Indesign Course

Learn Adobe InDesign CC essentials and editorial design. Master Adobe InDesign for beginners by designing a magazine.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- Design professional publications such as magazines by using InDesign
- Apply editorial design principles to publications in InDesign
- Use InDesign's various functions and tools to create publications and other promotional material

What you'll learn

Design professional publications such as magazines by using InDesign

Apply editorial design principles to publications in InDesign

Use InDesign's various functions and tools to create publications and other promotional material

Produce a magazine and brochure in InDesign

* Requirements

* Students must have access to InDesign
* including a free trial or through the Creative Cloud subscription. Previous versions are fine for most lectures.

Description

Create magazines, brochures, and more in InDesign!

Learn InDesign, the world's industry-standard publication layout program, to create flyers, posters, advertisements, and online magazines. Create magazines to share online or sell online through Apple. Create books to sell on Amazon. There are so many possibilities!

Enroll now and learn how to

place and format text in InDesign
place and format images in InDesign
add character and paragraph styles in InDesign
flow text across pages on along a path in InDesign
use libraries and snippets in InDesign
apply color themes in InDesign
draw and adjust shapes in InDesign
add custom corners in InDesign
work with layers in InDesign to select objects
apply master pages in InDesign
package, save, export, and print files in InDesign
apply editorial design principles such as proximity, alignment, contrast, and repetition in magazines and brochures
design and produce a professional magazine in InDesign
design and produce a professional brochure in InDesign
do much more in InDesign

Enroll to get access to exclusive lessons and follow-along tutorials as well as helpful, printable PDF handouts and discussion board access for peer critiques and feedback. Let's get started creating and designing in InDesign!

Learn InDesign from Chad Neuman, who has the relevant experience in the field:

Managing editor at two graphic design magazines
Advertising layout specialist and webmaster at a regional newspaper
Internet development director at an advertising design firm
Freelance graphic designer for 20 years
Current full-time university professor and freelance graphic designer

and relevant education:

BA in Communication
MA in Journalism and Media Studies
PhD in Communication

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning InDesign, the industry-standard layout and publication software should take this course
Anyone wanting to create professional publications using InDesign should take this course
Someone who is already an expert in InDesign and editorial design does not need the majority of this course

Course content

9 sections • 59 lectures

Introduction to the InDesign Course 6 lectures

InDesign Course Overview Preview 01:55

In this introduction, I explain the course and its purpose.

Download Support Files for InDesign Tutorials and Lessons Preview 00:05

Download the support files to follow along in the InDesign tutorials and lessons.

Common InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts Preview 2 pages

Printable Common InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts Handout

Join Our Facebook Group and Community for Design Feedback and Critique! Preview 00:18

Join our Facebook group and community to get feedback from me and others!

How to Get Adobe InDesign Preview 01:16

I explain how to get Adobe InDesign, in order to follow along in the course.

Versions of Creative Cloud and Mac vs. PC Preview 03:50

In this short demonstration, I explain how Adobe does update Creative Cloud but that most of the tools and functions have not changed much in the past few versions. I also explain the two primary differences between the Mac and PC in Adobe InDesign.

Getting Started in InDesign 9 lectures

Panels and Workspaces Preview 06:06

In this lesson, you learn how to use and customize panels and workspaces in InDesign.

Navigating and Zooming Preview 03:52

In this lesson, you will learn how to navigate and zoom in InDesign.

Using the Pages Panel Preview 06:35

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Pages panel in InDesign.

Creating New Documents Preview 04:41

In this lesson, you will learn how to customize and create new documents in InDesign.

Working with Multiple Documents Preview 03:08

In this lesson, you will learn how to work with multiple documents in InDesign.

Rulers, Guides, and View Options Preview 04:51

In this lesson, you will learn how to use rulers, guides, and view options in InDesign.

A Quick Note about Adjust Layout Options for Next Activity Preview 01:52

This is a quick update in response to a student question and a small adjustment from Adobe regarding Adjust Layout options when adjusting column gutters.

Adjusting Margins, Columns, and Guides Preview 04:54

In this lesson, you will learn how to adjust margins, columns, and guides in InDesign.

Getting Started in InDesign

In this quiz, you will be able to demonstrate what you've learned about getting started in InDesign.

Placing and Formatting Text and Images 12 lectures

Placing and Resizing Images Preview 09:13

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively place and resize images in InDesign.

Adjusting and Fitting Images Preview 06:55

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively adjust and fit images with options from the Control panel in InDesign.

Placing and Flowing Text Preview 12:00

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively place and flow text in InDesign.

Formatting Text Preview 09:22

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively format text using the Control Panel in InDesign.

Character and Paragraph Styles Preview 03:20

In this lesson, you will learn how to use paragraph and character styles to format text in InDesign.

Wrapping Text around Images and Shapes Preview 05:58

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Text Wrap panel to wrap text around images and shapes in InDesign.

Creating Type on Paths Preview 03:48

In this lesson, you will learn how to flow type onto paths in InDesign.

Arranging and Selecting Objects Preview 03:22

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively arrange and select objects in InDesign.

Aligning and Distributing Objects Preview 05:40

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively align and distribute objects in InDesign.

Using the Content Collector and Placer Tools Preview 02:20

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Content Collector and Content Placer Tools in InDesign.

Finding and Changing Text Preview 03:42

In this lecture, you will learn how to find and replace text and other typographical elements in InDesign.

Placing and Formatting Text and Images in InDesign

In this quiz, students are assessed on whether or not they know how to place and format text and images in InDesign.

Using the Tools in InDesign 7 lectures

Using the Gap Tool to Adjust Photo Layouts Preview 03:04

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively the Gap Tool to adjust photo layouts in InDesign.

Using the Page Tool Preview 09:01

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Page Tool in InDesign.

Adding Color with the Color Theme Tool Preview 03:23

In this lesson, you will learn how to add color schemes with the Color Theme Tool in InDesign.

Using the Pencil and Pen Tools Preview 05:08

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively use the Pencil and Pen Tools in InDesign.

Drawing and Using Shapes and Frames Preview 06:33

In this lesson, you will learn how to create and adjust shapes and frames in InDesign.

Using Custom Corners in Shapes Preview 02:47

In this lesson, you will learn how to create and add custom corner effects, including rounded corners, to shapes and photos in InDesign.

Using the Tools in InDesign

In this quiz, students are assessed whether or not they have learned key concepts relating to using the tools in InDesign.

Mastering InDesign Workflows and Functions 5 lectures

Creating and Applying Master Pages Preview 07:40

In this lesson, you will learn how to create and apply master pages in InDesign.

Working with Layers Preview 03:43

In this lecture, you will learn how to use the Layers panel to arrange, select, and modify objects in InDesign.

Creating a Library Preview 06:41

In this lesson, you will learn how to create and use Creative Cloud libraries in InDesign. Creative Cloud Libraries can feature type formatting, colors, photos, and objects, and they can be used across various Adobe programs, including InDesign and Photoshop.

Creating and Using Snippets Preview 03:06

In this lecture, you will learn how to create and use snippets, so that you can save elements and groups of elements with specific styles, colors, and placements, and use them later.

Mastering InDesign Workflows and Functions

In this quiz, students are assessed on their knowledge of InDesign workflows and functions.

Printing and Exporting in InDesign 5 lectures

Saving and Exporting Files in InDesign Preview 02:55

In this lecture, you will learn how to properly save and export files in InDesign.

The Case of Missing Links Preview 02:40

In this lecture, you will learn about missing links and the importance of not deleting or moving photos and other graphics once they are placed in InDesign.

Printing and Preflighting in InDesign Preview 08:08

In this lecture, you will learn how to use preflighting and printing in InDesign.

Packaging Files in InDesign Preview 04:29

In this lesson, you will learn how to effectively package files in InDesign to send to other collaborators or printers.

Printing and Exporting in InDesign

In this quiz, you will be assessed on whether you understand primary concepts relating to printing and exporting in InDesign.

Magazine Design Techniques in Adobe InDesign 2 lectures

Masthead Design Considerations Preview 06:38

In this video, I show a few example mastheads in various magazines, explain a few considerations, and then show how to set up a quick masthead that uses right-aligned, left-ragged / left-aligned, right-ragged format.

Placing Specific Stylized PSD Layers into InDesign for Text Wrap Effect Preview 06:13

We will combine two techniques in a magazine design context in this lesson. First, we will add masking to a Photoshop file and add a layer style. Then, we will place the PSD file into InDesign using import options to toggle the layer visibility. Then we will wrap text around the custom shaped photo. This is a fun and useful technique in editorial design.