InDesign Training | Chicago

Fast Facts

Duration
2 days

Class Size
Max 10 students

Times
9.00am to 4.30pm

Computer
One per student

Training Manual
Included

Price
795.00

InDesign CS3 Fundamentals

Upcoming Classes
Course Outline
Instructors

Course Description

This Adobe Certified InDesign course teaches participants how to create advertisements, flyers, brochures, newsletters and other marketing materials using Adobe InDesign CS3.

You get hands-on practice working with basic through advanced techniques to get the most out of your experience.

Target Audience

Graphic and marketing professionals who need an essential understanding of page layout using Adobe InDesign. No prior experience of InDesign is required. Experienced users will also benefit from all the tips and tricks and practical exercises.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this InDesign training course students will be able to:

Navigating within InDesign.
Creating and Formatting Text.
Working with Layers.
Adding Graphics.
Using the Pages Palette.
The Drawing Tools.
Creating and Editing Tables.
Formatting Text with Styles.
Transparency Settings.
Feathering and Drop Shadows.
Prepare Documents for Print.
Advanced Features and Tips to get Best out of InDesign.

Upcoming Classes

Chicago	Jan, 2009	Feb, 2009	Mar, 2009	Apr, 2009
InDesign CS3 Fundamentals	Jan 7 - 8	Feb 9 - 10	Mar 9 - 10

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Course Outline

Getting to Know the Work Area

Getting started
Looking at the work area
Changing the magnification of a document
Navigating through your document
Exploring on your own
Review
Setting Up Your Document

Working with Frames

Working with Layers
Creating and editing text frames
Creating and editing graphics frames
Working with Frames

Importing and Editing Text

Creating and entering text
Vertically aligning text
Flowing text
Working with styles
Flowing text automatically
Adding a jump line page number
Using semi-autoflow to place text frames
Changing the number of columns on a page
Loading styles from another document
Flowing text into an existing frame
Finding and changing
Checking spelling of a story
Adding words to a dictionary
Checking spelling dynamically
Automatically correcting misspelled words
Drag and drop text editing
Using the story editor

Working with Typography

Adjusting vertical spacing
Changing fonts and type style
Changing paragraph alignment
Creating a drop cap
Adjusting letter and word spacing
Working with tabs
Adding a rule below a paragraph

Working with Color

Defining printing requirements
Adding colors to the Swatches Panel
Applying colors to objects
Creating dashed strokes
Working with gradients
Creating a tint
Creating a spot color
Applying color to text
Using advanced gradient techniques

Ensuring consistent color
Color management: An overview
Setting up color management in InDesign
A look at the Adobe Bridge
Color-managing imported graphics in InDesign
Assigning a profile after importing an image
Embedding a profile in a Photoshop image
Assigning a profile while importing a graphic

Working with Styles

Creating and applying paragraph styles
Creating and applying character styles
Nesting character styles inside paragraph styles
Creating and applying object styles
Creating and applying table and cell styles
Globally updating styles
Loading styles from another document

Importing and Linking Graphics

Comparing vector and bitmap graphics
Updating revised graphics
Adjusting view quality
Working with clipping paths
Importing a Photoshop file and alpha channels
Placing native files
Using a library to manage objects
Creating a library
Using Adobe Bridge to import graphics
Creating tables
Importing and formatting a table
Using graphics within tables
Formatting text within a table

Working with Transparency

Importing and colorizing a black-and-white image
Applying transparency settings
Working with effects
Working with long documents
Defining a book
Working with a table of contents
Maintaining consistency across book files
Indexing the book

Output and PDF Exporting

Using Preflight
Using Package
Creating an Adobe PDF proof
Separation preview
Transparency flattener preview
Previewing the page
Printing a laser or inkjet proof

Meet the Instructors

Eva

Eva is a certified Adobe instructor and holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.

Eva has more than 15 years graphic design experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (major in illustration) and a Masters in Fine Art (major in painting and printmaking).

Eva is an exceptional and passionate trainer, and consistently achieves 100% top marks on her evaluations.

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"Learning new computer programs and concepts can be very hard at times. However, the instructor was the best I have had so far in computer training. She spoke clearly, knew what she was talking about, was able to relate it to the real world, took time to help those who needed it, was very prepared, and created examples that were easy to understand and follow. I would definitely take another course from her."

Heather Fairclough - Accelerated Learning Group

"I very much enjoyed this class. I learned a lot of valuable information that I will be able to use in my day to day activities at my job. Eva was great! She was very friendly and made the learning atmosphere fun and kept it interesting, while at the same time paying the same amount of personnel attention to each student. I highly recommend this course."

Melissa Ziemba - TranSystems

"Eva provided an extremely beneficial training course. She taught the concepts, helped all students apply these concepts to their real world situations, and made the experience very enjoyable. Her friendly and upbeat personality was truly appreciated and kept the information lighthearted! She is a valuable asset to your corporation!"

Diane Serowka - Michael J Graft Builder, Inc.

Michael

Mike is Certified Adobe Instructor expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Mike real world experience includes 12 years working as a senior designer and senior production artist.

Mike has also been teaching Adobe software since 2003 and has a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.

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"Michael was a very good and engaging instructor. He balances the lessons with practical, real life experiences and insight into the design/print world. He was also very open to covering topics from all angles - beginner to advance. I've enjoyed this class and am looking forward to the next one."

Jennifer Lechtanski - University of Notre Dame

"This class was great! I had originally taken an introduction class to InDesign at another computer training location, but this class far exceeded what I learned previously. I am very happy with the instructor and staff."

Michelle Fadeley - Optonol, Inc.

"This is the best professional instruction I have experienced. This has been a very positive experience. I would strongly recommend Training Connection to my peers and subordinates."

Mark Denofrio - AwardVision Inc

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