Adobe InDesign (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The object of the course

Adobe InDesign is widely used layout and page design software for the print and digital media. In this course you will learn how to create high quality, ready-to-publish materials for digital and print publications.

Competences
Learning to learn
Operating in a workplace

Learning outcomes

The student is able to create various printed products, taking into account the basics of typography and the requirements of printing technology. The student knows how to produce materials which are easy to update. The student understands the material requirements for different media types.

Content

The basics for creative design:
- Page template, text, column, and line register settings
- Paragraph, character, and object styles.
- Tabs and tables.
- Color, PDF and test settings.
-Technical requirements for image files.

Materials

Students will be given the program instructions made by the teacher. Assignment files will be retrieved online as instructed by the teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments.

Employer connections

Lecturer: Petri Voudinmäki, Adobe Certified Expert Indesign, Illustrator Photoshop CC

Exam schedules

No exam

Student workload

54 hours. Including classroom lessons, assignments and independent work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course includes a set of assignments which must be completed.

Further information

Assignments and active participation