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Adobe InDesign CS3: Essentials

Course Code: DED1837-E
School: Distance-Education.org

Course Materials Available: 90 Days Estimated Hours to Complete Course: 8

Description

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Adam's combination of real-world design experience, technical expertise, and training background make him an ideal InDesign CS3 software guide. In Part 1, he shows you how to navigate the new Adobe InDesign CS3 interface as well as all the paragraph, text, and character options available. In Part 2 you'll learn how to insert Photoshop, Illustrator and PDF files into your work and how to create and transform shapes and effects. Plus, you'll learn necessary skills for using color, working with layers, and preparing your designs for final output.

The student will have access to this course for 1 year. This self-directed course can be completed within 90 days or sooner depending on time and learning capabilities of the student.


Outcomes

By completing this course you will:

  1. Learn to navigate the new user interface, customize important preferences, and create document presets and templates.

  2. Discover how to place multiple Photoshop and Illustrator files with just a few clicks and make all your images fit your layout with ease.

  3. Unleash the power of new transparency effects including bevels, glows, and gradient feathers.

  4. Save time with object styles, text wrap, and lots of tips and tricks along the way.

  5. Give your documents a professional polish with lessons on paragraph formatting options, indents and spacing, hyphenation, and formatting text with styles.


Assessment

Project files are included with this course to aid in your learning. There are no exams or tests.

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