Adobe InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4 Level 1Overview/DescriptionYou are starting to familiarize yourself with print layouts and designs using Adobe InDesign. You want to learn about the tools and features available to you in Adobe InDesign CS4. In this course, you will work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS4.Course ObjectiveYou will utilize Adobe InDesign CS4 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents.Target AudienceThis course is intended for students who want to explore the basic tools and features of InDesign for creating professional page layouts and designs.Prerequisites: Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and retrieving and saving files. Familiarity with other Adobe software applications is helpful, but not required. Hardware Requirements
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Performance-Based ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course ComponentsModule 1: Exploring the InDesign EnvironmentTopic 1A: Explore the InDesign Interface Topic 1B: Customize the Interface Topic 1C: Explore the Navigation Controls Topic 1D: Set General and Interface Preferences Module 2: Designing Documents Topic 2A: Create a Document Topic 2B: Add Text Topic 2C: Add Graphic Topic 2D: Convert Other Application Files to InDesign Module 3: Enhancing Documents Topic 3A: Format Characters and Paragraphs Topic 3B: Apply Color, Swatches, and Gradients Topic 3C: Apply Fills and Strokes Topic 3D: Create and Apply Styles Module 4: Working with Page Elements Topic 4A: Arrange Objects Topic 4B: Align Objects Topic 4C: Manage Page Elements with Layers Topic 4D: Set Up Pages Module 5: Managing Objects Topic 5A: Transform Objects Topic 5B: Edit Objects Topic 5C: Thread Text Frames Topic 5D: Search and Replace Objects Topic 5E: Edit Text Module 6: Working with Tables Topic 6A: Create a Table Topic 6B: Modify a Table Structure Topic 6C: Format a Table Topic 6D: Create Table and Cell Styles Module 7: Finalizing Documents Topic 7A: Check Documents for Errors Topic 7B: Print a Document Topic 7C: Package Files Topic 7D: Export PDF Files for Commercial Printing Topic 7E: Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution Adobe InDesign CS4 Level 2
Overview/DescriptionUsing Adobe® InDesign® you created simple documents. Now, you need to create large documents that are attractive and that which can be accessed globally. In this course, you will deploy the advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality of documents.Course ObjectiveYou will use the advanced features of Adobe® InDesign® CS4 to create and design content for the web and print.Target AudienceThis course is intended for students who want to expand their entry-level knowledge of Adobe InDesign by using advanced features and collaboration tools.Hardware Requirements
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Performance-Based ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Course Components
Module 1: Handling Page Elements Topic 1A: Create Duplicate Items Topic 1B: Handle Text Layout Topic 1C: Create Transparency Topic 1D: Create Anchored Objects Topic 1E: Manage a Library Module 2: Managing Styles Topic 2A: Import Styles from Microsoft® Word Documents Topic 2B: Create Nested Styles Topic 2C: Create Related Styles Topic 2D: Apply Styles in a Sequence Topic 2E: Manage Style Overrides Topic 2F: Redefine Styles Topic 2G: Break the Link Between Styles Module 3: Developing Complex Paths Topic 3A: Create Bézier Paths Topic 3B: Create Clipping Paths Topic 3C: Create Compound Paths Topic 3D: Create Type Outlines Module 4: Administering External Files Topic 4A: Import Layered Files Topic 4B: Merge Data Module 5: Working with an XML File Topic 5A: Integrate XML Content into a Document Topic 5B: Import XML Content Topic 5C: Create a Snippet Module 6: Managing Long Documents Topic 6A: Insert Footnotes Topic 6B: Insert Text Variables Topic 6C: Create Text Conditions Topic 6D: Create Document Sections Topic 6E: Create a Book Topic 6F: Create the Table of Contents Topic 6G: Create Hyperlinks Topic 6H: Create Cross-References Topic 6I: Generate an Index Module 7: Exporting InDesign Files in Other Formats Topic 7A: Export PDF Files Topic 7B: Export Files for the Web Topic 7C: Export Files for Animation Module 8: Adjusting Print Settings Topic 8A: Manage Colors Topic 8B: Preview the Print Output Topic 8C: Create Print Presets |
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