using InDesign to create student publications
This course is designed for journalism advisers who want to take their skills to the next level.
You will learn how to use (and teach!) Adobe InDesign to create professional-looking content spreads for your yearbook and/or school newspaper.
Whether you’re a veteran adviser or just starting out, this course will provide everything you need to start creating with industry-standard software Adobe InDesign.
$199
$125
Probably not for you if...
- You’re a brand new adviser
(with no graphic design experience) - No access to InDesign
- Limited budget
but, no worries!
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Probably PERFECT for you if...
- Want to teach industry standard software
- Student learn marketable skills
- Use experience/knowledge in real world
- No limits whatsoever
- No learning curve with publisher change
Course CONTENT
MODULE 1
Why use indesign
Why journalism advisers would benefit from using Adobe InDesign to create their student publications.
MODULE 2
how indesign works
How InDesign is different from other design software, and how to create file & asset organization systems in your classroom.
MODULE 3
User interface
Workspaces, toolbars, and palettes, oh my! Familiarize yourself with the interface so you know where to find the tools you need.
MODULE 4
Setting up your publication
Create your spreads with the correct bleed, slug, and margin settings from the start to ensure you don’t run into issues later.
MODULE 5
Placing Images
Learn about various file types, resolution requirements for different publication formats, and practice placing, arrange and adjust images within a layout.
MODULE 6
Designing with type
In this module you’ll master font pairing, kerning, leading, drop caps, columns, text wrap, and more. Soon you’ll be creating content that tells a story both verbally and visually.
MODULE 7
Design Elements
Explore how to create various visual effects by aesthetically employing a color palette and design elements. Learn to create and load swatches, apply blending modes, draw shapes, lines and paths, apply fills and strokes, and more.
MODULE 8
alignment tools
Learn how to use the software’s powerful grid options, smart guides, and live distribute features to create professional-looking layouts with perfect alignment.
MODULE 9
Utilizing styles
Learn how to save your staff time and ensure consistency through the publication by employing character, paragraph, and object styles.
MODULE 10
Creating Templates
Once your staff has built out a robust theme, create modules, layouts, and library elements to use as templates to create more layouts.
module 11
Creating an index
The step-by-step process of creating and formatting an index, using tools such as the index panel and styles.
module 12
Preparing pages for print
In order to prepare your document to go to print, first use the preflight panel to find and repair missing links, remove overset text, replace missing fonts, etc.
BONUS
module 1
Design Trends
Take a look at design trends from the professional graphic design industry and award-winning publications.
BONUS MODULE 2
Inspo to Reality
Explore how to take inspiration from professionals to create design elements in your student publication.
BONUS MODULE 3
Using Tables
Develop and design tables to organize and visualize large amounts of data with quick and easy consistent formatting.
BONUS MODULE 4
Flowing Portraits
Step-by-step tutorial explaining how to flow portraits using assets and data from your portrait photography vendor.
Course schedule
This calendar denotes when each module will be available. All instructional materials that have been published are available on-demand, so you can watch the videos at anytime.
WHAT YOU NEED
TIME
COMMITMENT
Software
Access
Good
Attitude!
COURSE LENGTH
6 weeks
+ 2 BONUS weeks
+ 2 BONUS weeks
INSTRUCTION
2-3 hours/week
PRACTICE + HOMEWORK
2-3 hours/week
OPTIONAL
OR
Taught By Proven Professionals
In a rapidly changing marketing ecosystem, you should learn from the best. Our instructors are proven experts worthy of your attention.
Hear From the Pros
Fellow marketers who took this course have something to tell you
Milly Johns
Marketing Lead at Hoopi.com
★★★★★ 5/5
“I was stuck managing campaigns, this course helped me get the promotion I wanted to marketing director!”
Kelly Johnson
Junior Lorem Isum
★★★★★ 5/5
“Three day course, over 14% ROI gain in the month after. This course has paid for itself a hundred times over”
Bred Millson
Junior Lorem Isum
★★★★★ 5/5
“Marketing strategy calls for a broad understanding of multiple channels, this course covered everything I needed”
Frequently Asked Questions
No, each topic will be taught from the ground up and requires no prior knowledge.
Three days of focused learning, but you can always break it down to smaller segments and study when you have the time.
A team of digital marketing specialists and experts have composed this course based on current day tactics and their real-world professional experience.
You will learn how each major digital channel functions, how to build multi-channel campaigns and the basics of conversion optimization. These pillars of marketing can easily boost your ROI considerably.
If your experience is focused on a single marketing channel or a single type of activity, yes!
Learning how the rest of your marketing ecosystem works can yield great results and optimization opportunities.
At this time the course is available only in the English language, with a focus on US and EU marketing ecosystems.
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