CSDM-N119 - Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Course Description
Adobe InDesign is the industry-leading layout and page design software for print and digital media. Students will gain the software skills needed to create, preflight, and publish everything from printed and digital materials to interactive online documents, as well as the ability to create design solutions using thoughtful, visual communication. Students will also learn through presentations, discussions, and critiques.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Differentiate and navigate between relevant vocabularies of publication graphics and understand its structure, organization, content creation and visual communication, in the construction of unique Adobe InDesign CC designs,
- Interpret the contextual uses of digital design formats and apply Adobe InDesign CC techniques to visually communicate their visual, textual and interactive ideas to their audiences,
- Gain critical knowledge of Adobe InDesign CC by studying and skillfully applying the full range of the software’s creation and editing capabilities to create unique design,
- Create design solutions using thoughtful, visual communication,
- Critique individual’s preliminary work using professional examples and develop the visual acuity to plan the best revisions for their own final Adobe InDesign CC designs.
Students are responsible for purchasing their own software. Adobe CC is required for this course.
50% Off Adobe CC License
When you enrol in a course with the School of Continuing Studies, get a 6-month Adobe Creative Cloud License at 50% off. That’s $36 per month. Simply add Adobe CC to your cart when you register for a course and start creating.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Digital Media Skills Certificate : Qualifying Courses
- Graphic Design and Visual Communication Skills Certificate : Qualifying Courses