Study Guide

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.