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Description

The "Adobe InDesign - Essential Training Course" is a structured program tailored for individuals eager to master Adobe InDesign, a premier tool for layout and design. The course begins with an introduction to the software, covering its key features, uses, and workspace navigation. Participants learn to set up new documents with precision, ensuring a strong foundation for their projects.

The curriculum delves into text management, exploring the Type Tool, text frame options, and the creation of paragraph and character styles. It also emphasizes working with graphics, teaching learners to import, adjust, and integrate images, shapes, and lines seamlessly into their designs.

Layout design basics are covered in-depth, including the use of guides, grids, master pages, and layers for efficient and professional workflows. The course also introduces color theory, gradients, transparency, blending modes, and effects to enhance visual appeal.

Advanced text features, such as text on a path, text warp, and linking text boxes, are explored to add creative flair. Participants are guided through preparing files for print and export, ensuring high-quality outputs. Essential tools, keyboard shortcuts, and best practices are also highlighted for streamlined design processes.

The program culminates in a comprehensive final project, where learners create a multi-part book design, applying all the skills acquired. This course is ideal for beginners and professionals aiming to elevate their design expertise with Adobe InDesign.

With this knowledge you will be able to:

  • Learn to navigate Adobe InDesign, set up documents, and workspaces.
  • Master text tools, styles, and advanced typography features.
  • Work seamlessly with graphics, layouts, colors, and effects.
  • Export designs for print and digital formats effectively.
  • Complete hands-on projects to build practical design skills
  • Work as a freelance graphic designer in marketplaces like Upwork, Fiverr, People Per Hour, etc

Curriculum

  • Chapter 00: Welcome

    0:0m
    • C0.01: Welcome to your learning journey!

      Resource
    • C0.02: What is Learnio?

      Resource
    • C0.03: Setting goals

      Resource
    • C0.04: Join our Community

      Resource
    • C0.05: How it works: Assignments

      Resource
  • Chapter 01: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

    24:32m
    • 1.1 Overview of Adobe InDesign, Key features and uses

      Video
    • 1.2 Setting Up a New Document

      Video
    • 1.3 Navigating the InDesign Interface _ Workspaces

      Video
  • Chapter 02: Working with Text

    34:0m
    • 2.1 Type Tool in depth

      Video
    • 2.2 Text Frame Options

      Video
    • 2.3 Paragraph and Character Styles

      Video
  • Chapter 03: Working with Graphics

    26:21m
    • 3.1 Importing and Placing Images

      Video
    • 3.2 Adjusting Images

      Video
    • 3.3 Working with Shapes and Lines

      Video
  • Chapter 04: Layout Design Basics

    26:3m
    • 4.1 Usages of Guides and Grids

      Video
    • 4.2 Understanding master pages

      Video
    • 4.3 Working With Layers

      Video
  • Chapter 05: Color and Effects

    19:56m
    • 5.1 Working with Color

      Video
    • 5.2 Gradients, Transparency _ blending modes

      Video
    • 5.3 Applying Effects

      Video
  • Chapter 06: Advanced Text Features

    38:36m
    • 6.1 Text on a Path

      Video
    • 6.2 Text Warp

      Video
    • 6.3 Primary Text Frame

      Video
    • 6.4 Page Numbers

      Video
    • 6.5 Text Box Link

      Video
  • Chapter 07: Preparing for Print and Export

    11:20m
    • 7.1 Save As Package

      Video
    • 7.2 Saving _ Exporting the Files

      Video
  • Chapter 08: Other Tools and Best Practices

    19:8m
    • 8.1 Other Essential Tools _ Options

      Video
    • 8.2 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts

      Video
  • Chapter 09: Final Project - Book Design

    66:0m
    • 9.1 Creating a Book Design Part-1

      Video
    • 9.2 Creating a Book Design Part-2

      Video
    • 9.3 Creating a Book Design Part-3

      Video
    • 9.4 Creating A Book Design Part-4

      Video
    • 9.5 Creating a Book Design Part-5

      Video
  • Chapter 10: Conclusion

    0:43m
    • 10.1 Conclusion

      Video