- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This advanced course in Adobe InDesign focuses on mastering the tools and techniques needed for creating professional-level designs, layouts, and digital documents. Students will explore advanced features such as parent pages, text formatting, styles, templates, and interactive tools for crafting digital publications. The course also emphasizes best practices for project management and collaboration, including the creation and importation of assets like vector and raster graphics. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to build sophisticated, publication-ready layouts and documents, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of InDesign's advanced capabilities.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$651.26
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply advanced principles of composition and layout to develop complex and engaging page layouts suitable for both print and digital distribution.
- Create and implement a comprehensive system of parent pages, character, paragraph and object styles, showcasing proficiency in managing and formatting long documents.
- Design and produce interactive layouts that incorporate hyperlinks, buttons and multimedia, for enhancing user engagement.
- Utilize advanced InDesign features to export documents to interactive formats with a focus on ensuring cross-platform functionality, accessibility, and optimal viewing experiences.
- Demonstrate proficiency in creating and integrating complex assets such as vector illustrations and raster graphics, into InDesign projects.
- Package and prepare a multi-page document for print or digital output, ensuring it meets specific supplier requirements, including printer spreads or reader spreads.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and clients, utilizing InDesign's collaborative features and adhering to project timelines and standards.
- Conduct preflight checks and packaging to ensure all assets and fonts are included, verifying documents meet print and digital standards.
- Apply advanced typography techniques, including the use of OpenType features, glyphs, and advanced type controls, to enhance the visual appeal and readability of the designs.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Advanced Adobe InDesign (GDES 2069) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Design and Interactive Media
Diploma Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of GDES 2069 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 93230
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 93230
- $651.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 850 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be delivered in person at the Downtown Campus. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage: kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.