new level combining extraordinary production power and creative freedom with tight integration with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat software. Initially you will learn to create simple documents and prepare them for print or export as a PDF. Topics in this training course include learning the work area, working with text and graphics, creating simple vector based graphics, and the basics of design.
This advanced training section provides the InDesign user the ability to hone their skills and move their knowledge of Adobe InDesign CS5 to an advanced level. Using the skills learned during the first few days delegates will create complex documents and work with a variety of palettes and tools to further understand the capabilities of this high-end design application.
Through this training course, you can join the growing ranks of creative professionals discovering new levels of creative freedom and productivity using Adobe InDesign software. Tightly integrated with the Adobe applications you use most, InDesign delivers faster production workflows and a more fluid creative environment for designing professional layouts with sophisticated graphics and typography.
Upon successful completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
-Manage the InDesign environment
-Design documents and manage text
-Utilise colours, swatches, and gradients
-Manage transparency and utilise tables
-Prepare for handoff to a service provider
-Create Acrobat PDF files
-Administer advanced styles
-Control text
-Handle page elements, graphics, and paths
-Develop Bézier paths
-Manage long documents
-Import and export files
-Adjust print settings
-Work with XML
