Adobe On-Demand: InDesign Complete (Levels 1 & 2) Course Outline
*** This is an On-Demand (self-study) course, 180-day, 24/7 access via the internet ***
(Applicable State and Local taxes may be added for On-Demand purchases, depending on your location.)
You may take this course at any time; there are no set dates.
Note: the 180-day access period begins at time of purchase.
About Adobe On-Demand
Our Adobe On-Demand classes are self-study courses with 30 to 40 hours of content. They include hours of videos, hands-on labs, and knowledge checks created by Adobe and third-party educators to mirror the content found in the traditional live instructor-led versions of this course.
**What You Need to Take this Training**
You will need the product software (V2018 or newer) on your computer (PC or MAC), high-speed internet connection & access to Google Drive or OneDrive for downloading files.
Overview
This Adobe On-Demand class will cover the same topics that are covered in the Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 1 and Level 2 classes through the eLearning web edition of the text. This class also includes expanded InDesign tutorials and related labs which are designed to reinforce new skills and prepare the user for the Adobe ACP Certification exam for InDesign. It is not required that the student take the exams.
Version Note
Our Creative Cloud classes upgrade to the latest CC version as soon as new official training materials are released from Adobe. This is typically 2 to 4 months from a new software release. In addition, the expanded tutorials are oriented toward the Adobe ACP certification exams. The tutorials are typically updated within 6 months of a new exam release.
Prerequisites
Basic computer and file management skills are required for Core Skills level Adobe courses. Students should know how to - locate, copy and open files; create folders; arrange, re-size, minimize and maximize application windows; start and exit programs; manage use of multiple programs simultaneously; and switch between open programs.
Adobe On-Demand Learner Profiles
Adobe On-Demand is a self-study training solution that was designed for two types of learners. First, Adobe On-Demand is a great fit for experienced graphics or web professionals who don't need a traditional classes to upgrade their existing skills. They can pick and choose topics to make the most effective use of their time. Second, Adobe On-Demand is perfect for highly-motivated individuals who are new to Adobe products and need to space their learning over a period of weeks or months. These learners can take their time and repeat sections as needed until they master the new concepts.
ONLC Extras
ONLC Training Centers bundles in valuable extras with our Adobe On-Demand Courses. These extras are not available from other training companies.
Adobe Official Workbook. Get the Adobe Official Training Workbook in both hard copy text and the web edition. The web edition contains online lessons with downloadable files for the projects. Also there are interactive quizzes, videos, and updated material covering new feature releases from Adobe.
Expanded Tutorial Access. These are a series of project-based labs with online videos hosted by industry professionals. The tutorials take a real-world approach to learning and are an excellent complement to the feature-based learning provided in the Adobe Official Workbook. (180-day Access.)
24/7 Online Support. You will be able to chat online with a content matter expert while you are taking your Adobe On-Demand class. And, with your permission, the expert can even take over your computer to provide with assistance with your labs. (3-Month Access.)
ILT Participant Option. You've purchased Adobe On-Demand, have gone through the training and decided that you still want to see a live class. Just pay the difference between the Adobe On-Demand course and the Instructor-Led Training (ILT) class and you can have a seat in our live class. Get both self-study and live, instructor-led training for the retail price of the instructor-led class alone! (Available for either the instructor-led Level 1 or Level 2 class. Only one class per participant.)
Do You Still Prefer a Live, Instructor-led Class?
Already know Adobe On-Demand training is not right for you? We also offer this same course content in a live, instructor-led format. For more details, click on the links below:
Adobe InDesign CC Core Skills: Level 1 and
Adobe InDesign CC Core Skills: Level 2
Interested in More Training?
For individuals seeking comprehensive training, we offer bundles so that you can attend multiple Adobe InDesign classes at a discount. For more information on savings, go to:
Adobe InDesign Bundle
Course Outline
- Level 1 -
Lesson 1: Introducing the Workspace
Open documents.
Select and use tools.
View information in the Properties panel.
Use the Control panel.
Manage document windows.
Work with panels.
Customize the workspace.
Change the magnification of a document.
Navigate through a document.
Use context menus and panel menus.
Change Interface preferences
Lesson 2: Getting to Know InDesign
View layout aids.
Type and style text.
Import text and thread text frames.
Import a graphic.
Move, rotate, fill, and stroke (outline) an object.
Automate formatting with paragraph, character, and object styles.
Check on potential production issues with the Preflight panel.
Preview a document in Presentation mode.
Lesson 3: Setting up a Document and Working with Pages
Create a new document and set document defaults.
Save custom document settings as a document preset.
Lay out a parent page.
Create an additional parent page.
Apply a parent page to document pages.
Add pages to a document.
Rearrange and delete pages.
Change the size of pages.
Create sections and specify page numbering.
Lay out document pages.
Prepare artwork to print to the edge of the paper.
Rotate a document page.
Lesson 4: Working with Objects
Work with layers.
Create and edit text frames and graphics frames.
Import graphics into graphics frames.
Crop, move, and scale graphics.
Wrap text around an object or a graphic.
Modify and align objects.
Select and modify multiple objects.
Lesson 5: Managing Color
Create color swatches.
Apply colors to objects, strokes, and text.
Lesson 6: Flowing Text
Import and flow text into existing text frames.
Resize text frames automatically.
Link text frames to flow text across columns and pages.
Clean up text by deleting extra paragraph returns
Apply paragraph styles to text.
Control column breaks.
Make a jump line to indicate where an article continues.
Lesson 7: Editing Text
Enter and import text.
Find and change text and formatting.
Check the spelling in a document.
Edit a spelling dictionary.
Automatically correct misspelled words.
Lesson 8: Working with Typography
Adjust vertical and horizontal text spacing.
Change fonts and type styles.
Insert special characters.
Create a headline that spans multiple columns.
Adjust line and column breaks.
Add and format a drop cap.
Adjust line breaks.
Lesson 9: Working with Styles
Creating and applying paragraph styles
Creating and applying character styles
Globally updating styles
Loading styles from another document
Lesson 10: Printing an Exporting
Previewing the page
Creating an Adobe PDF proof
Creating a Press-Ready PDF and saving a PDF preset
Packaging files
- Level 2 -
Lesson 11: Working with Objects
Review - Creating and modifying graphics frames
Creating multiple frames in one step
Transforming the shape of frames
Selecting and modifying grouped objects
Flowing type along a path
Lesson 12: Working with Color
Managing color
Search and replace colors.
Working with tint swatches
Working with gradients
Working with color groups
Lesson 13: Flowing Text
Create linked frames automatically.
Add pages and linked frames automatically while flowing text.
Clean up text by deleting extra paragraph returns.
Apply paragraph styles to text.
Control column breaks.
Align text to the baseline grid.
Lesson 14: Editing Text
Finding and changing a missing font
Editing text by dragging and dropping
Using the Story Editor
Lesson 15: Working with Styles
Review - Creating and applying paragraph styles
Review - Creating and applying character styles
Creating and applying object styles
Globally update styles.
Import and apply styles from other InDesign documents.
Lesson 16: Importing and Modifying Graphics
Distinguish between vector and bitmap graphics.
Manage imported graphic files using the Links panel.
Adjust the display quality of graphics.
Import Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator graphics using different techniques.
Use various sizing and fitting techniques.
Wrap text around graphics.
Fill type with a graphic.
Lesson 17: Working with Transparency
Change the opacity of objects drawn in InDesign.
Apply transparency settings to imported graphics.
Apply transparency settings to text.
Apply blending modes to overlapping objects.
Apply feathering effects to objects.
Add a drop shadow to text.
Apply multiple effects to an object.
Copy effects between objects.
Apply an effect to one layer of a Photoshop file.
Edit and remove effects.
Lesson 18: Printing and Exporting
Pre-flighting files
Previewing separations
Managing colors
Previewing the page
Creating an Adobe PDF proof
Creating a Press-Ready PDF and saving a PDF preset
Printing a proof and saving a print preset
View outline in Word
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