Introduction to InDesign INTD 1160

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Create well-crafted graphic layouts.
• Apply the hierarchy of information approach to create effective visual communication.
• Demonstrate commands commonly used in InDesign including:
• Create a document with margins, columns, guidelines to position any object precisely on a page both horizontally and vertically.
• Format text by changing fonts and applying kerning, tracking, and alignment setting.
• Create Paragraph Style, Object Style and Character Style consistent overall design.
• Create text that flows along a curved path.
• Develop colour schemes, including the application of colours, tints, and gradients.
• Use Shape tool, Pen tool, and Pathfinder to create and modify graphics.

Effective as of Fall 2024