InDesign for Student Publications - Organized Adviser | Online Courses

Probably not for you if...

You’re a brand new adviser (with no graphic design experience)
No access to InDesign
Limited budget

BUT NO WORRIES!
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Probably PERFECT for you if...

Want to teach industry standard software
– Students learn marketable skills
– Use experience/knowledge in real world
Want to create with no limits whatsoever
Want to have no learning curve if you change publishers

YOU WILL NEED

Access to additional graphic design software such as Photoshop or Canva may be helpful too, but not required.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR ADVISERS IN TEXAS:

Organized Adviser is a TEA authorized Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Provider, and will award hours for all course material completed.

ABOUT THE instructor, KATIE MORENO

Adobe, the Adobe logo, InDesign, and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe in the United States and/or other countries.
THIS COURSE IS NOT AUTHORIZED, ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY ADOBE, PUBLISHER OF INDESIGN.

Course Content

Why Use InDesign 12 min

Why journalism advisers would benefit from using Adobe InDesign to create their student publications.

How InDesign Works 17 min

How InDesign is different from other design software, and how to create file & asset organization systems in your classroom.

User Interface 16

Workspaces, toolbars, and palettes, oh my! Familiarize yourself with the interface so you know where to find the tools you need.

Setting Up Your Publication 12 min

Create your spreads with the correct bleed, slug, and margin settings from the start to ensure you don’t run into issues later.

Placing Images 24 min

Learn about various file types, resolution requirements for different publication formats, and practice placing, arrange and adjust images within a layout.

Designing with Type 46 min

Master working with and formatting text.

Design Elements 36 min

Explore how to create various visual effects by aesthetically employing a color palette and design elements. Learn to create and load swatches, apply blending modes, draw shapes, lines and paths, apply fills and strokes, and more.

Alignment Tools 5 min

Learn how to use the software’s powerful grid options, smart guides, and live distribute features to create professional-looking layouts with perfect alignment.

Utilizing Styles 15 min

Learn how to save your staff time and ensure consistency through the publication by employing character, paragraph, and object styles.

Creating Templates 39 min

The step-by-step process of creating and formatting an index, using tools such as the index panel and styles.

Creating an Index 24 min

The step-by-step process of creating and formatting an index, using tools such as the index panel and styles.

Preparing pages for print 19 min

In order to prepare your document to go to print, first use the preflight panel to find and repair missing links, remove overset text, replace missing fonts, etc.

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Course Includes

12 Modules
Course Certificate