Learning Outcomes

Introduction to the Course

Getting started with Adobe InDesign

Working with Documents and Guides

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be shown how to navigate the design environment, you will learn about display performance and how to create new documents and multiple columns, set up your document for offsetting, and modify your design pages.

Working with Text in InDesign

Working with Shapes, Strokes and Graphics

Saving and Exporting Adobe InDesign Files

In this module, you will learn how to create text frames and import texts, you will also learn advanced formatting options, how to create shapes, work with colors and manage objects in your layout as well as how to fit graphics within frames and export your designs

Introduction to Adobe InDesign CC - Course assessment

Master the art of creating stunning visual and graphic designs with Adobe InDesign CC in this free online course.

Introduction to Adobe InDesign CC

Appealing images and graphic design art positively impact various core aspects of business such as marketing design and publishing. Adobe InDesign CC is a popular authoring tool for creating brochures, flyers and marketing materials. Proficiency in this design software is thus a huge asset in today’s job market. This InDesign tutorial explains how to arrange the building blocks of design projects by teaching foundational concepts and practices.

Graphic Design Introduction

Design Process

Design Elements

In this module you are introduced to what is covered in the course, including the core elements of Graphic Design, such as: the uses of graphic design, graphic design as a communication process, the design process, use of computers, use of printing technology, various influences on design, graphic design strategies, the importance of research, graphic design as a problem-solving activity, the art of conveying messages, how to make an impact, targeting an audience and achieving results.

Industrial Period

International Typographic Style (ITS)

Modernism

In this module, learn about the history and development of graphic design during the industrial, modern and post-modern periods. Learn how technology and design practices changed and the influence of popular culture.

Design Research

Design Techniques

Design Drafts

In this module, you will learn about defining a concept and graphic design brief, working with clients and design partners, using the AIDA principles and working on design drafts.

Shapes, Colours and Fonts

Composition and Layout

Organizational Systems

In this module, you will study the use of various design elements such as focal point, plane and grid. You will learn the rules of symmetry and visual hierarchy and how compositional systems provide constraints.

Graphic Design - Assessment

Learn the theory, principles and practices involved in graphic design with this free online Graphic Design course.

Graphic Design

This course teaches you the art of graphic design from the ground up and suits novices and those looking to polish their creative skills. We explore the history of graphic design and examine its theory, practices and principles. We then show you how text and images can be effectively used to create an impact and convey a message to a specific audience. These tools can make you a successful graphic designer so sign up to gain a valuable new skill.

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