Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2

*** Platform Note: This class for Mac or PC Users *** Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When attending this class at an ONLC center, you will be using PC hardware with Windows software. Those attending from their own location can use either PC or Mac hardware to attach to the hosted Windows-based Adobe software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. Overview Once you gain a foundation and some experience using Core Skills, you are ready for Level 2 training. In Level 2 classes, content is covered at a faster pace and additional focus is placed on use of shortcuts and real world 'tips and tricks' to improve your workflow. Each lesson includes unique and challenging project files. The Level 2 class also goes more thoroughly into advanced topics with some of the project files from our Level 1 course. _ IMPORTANT: To ensure you have the necessary skills for successful participation in the Level 2 training for InDesign, please carefully review the topics included in the ` InDesign CC Core Skills: Level 1 .
*** Version Note *** Our Adobe classes are for users of the CC and CS6 versions. These classes are run on the CC version of the software but are relevant for CS6 users as well. In addition, we upgrade our software shortly after new training materials are released from Adobe. Typically new content is available within 2 to 4 months of a software release. Need Flexibility? Learn Adobe InDesign On-Demand—Anytime, Anywhere Can't take time off from work for an instructor-led class? Consider the On-Demand self-study version of this course so you can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. Our class blends Adobe Official training materials with video tutorials, quizzes, and real world project-based labs to offer a cost-effective alternative. See the economical and flexible On-Demand format of this course at: Adobe On-Demand: Adobe InDesign Complete (Levels 1 & 2)
Interested in More Training? For individuals seeking comprehensive training, we offer bundles so that you can attend multiple Adobe InDesign classes at a discount. For more information on savings, see ` Adobe InDesign Bundle
Prerequisites Students should have experience with InDesign and working knowledge of the skills covered in Core Skills: Level 1. Specifically, you should be familiar with the workspace, be able to create documents and pages, and work with objects, text, typography, and styles. For more information on the Level 1 course, go to: InDesign CC Core Skills: Level 1
Course Outline Working with Objects Review - Creating and modifying graphics frames Creating multiple frames in one step Transforming the shape of frames Selecting and modifying grouped objects Flowing type along a path Working with Color Managing color Search and replace colors. Working with tint swatches Working with gradients Working with color groups Flowing Text Create linked frames automatically. Add pages and linked frames automatically while flowing text. Clean up text by deleting extra paragraph returns. Apply paragraph styles to text. Control column breaks. Align text to the baseline grid. Editing Text Finding and changing a missing font Editing text by dragging and dropping Using the Story Editor Working with Styles Review - Creating and applying paragraph styles Review - Creating and applying character styles Creating and applying object styles Globally update styles. Import and apply styles from other InDesign documents. Importing and Modifying Graphics Distinguish between vector and bitmap graphics. Manage imported graphic files using the Links panel. Adjust the display quality of graphics. Import Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator graphics using different techniques. Use various sizing and fitting techniques. Wrap text around graphics. Fill type with a graphic. Working with Transparency Change the opacity of objects drawn in InDesign. Apply transparency settings to imported graphics. Apply transparency settings to text. Apply blending modes to overlapping objects. Apply feathering effects to objects. Add a drop shadow to text. Apply multiple effects to an object. Copy effects between objects. Apply an effect to one layer of a Photoshop file. Edit and remove effects. Printing and Exporting Pre-flighting files Previewing separations Managing colors Previewing the page Creating an Adobe PDF proof Creating a Press-Ready PDF and saving a PDF preset Printing a proof and saving a print preset