Adobe InDesign CS5

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Instructor: Ms. Stacy Sherman
E-mail: stacy.sherman@browardschools.com
Website: http://www.s-sherman.com

Course Description:

In this course, you will learn the most important topics of Adobe InDesign CS5. You will first learn how to get started with InDesign. Next, you will learn how to work with text and set up a document. You will then learn how to work with frames, colors, place and link graphics, create graphics, work with transparency, and work with tools and tables. Then, you will focus on making books, creating tables of contents and indexes, and exploring advanced techniques and preparing, packaging, and exporting documents. The last section in this book will teach you how to create interactive documents in InDesign using hyperlinks, buttons, transitions, and animation.

Text/Materials:

Text: Chris Botello, Adobe InDesign CS5—Revealed, Delmar Cengage Learning, 2011
Data Files: Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the data files.
Software: Microsoft Office 2007, Internet Explorer 7, Adobe InDesign CS5, and Windows 7 will be used. Another operating system may be used, but students may notice some differences in the appearance of certain dialog boxes.
Handouts: Additional handouts may be required. Instructor will provide information on obtaining this material.

 Teaching Methods:

  • Lectures/Demonstrations: Important material from the text and outside sources will be covered in class. You should plan to take careful notes as not all material can be found in the texts or readings. Discussion is encouraged as is student-procured, outside material relevant to topics being covered.
  • Assignments: Skills Reviews, Project Builders, Design Project, Portfolio Project and other projects and readings will be periodically assigned to help support and supplement material found in the lessons. These assignments may require the application of various software applications.
  • Quizzes: Occasional scheduled or unscheduled quizzes will be given to help ensure you stay up with assigned material.
  • Exams: Three exams will be given. The exams will be closed book/note and will test assigned readings and material discussed in class. Review sheets will be provided before the exam day. The final exam will not be comprehensive in nature. However, the instructor reserves the right to retest on material that was not appropriately comprehended. These items will be noted on exam review sheets.
  • Internet Support: Check the class Web page for additional information about the software, or to post a question about this course.

 Course Outline

Week

 

Material

1

Getting to Know InDesign
  • Explore the InDesign Workspace
  • View and Modify page elements
  • Navigate Through a Document
  • Work with Objects and Smart Guides

2

Working with Text

  • Format Text
  • Format Paragraphs
  • Create and Apply Styles
  • Edit Text
  • Create Bulleted and Numbered Lists

3

Setting Up a Document
  • Create a New Document and Set Up a Master Page
  • Create Text on Master Pages
  • Apply Master Pages to Document Pages
  • Modify Master Pages and Document Pages
  • Place and Thread Text
  • Create New Sections and Wrap Text

4

Working with Frames
  • Align and Distribute Objects on a Page
  • Stack and Layer Objects
  • Work with Graphics Frames
  • Work with Text Frames

5

Working with Colors
  • Work with Process Colors
  • Apply Color
  • Work with Spot Colors
  • Work with Gradients

6

Working with Placed Images
  • Place Multiple Graphics
  • Use the Links Panel 
  • Explore Image Resolution Issues
  • Place Vector Graphics
  • Interface InDesign with Photoshop
  • Use Libraries

7

Creating Graphics
  • Use the Pen Tool
  • Reshape Frames and Apply Stroke Effects
  • Work with Polygons and Compound Paths
  • Work with Advanced Text Features

8

Exploring Effects and Advanced Techniques
  • Use the Pathfinder Panel
  • Create New Stroke Styles
  • Incorporate Gridify Behavior
  • Work with Multiple Page Sizes
  • Work with Nested Styles
  • Apply Live Corner Effects
  • Work with Effects and Object Styles

9

Working with Tabs and Tables
  • Work with Tabs
  • Create and Format a Table
  • Format Text in a Table
  • Place Graphics in a Table

10

Making Books, Tables of Contents, and Indexes
  • Create a Book File
  • Organize a Book File
  • Create a Table of Contents
  • Create an Index

11

Preparing, Packaging, and Exporting Documents for Print
  • Create Bleeds, Slugs, and Printer’s Marks
  • Use the Ink Manager and Preview Color Separations
  • Preflight and Package a Document
  • Export a Document

12

Creating an Interactive Document
  • Explore Interactive Documents
  • Set Up Interactive Documents
  • Incorporate Hyperlinks and Buttons
  • Apply and View Page Transitions
  • Add Animation

 

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