Course details
Engage with one of the most powerful applications used in graphic design today. Students will explore the basics of the InDesign interface and its most used features in order to create an array of printed and digital layouts. Students will learn how to manipulate and position layout elements such as text, illustrations and photographs by applying design and typographic principles and terminology. You will work through a variety of print and digital media projects using the versatile InDesign tools and techniques to discover the possibilities for creative expression that come with mastering this application.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$574.24 - $602.31 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of GDES 1069 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68634
Duration
Tue Apr 04 - Tue Jun 20 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68634
- $600.13
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 - Jun 20 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
Instructor
Paul Sawyer
Course outline
Cost
$600.13
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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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 www.bcit.ca/it-services/software-access/
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68635
Duration
Sat Apr 15 - Sat Jun 24 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 68635
- $574.24
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 - Jun 24 | Sat | 09:30 - 13:00 | Online |
Instructor
Negin Etemadi
Course outline
Cost
$574.24
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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No class on May 20. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-part-time-student-3130
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of GDES 1069 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 50125
Duration
Tue Sep 12 - Tue Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50125
- $602.31
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
Instructor
Paul Sawyer
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$602.31
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
-
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 www.bcit.ca/it-services/software-access/
Status
CRN 50134
Duration
Sat Sep 16 - Sat Dec 16 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 50134
- $575.20
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 - Dec 16 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:45 | Online |
Instructor
Negin Etemadi
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$575.20
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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No classes on the following days: Sep.30, Oct. 7 & Nov.11 This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more part-time courses can purchase a subscription for Adobe Creative Cloud Pro at a discount through BCIT’s new software portal h kb.bcit.ca/student/adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-flexible-learning-student-3130/
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Set up multiple layouts structured by a modular and baseline grid.
- Analyze a publication using typesetting and layout terminology and vocabulary.
- Select typefaces for specific usage such as body copy, headings, and captions.
- Format type and paragraphs using typesetting conventions.
- Establish a hierarchy of information in a layout.
- Format various styles of lists including hanging indents, numbers, bullets, and lists within lists.
- Create, apply, and manage colour within a document.
- Understand the meaning and relevance behind hidden or special characters.
- Create basic master pages.
- Automate text formatting with basic paragraph and character styles.
- Organize content using the stacking order and layers.
- Integrate vector and raster graphics created in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Develop creative layout solutions by means of a cumulative and conceptual design process.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Layout: Adobe InDesign (GDES 1069) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
- Graphic Design Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
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