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
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