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Adobe InDesign Introduction

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A practical six-hour introduction to Adobe InDesign — create professional layouts and publications with text, images, master pages, styles and export workflows.

Audience

This six-hour beginners' course is designed for anyone new to Adobe InDesign, including:

  • New graphic designers

  • Marketing and comms teams

  • Print and publishing entrants

  • Hobbyist layout designers

    • Course Outline

      This course is structured into a series of focused sessions, each designed to build knowledge, develop practical skills and support effective application in the workplace.

    • Overview of Adobe InDesign

      Get oriented to the InDesign workspace and the role of layout design.

    • Navigating the Interface

      Familiarise yourself with menus, panels and tool options.

    • Creating a New Document

      Set up documents using presets and custom specs.

    • Working with Text

      Add and format text and link across frames.

    • Importing and Managing Images

      Place and fit images within image frames.

    • Understanding Master Pages

      Apply master pages for consistent layouts.

    • Working with Shapes and Graphics

      Draw and style shapes and design elements.

    • Understanding Layers

      Organise content using layers.

    • Page Numbering and Sections

      Apply page numbering and manage sections.

    • Working with Styles

      Create paragraph and character styles for consistency.

    • Tables and Interactive Elements

      Insert tables and add interactive elements.

    • Preflight and Document Checking

      Verify documents are ready for output.

    • Exporting and Printing Documents

      Export documents for print and digital.

    Learning Outcomes

    • Understand the role of Adobe InDesign in layout design and publishing
    • Navigate the InDesign workspace, menus, panels and tools confidently
    • Create new documents using custom specifications and presets
    • Add and format text and link text across frames
    • Place, manage and fit images within InDesign documents
    • Apply master pages for consistent layout elements
    • Draw and style shapes and graphic elements
    • Organise content using layers for efficient design
    • Apply page numbering and manage sections for complex layouts
    • Create and apply paragraph and character styles
    • Insert and style tables and add interactive elements
    • Run preflight checks to verify document readiness
    • Export documents in formats suited to print and digital use

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