Adobe InDesign Basics
Get started with InDesign
This tutorial introduces you to the InDesign workspace and shows you how to open and save your documents.
You do not need to turn anything in for this assignment, just practice. Tutorial here. Approx 16 mins |
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Add text
Learn the basics of using text in your Adobe InDesign CC documents, including adding text, creating columns of text, importing text, and flowing text from one frame to another.
You need to turn in #s 2-5. Tutorial here. Approx 20 mins Placeholder Text. TUTORIAL HERE - Turn in a document with some placeholder text. |
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Formatting text
Learn the basics of formatting text in Adobe InDesign CC, including changing font and font size, understanding the difference between character and paragraph formatting, and saving text formatting as a style.
Turn in all 4. Tutorial here. Approx 18 mins |
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Add and transform graphics
Learn the basics of working with images in Adobe InDesign CC, including adding images to your documents, transforming images, working with image linking, wrapping text around images, and more.
Turn in all 4. Tutorial here. Approx 21 mins |
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Formatting text & Graphics Together
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO WRAP TEXT or CLICK HERE FOR A DIFFERENT TUTORIAL
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO ADJUST LEADING
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO ADJUST LEADING
How to add an image to a frame & add a stroke:
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Assignment: Open a new document and do the following and turn in:
- Your name - DO THIS AS A TYPE ON A PATH
- Your grade (freshman, senior, etc) - Adjust the leading on this (so I can tell a difference)
- Include lyrics from your favorite SCHOOL APPROPRIATE SONG and WRAP THE TEXT around a picture of the musical artist
- Include a picture of your favorite animal and add a stroke around the frame
Apply color and effects
Learn the basics of working with colors in Adobe InDesign CC, including how to change color, create swatches, and add effects like drop shadows.
Turn in all 3. Tutorial Here. Approx 12 mins |
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Edit content
Learn the basics of editing content in Adobe InDesign CC, including how to create and edit frames, transform content, align and group content, work with guides, and more.
Turn in #s 1-3 BUT DO #4 too since it is on the certification! Tutorial here. Approx 16 mins |
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Multi-page documents
Learn the basics of working with pages in Adobe InDesign CC, including how to navigate, create, and edit pages and master pages, set up column guides, and more.
Turn in #s 2-4 but do #1 so you know what to do. Tutorial Here. Approx 17 mins |
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Organize content with layers
Learn the basics of using layers in Adobe InDesign CC, including how to create, edit, and organize content.
You do not need to turn anything in for this section but you do need to do it. Tutorial Here. Approx 12 mins |
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Add interactivity
Learn the basics of adding interactivity to your Adobe InDesign CC documents, including adding links, buttons, animation, sharing your interactive document, and more.
Turn in #s 2 and 3. Tutorial here. Approx 12 mins |
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Share InDesign projects
Learn the basics of sharing your Adobe InDesign CC documents and saving as PDF.
Turn in #2. Tutorial here. Approx 6 mins |
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