Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 Course Outline
*** Platform Note: This class for Mac or PC Users ***
Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When taking this class from one of our locations, it will be taught using PC hardware with Windows software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. When taking this course from home or office, students can use either PC or Mac hardware to attach to the hosted Windows-based Adobe software.
Overview
Once you gain a foundation and some experience using Core Skills, you are ready for Level 2 training. IMPORTANT: To ensure you have the necessary skills for successful participation in the Level 2 training for InDesign, please carefully review the topics included in the Level 1 course for InDesign.
In Level 2 classes, content is covered at a faster pace and additional focus is placed on use of shortcuts and real world 'tips and tricks' to improve your workflow.
Each lesson includes unique and challenging project files. The Level 2 class also goes more thoroughly into advanced topics with some of the project files from our Level 1 courses.
*** Version Note ***
Our Adobe classes are for users of the CC and CS6 versions. These classes are run on the CC version of the software but are relevant for CS6 users as well. In addition, we upgrade our software shortly after new training materials are released from Adobe. Typically new content is available within 2 to 4 months of a software release.
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
Having Trouble Taking Off Work for Training?
Many people are not able to take off for a 2 or 3-day class. We have another option. Our Adobe On-Demand self-study classes let you learn at your own pace on your own time. Our classes blend Adobe Official training materials with video tutorials, quizzes, and real world project-based labs to offer a cost-effective alternative to our live instructor-led classes. To learn more, click on the link below:
Adobe On-Demand: Adobe InDesign CC
Prerequisites
Students should have experience with InDesign and working knowledge of the skills covered in Core Skills: Level 1. Specifically, you should be familiar with the workspace, be able to create documents and pages, and work with objects, text, typography, and styles. For more information on the Level 1 course, go to:
InDesign CC Core Skills: Level 1
Course Outline
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
Working with Color
Managing color
Search and replace colors.
Working with tint swatches
Working with gradients
Working with color groups
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.
Editing Text
Finding and changing a missing font
Editing text by dragging and dropping
Using the Story Editor
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.
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.
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.
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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