Introduction to Adobe InDesign (Online)

Course Times & Enrolment

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Course Summary

This course introduces students to the Adobe InDesign. Whether you are new to InDesign or just needing a refresher, this course will guide you through the various elements and functions such as image manipulations, tools, brushes and working with layers to creating posters, flyers and other publishing materials.

Please be aware that all of our digital courses that employ the use of computers and Adobe software are delivered on Apple Mac computers.

Short 1:1 sessions with the tutor will be offered to students once a week within the times outlined below:

Wednesday 6-8pm

The course will be delivered via Blackboard Collaborate and Learn.

Course Details

Pre-requisites for enrolment

By signing up to the course students will be given access to a free Adobe Creative Cloud licence to the suite of Adobe software for the duration of the course. Details will be provided after you have signed up for a course.

Special Information

Materials you will need to bring for the first session:

Note pad,
USB / Memory stick or external HD.

In addition to the course fee, students are expected to provide the following list of indicative tools, materials and equipment:

Note pad,
USB / Memory stick or external HD.

Content of Course

Each session, students will be introduced to various aspects of Adobe InDesign. The sessions will explore a combination of practical exercises and demonstrations, which include:

1. Getting started - Navigating and exploring the InDesign environment, understanding what the software is used for.

2. Explore and develop the skills for designing documents and exporting them as Acrobat PDF files.

3. Explore the use of colours, swatches, transparency and gradients.

4. Explore working with text and graphics, creating vector-based graphics, and the basics of design.

5. Explore combining and integrating other Adobe Creative Suite software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.

Teaching method(s)

Ideally you should have;

• An up-to-date web browser (Google Chrome recommended)

• Microphone (ideally headset) and Webcam

• Strong Internet connection

Teaching will be fully online and will typically include a range of practical exercises, introductions to techniques, processes and concepts, and set projects which lead to more focused and personal exploration. Over the course, students’ progress will be monitored and supported by the tutor. Teaching will include practical demonstrations, group discussions and critiques.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge for the principles of the Adobe InDesign software package.
Demonstrate an ability to use the key features of the Adobe InDesign software.
Demonstrate an ability to apply the skills learnt to a project.

Sources

Web Sources

Design on Adobe TV: http://tv.adobe.com/product/indesign

InDesign online help (accessible from the Help menu within InDesign)

Queries

If you have questions regarding the course or enrolment, please contact COL Reception at Paterson's Land by email COL@ed.ac.uk or by phone 0131 650 4400.

Student support

If you have a disability, learning difficulty or health condition which may affect your studies, please let us know by ticking the 'specific support needs' box on your course application form. This will allow us to make appropriate adjustments in advance and in accordance with your rights under the Equality Act 2010. For more information please visit the Student Support section of our website.