You will utilize Adobe InDesign CS3 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents.
Adobe Training Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows. Students should also have the basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and saving files
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Target Student
This course is intended for graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, and marketing communications professionals.
Hardware Requirements
- An Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon®, or Intel Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor.
- 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended).
- 1.8 GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation).
- A color monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card.
- A monitor with 1024 x 768 monitor resolution.
- A CD-ROM drive.
- Internet or phone connection required for product activation
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- manage the InDesign environment.
- design documents.
- enhance documents.
- add tables.
- finalize documents.
- publish Flash documents.
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2
Software Requirements
- Adobe® InDesign® CS3
- Adobe® Reader® 7.0
Adobe Training Course duration
1 Day
Adobe Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Managing the InDesign Environment
- Topic 1A: Explore the InDesign Environment
- Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace
- Topic 1C: Set General and Interface Preferences
Lesson 2: Designing Documents
- Topic 2A: Create a New Document
- Topic 2B: Add Text and Graphics
- Topic 2C: Edit Text
- Topic 2D: Thread Text Frames
- Topic 2E: Convert Other Application Files to InDesign
Lesson 3: Enhancing Documents
- Topic 3A: Apply Colors and Swatches
- Topic 3B: Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes
- Topic 3C: Format Characters and Paragraphs
- Topic 3D: Create and Apply Styles
- Topic 3E: Search and Replace Text and Characters
- Topic 3F: Develop Layers
- Topic 3G: Apply Transparency and Transparency Flattener Presets
Lesson 4: Adding Tables
- Topic 4A: Create a Table
- Topic 4B: Modify a Table Structure
- Topic 4C: Format a Table
- Topic 4D: Create Table and Cell Styles
Lesson 5: Finalizing Documents
- Topic 5A: Check Documents for Problems
- Topic 5B: Print a Document
- Topic 5C: Package Files
- Topic 5D: Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
- Topic 5E: Export PDF Files for Printing
Appendix A: ACE Objectives Map