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Basics of Publication SoftwareLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: LT00CK99

Objective

Student knows basics of Adobe InDesign software and is capable to produce simple publications. Student knows how to create a document and export it as print-ready pdf-document to be printed in a print house (offset or digital). Student knows how to edit a photo and attach it to the document in order to be printed. Student knows the basics of a good layout and can produce one himself. Student knows how to select better fonts to a publication.

Content

The course produces a brochure of the given materials. Part of the course is delivered online.

Adobe InDesign Basics
- Templates (Masters)
- Text editing and styles
- Adding an image
- Colors
- Graphics
- Save and create PDF
Adobe Illustrator - at a glance
Adobe Acrobat - Review a printable PDF
Basics of page layout and layout
Basics of typography
Fundamentals of color theory

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is completed with a pass / fail assessment. Approved assessment requires all assignments to be returned to Moodle with approval and attendance of at least 80% in contact teaching.

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 19.02.2025

Timing

03.03.2025 - 25.05.2025

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Juhani Haarala
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • VVO
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

Student knows basics of Adobe InDesign software and is capable to produce simple publications. Student knows how to create a document and export it as print-ready pdf-document to be printed in a print house (offset or digital). Student knows how to edit a photo and attach it to the document in order to be printed. Student knows the basics of a good layout and can produce one himself. Student knows how to select better fonts to a publication.

Content

The course produces a brochure of the given materials. Part of the course is delivered online.

Adobe InDesign Basics
- Templates (Masters)
- Text editing and styles
- Adding an image
- Colors
- Graphics
- Save and create PDF
Adobe Illustrator - at a glance
Adobe Acrobat - Review a printable PDF
Basics of page layout and layout
Basics of typography
Fundamentals of color theory

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is completed with a pass / fail assessment. Approved assessment requires all assignments to be returned to Moodle with approval and attendance of at least 80% in contact teaching.

Enrollment

14.08.2023 - 15.05.2024

Timing

01.09.2023 - 31.07.2024

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
  • Juhani Haarala

Objective

Student knows basics of Adobe InDesign software and is capable to produce simple publications. Student knows how to create a document and export it as print-ready pdf-document to be printed in a print house (offset or digital). Student knows how to edit a photo and attach it to the document in order to be printed. Student knows the basics of a good layout and can produce one himself. Student knows how to select better fonts to a publication.

Content

The course produces a brochure of the given materials. Part of the course is delivered online.

Adobe InDesign Basics
- Templates (Masters)
- Text editing and styles
- Adding an image
- Colors
- Graphics
- Save and create PDF
Adobe Illustrator - at a glance
Adobe Acrobat - Review a printable PDF
Basics of page layout and layout
Basics of typography
Fundamentals of color theory

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is completed with a pass / fail assessment. Approved assessment requires all assignments to be returned to Moodle with approval and attendance of at least 80% in contact teaching.

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 30.05.2023

Timing

15.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Cultural Management
Teachers
  • Juhani Haarala

Objective

Student knows basics of Adobe InDesign software and is capable to produce simple publications. Student knows how to create a document and export it as print-ready pdf-document to be printed in a print house (offset or digital). Student knows how to edit a photo and attach it to the document in order to be printed. Student knows the basics of a good layout and can produce one himself. Student knows how to select better fonts to a publication.

Content

The course produces a brochure of the given materials. Part of the course is delivered online.

Adobe InDesign Basics
- Templates (Masters)
- Text editing and styles
- Adding an image
- Colors
- Graphics
- Save and create PDF
Adobe Illustrator - at a glance
Adobe Acrobat - Review a printable PDF
Basics of page layout and layout
Basics of typography
Fundamentals of color theory

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is completed with a pass / fail assessment. Approved assessment requires all assignments to be returned to Moodle with approval and attendance of at least 80% in contact teaching.

Enrollment

14.03.2022 - 14.04.2022

Timing

06.06.2022 - 31.07.2022

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

2 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Free Choice Studies
Teachers
  • Juhani Haarala

Objective

Student knows basics of Adobe InDesign software and is capable to produce simple publications. Student knows how to create a document and export it as print-ready pdf-document to be printed in a print house (offset or digital). Student knows how to edit a photo and attach it to the document in order to be printed. Student knows the basics of a good layout and can produce one himself. Student knows how to select better fonts to a publication.

Content

The course produces a brochure of the given materials. Part of the course is delivered online.

Adobe InDesign Basics
- Templates (Masters)
- Text editing and styles
- Adding an image
- Colors
- Graphics
- Save and create PDF
Adobe Illustrator - at a glance
Adobe Acrobat - Review a printable PDF
Basics of page layout and layout
Basics of typography
Fundamentals of color theory

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The course is completed with a pass / fail assessment. Approved assessment requires all assignments to be returned to Moodle with approval and attendance of at least 80% in contact teaching.