Adobe InDesign Fundamentals : A Short Course At Nottingham Trent University
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Start Date(s): 10 June 2023
Duration: Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm, two days
Adobe InDesign is the industry standard software for designing high quality documents, rich layouts and page designs to use in print and digital publications.
It has the tools to create a range of high-quality documents across both digital and print media, including advertisements, brochures, digital magazines, eBooks, flyers, interactive PDFs, packaging, posters, publications, reports and stationary.
You’ll be introduced to the main functions of Adobe InDesign as well as receiving industry level tips, tricks and shortcuts, so that you can effectively integrate images and text together for maximum impact.
It’s ideal for anyone looking to produce professional quality documents for either artistic pursuits or professional projects.
What you’ll study
On this course, you will:
understand the key role of Adobe InDesign among the other Adobe applications
understand key typography points and use of hierarchy
create files for digital and print outputs
learn about pages and create master pages and grids
understand the importance of the placement of artwork and text
get tips on key compositions
create typographic style sheets
practice populating a file with artwork and type using key features of Adobe InDesign
learn how to save and export files in various formats.
The course is also suitable for anyone who has completed Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator courses at NTU or elsewhere, as you’ll be able to include vector graphics and place photos into your page designs.
Through practical projects and demonstrations, you’ll develop your skills in the software to create visually interesting documents ready for print or to use online.
You’ll have dedicated, uninterrupted study time in our industry standard Mac suites, using the latest version of Adobe InDesign software.
What will you gain?
You’ll be challenged creatively with the support of a small group of like-minded people, with lots individual attention from the tutor to support your projects.
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in using Adobe InDesign to create multi-page publications for a variety of uses.
A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion of the course.
Tutor profile
Jason Holroyd is an award-winning graphic designer, art director and illustrator.
Jason graduated from NTU with a degree in graphic design and has over 15 years industry experience, working with clients and agencies such as 4 Creative, Arts Council England and Warner Brothers Records.
He has been teaching for over 12 years and is currently an associate lecturer on the NTU graphic design degree course.
