BA 170 InDesign Syllabus

Course Syllabus: BA170 InDesign Syllabus.pdf

Assignment Schedule: BA170 InDesign Schedule.pdf

Instructor:  Dori Dumon

Course Description: 
Learn how to use Adobe InDesign desktop publishing software to produce professional page layout projects such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, magazines, and books for print and web using current business standards and methods. Topics include typography, importing and linking graphics, creating and applying colors, master pages, frames, proper file setup, styles, interactivity, prepress, and preflight. Knowledge of Microsoft Word helpful.

Textbook Information: 
“Adobe InDesign CC 2018 Release: Classroom in a Book”
ISBN: 978-0-13-485250-8
Peachpit.com link to book: http://www.peachpit.com/store/adobe-indesign-cc-classroom-in-a-book-2018-release-9780134852508
35% Discount - use this code:  CC 2018
http://www.peachpit.com/promotions/introducing-adobe-creative-cloud-2018-release-books-141505?link=image&cmpid=2018_02_08_PP_AdobeCC2018
Hard copy OR eBook (both come with free “Web Edition” - do NOT buy “Bundle” deal)

Student Learning Objectives:

• Read textbook, complete assignments, and hands-on instruction to understand how to identify the InDesign work area, work with frames, colors, and text. Students will research, create, edit, and use a systematic approach to analyze and solve problems for their InDesign project while learning design principles, short-cut tips, and techniques to meet the demands of today’s web and print designer and related graphic employment opportunities.
• Students will show competency in using Adobe InDesign effectively using current business standards with tests and projects to prepare for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) InDesign industry certification exam.