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2008 Training Schedules

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InDesign CS2, Advanced

This course builds on the concepts and skills taught in Adobe InDesign CS2: Basic. Students will learn how to use the application to create professional-looking layouts more efficiently. Specifically, they will learn how to set up multi-page spreads, work with vector paths, format type using advanced features, create lighting effects, adjust transparency, define object styles, explore the use of tables in a document, use the Story Editor, and manage long documents.

Audience

Developers that seek more advanced skills and techniques in Adobe’s InDesign software.

Prerequisites
  • InDesign CS2, Introduction

Course Contents
  • Unit 1: Efficient layout
    • Topic A: Document setup
    • Topic B: Tint and gradient swatches
    • Topic C: Object libraries
    • Topic D: Item spacing
  • Unit 2: Vector paths
    • Topic A: Vector path creation
    • Topic B: Vector paths and pictures
    • Topic C: Vector paths and type
  • Unit 3: Typography
    • Topic A: Manual type resizing
    • Topic B: Quick Apply
    • Topic C: Graphics in typography
    • Topic D: Precise leading control
    • Topic E: Composition, hyphenation, and justification
    • Topic F: Horizontal spacing
    • Topic G: Typography shortcuts
  • Unit 4: Graphics
    • Topic A: Transparency
    • Topic B: Object styles
  • Unit 5: Tables
    • Topic A: Creating tables
    • Topic B: Changing table structure
    • Topic C: Formatting tables
  • Unit 6: Type editing
    • Topic A: Story Editor
    • Topic B: Special characters
    • Topic C: Column, frame, and page breaks
    • Topic D: Anchored objects
  • Unit 7: Long documents
    • Topic A: Sectioning
    • Topic B: Tables of contents
    • Topic C: Indexing
    • Topic D: Books

Student Responsibilities
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course. This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.
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