Course Description
This course is designed for those who want to learn how to use Adobe InDesign from scratch.
Throughout the course, participants will acquire the fundamental knowledge to design professional documents, such as magazines, brochures, catalogs, and other printed and digital materials. Through practical exercises and step-by-step explanations, you will master the essential tools for layout and composition of text and images.
Start date: May 13, 2025
Number of classes: 6 classes, 3 hours each
Schedule: Tuesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm (Spain) /
Argentina 13 to 16 hs
Medium: Via Google Meet / Asynchronous and recorded classes.
LIMITED SPACES
Course Objectives
Learn about the interface and basic tools
from Adobe InDesign.Learn how to configure a document and its margins.
Manage and edit text, images, and shapes.
Create and apply paragraph and character styles.
Design and structure documents with master pages and guides.
Export projects in formats suitable for printing and digital.
Learn advanced layout techniques
and editorial design.Identify best practices for printing
and digital publishing.
Contents
of the course
CLASS 1
Introduction to Adobe InDesign
What is InDesign and what is it used for?
Program Installation and Requirements
In-depth exploration of the interface and customization of the workspace
Essential keyboard shortcuts to speed up work
CLASS 2
1. Anatomy of the Book
Understanding the structure of books
Intelligent and adaptive use for creating editorial pieces
2. Fundamentals of Color Theory and Printing
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Exploring color theory and color profiles: RGB, CMYK, HEX, PANTONE, for preparing print-ready files
3. Creating a New Document
Document settings: sizes, margins, columns, and indents
Difference between printed and digital documents
Using master pages to automate layouts
CLASS 3
1. Design and Layout
Use of guides and grids.
Design of covers and internal pages.
Use and management of master pages.
2. Images and Graphics in InDesign
Inserting and adjusting images.
Use of frames and outlines.
Alignment and distribution tools.
Image banks: copyright-free and high-quality resources.
CLASS 4
Text and Typography Tools
1. Typographic Fundamentals
History of typography.
Typographical variants and uses.
2. Text Handling in InDesign
Creating and editing text boxes.
Applying character and paragraph styles.
Use and understanding of glyphs.
Download and install new fonts.
Recommended font banks.
CLASS 5
1. Concept and Use of Links
What are bonds and why are they important?
Difference between embedded and linked images.
How to manage external files efficiently.
2. Links Panel
Explanation of the Links panel in InDesign.
Interpretation of status icons (missing, modified, correct).
Methods for easily updating and replacing links.
3. Advanced Link Management
Relocating files when they change location.
Use organized folders to avoid problems with external files.
How to fix broken links or missing files.
4. Links to Files from Other Programs
Importing graphics from Illustrator and Photoshop.
Advantages of using linked PSD and AI files instead of flat images.
5. Using Links in Documents
High Volume
Best practices for handling multiple images in books and magazines.
Optimizing linked files to reduce document size.
How to properly package files for sharing or sending to a printer.
6. Links in Interactive PDF
and Digital Documents
Creating hyperlinks within the document.
Linking to external websites, emails, or documents.
How to make links interactive in PDF and EPUB.
CLASS 6
1. File Preparation and Export
Verification of files for printing.
Export in interactive and printable PDF formats.
Adaptation to complex projects and layouts.
2. Papers and printing methods
Different types, qualities and technical aspects of papers and printing methods.
Printing techniques and finishing options available on the market.
Debate on paper selection and printing techniques adapted to different publishing projects.
Course Price
€200
(or €100 in two installments)
For Argentine residents only, it is possible to pay in the local currency.
First 3 registrants
20% discount