Training Workshop on Adobe InDesign CC Masterclass

Tech For Development -T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course in Adobe InDesign CC Masterclass to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 25th to 29th Nov,2019

Event Information

Course Name: Adobe InDesign CC Masterclass

Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Date: 25th to 29th Nov,2019

Course Fee: KES 50,000 OR USD 666

Online Registration: Register here

Introduction

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing and typesetting software application produced by Adobe Systems. It can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, presentations, books and ebooks.

With InDesign CC you can create and publish content for print, web, and digital distribution. Traditionally a page layout application, it has evolved into the premiere tool for creating eBooks, and magazines for digital devices. In this course, we get you comfortable with working inside the program. You’ll learn how to master the interface, how to work with images, and create the best possible typography.

Who should attend

Anyone who wants to start using InDesign to learn great design skills

People completely new to InDesign with no previous design or publishing experience

Requirements

You will need a copy of Adobe InDesign CC.

No previous design skills are needed.

No previous InDesign skills are needed.

Duration

5 Days

What you will learn

Learn InDesign from the start the way a professional would use it.

Practice everything you learn with provided Exercise Files.

Learn useful keyboard shortcuts and best practices.

Working with Text and Image Frames

Creative Page Layouts and Compositions

Mastering Character and Paragraph Styles

Typographic and typesetting techniques

Working with Books and Long Documents

Print and Digital Publishing

Course Content

Module I

Introduction to InDesign CC

What Is Adobe InDesign?

What does Adobe InDesign do?

Module II

Understanding InDesign’s Workspace

Starting the workspace

A tour of the interface

Interface Preferences

Navigating Pages and Spreads

Controlling Page Zoom Levels

Working with Multiple Documents

Using Workspaces

Rulers and Guides

View options and Screen Modes

Module III

Working with Documents

Creating a new Document

Updating Margins and Columns

Setting Bleed and Slug guides

Document Guides Explained

Ruler Guides Explained

Saving Documents

Exporting and IDML File

InDesign Library Files

Creating InDesign Snippets

Working with Pages

Using the Page Tool

Creating and Applying Master Page

Overriding Master Page Content

Numbering Pages

Working with Page Sections

Module IV

Basics of Text

Creating Text Frames

Working with Text

Placeholder Text

Special Character and Glyphs

Placing Text

Placing Long Text

Threading Text Frames

Text Frame Options

Inset Spacing and Vertical Justification

Baseline Options

Auto-size Text Frames

Story Editor

Module V

Working with Graphics

Placing Images

Placing Images with Adobe Bridge

Using the Links Panel

Embed Links

Working with External Graphics Programs

Frame Fitting Options

Working with Images and Transparency

Using Captions

Module VI

Typography

Basic Formatting Options

Additional Formatting Options

Font Sizing Explained

Changing the Cases

Open Type Fonts Options

Basic Paragraph Formatting

Drop caps

Hyphenation Options

Span or Split Columns

Using the Justification Options

Adding Tab stops

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

Hand-on Exercise

Action plan

Visit our website for more details.

Tailor-made training

This training course can also be tailored for your organization. This way, your organization will benefit by:

Using own datasets and tools during the training.

Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on.

Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice.

Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation.

Testimonials

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FAQs

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How to participate

Register as individual.

Contact information

Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Tel: +254 706909947
Website: www.t4d.co.ke

Kind regards.

Sylvia Kura,
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development
Innovation for impact