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Getting Starting in Adobe InDesign
Getting Starting in Adobe InDesign
HelpX: Getting Started with InDesign
Before you can really get started using Adobe InDesign, you need to understand the program interface itself. Start by watching the Get to Know InDesign HelpX videos linked to the right and answer the questions on the worksheet provided. Follow along with the videos while you answer the questions. Make sure you are paying attention because this has some really great information to help you get started!
Save your worksheet as Last Name + First Name + Period + Get to know ID and turn in here.
Worksheet:
ID Tools and Workspace
Knowing how the program is laid out and what the tools are help you work more efficiently in the program. After reviewing the InDesign Basics Presentation, you will then complete the worksheets found to the below. These are PDF worksheets and to fill in your answers and save those answer, you must use a PDF Reader program.
Save your worksheets as Last Name +First Name + Period + ID Tools and Workspace
Worksheet:
For the next 3 assignments, create a folder to save all your files in. This is what you will turn in. When you have finished, you will label the folder as LastName + FirstName + Period + Intro to InDesign and turn it in both when you are finished.
Document Setup
Read How to setup a document. You will use this guide to help you create a new document. Follow the guides exact directions to achieve a document that looks like Figure 11.
Envelopes
Read How to Use Grids and Guides to add guides for you to use on the envelop. Add a grid for the address, stamp, and return address. Make sure you are using proper alignment. Then add text boxes for the address and return address. Make up any address to fill the boxes. Chose a new font and adjust the spacing of your characters and lines so that it looks correct.
Manage Colors
Down the Managing Colors Worksheet and read How to Manage Colors found the right and create the list below. Use Ctrl + Shift + 4 to take a screen shot to show me what you have done. When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Manage Colors and add it to your folder.
1 new color swatch
a swatch of the new color but with a 50% tint
a swatch with a gradient effect
A Letter with a Stroke
Name the color here: RGB, CMYK, and the Hexidecimal name
A Shape with a gradient with a less opacity
3 different shapes with 3 different levels of transparency and colors
Tutorials:
USING TEXT in InDESIGN
USING TEXT in InDESIGN
For the next 4 assignments, you will use the worksheet to the below, download and open it in InDesign to find each activity you need to complete below. This is what you will turn in. When you have finished, you will label the worksheet as LastName + FirstName + Period + Text and export it as a PDF, then you will turn in both for a grade.
Worksheet:
Text Frames
Down the Text Frames Worksheet and read How to Work with Text Frames Tutorial found the right and then complete the worksheet you downloaded. You can use any words and images you would like to complete the worksheet (as long as it is school appropriate).
Text filled with an Image
Down the Text with Image Worksheet and read How to Fill Text with Image found the right and then complete the worksheet you downloaded. You can use any words and images you would like to complete the worksheet (as long as it is school appropriate).
Text Wrapping
Down the Text Wrapping Worksheet and read How to Wrap Text Around Objects found the right and then complete the worksheet you downloaded. You can use Placeholder Text to complete the worksheet.
Text Effects
Down the Text Effects Worksheet and read How to Apply Text Effects to Text Tutorial found the right and then complete the worksheet you downloaded. You can use Placeholder Text to complete the worksheet.
Tutorial
Text Effects
Down the Text Effects Worksheet and read How to Apply Text Effects to Text Tutorial found the right and then complete the worksheet you downloaded. You can use Placeholder Text to complete the worksheet.
Tutorial
CREATING LAYOUTS IN InDESIGN
CREATING LAYOUTS IN InDESIGN
Frames and Objects
Frames and Objects
Follow the guides found here: How to work with Graphic Frames, How to use Object Styles, and How to Place Images. to complete the ID Frames and Objects Worksheet on the Right. You will use these skills later to create a Mini Yearbook layout in InDesign assignment shown below.
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Layers and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Tutorials:
Worksheet
Object Styles:
Object Styles:
When creating layouts in InDesign, sometimes you need to use effects and be able to reuse the same effect(s) on several different objects, so creating object styles is a great way to work more efficiently. Start by opening the Object Style Panel! Go to Window > Styles > Object Styles. How can you use this panel to work faster in Adobe InDesign?
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Object Style and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet
Pathfinder Panel
Pathfinder Panel
When creating layouts in InDesign, sometimes you need to be able to create complex shapes without leaving the program. This activity will allow you to explore the Pathfinder Panel and all of the options available there. While it is similar to the Pathfinder Panel in Adobe Illustrator, it has some key differences and contains a lot more options! Start by opening the panel! Window > Object & Layout > Pathfinder. How can you use this panel to create more dynamic layouts using Adobe InDesign?
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Pathfinder and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet
Mini Yearbook Page
Mini Yearbook Page
Download the folder of Yearbook images, you will not have to use all of these. Your page should not only have a clean and organized layout, but good design as well. Remember that a Yearbook page should utilize the ENTIRE page, leaving no blank spaces and going all the way to the edge of the page.
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + MiniYearbook and turn in both Scales via AirDrop when you are finished.
Include the following:
6 images total
All images must have a caption (see tutorial to the right)
1 images as a new shape
All images need a Object style of a drop shadow and bevel
3 shapes
3 text boxes with placeholder text
1 title
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Yearbook and turn in both Scales when you are finished.
Layers in InDesign
Layers in InDesign
While we are creating our designs using InDesign, we want to ensure that we are staying as organized as possible. Using the Layers panel effectively is a great way to increase your productivity. In this activity, you will use the directions located on Page 1 to organize the 2 Cookbook page spreads. This will also have your group objects, adjust your layers, and more!
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Layers and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet:
Placing Images in InDesign
Placing Images in InDesign
When we create well rounded designs images and graphics are essential as we well know! But having the skills to place more images and text from a word document helps our productively and working more efficiently. Download he worksheet to the right to learn all the various ways to place assets in an InDesign document.
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Layers and turn into Scales when you are finished.
You will need this image as well!:
Fitting and Modifying Images
Fitting and Modifying Images
Now that you have mastered creating Frames, and placing images, we want to make sure we can make our images fit the frames the best way possible for our design. Using the worksheet to the right, you will explore the Fitting options, how to arrange elements on a page using Key objects, and of the transform, move, scale, shear, rotate and flip objects.
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Fitting and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet:
Character & Paragraph Styles
Character & Paragraph Styles
When you are creating a document, the ability to create, edit and use Character and Paragraph styles will make you much more efficient when working. Using Character and Paragraph Styles will allow you to create a specific style or look for an element of the document and easily apply that style to all of the other similar elements in your document.
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Styles and turn into Scales when you are finished.
*Created by Michael Poller.
Worksheet:
Styles and a Table of Contents
Styles and a Table of Contents
Being able to quickly create character in paragraph styles is a wonderful way to lead InDesign create your table contact for you. Understanding how to create this allows you to work more efficiently when doing larger documents. Use the reference Doc below and the video to help guide you.
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Styles TOC and turn in both Scales when you are finished.
Bullets and Numbering
Bullets and Numbering
In order to help you get your design organized, sometime you need to be able to number or bullet lists or directions. This activity will let you work through using both and how to change the various options for both as well!
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Bullets Numb and turn in both Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet:
Editing in InDesign
Editing in InDesign
We are going to explore using the Editing Menu and Commands. Using the text provided to you below, you will editi the text using Spell Check, Find/Change, Breaks, Story Editor, etc...
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Editing and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet:
Tables
Tables
You are able to organize and sort data in InDesign much more efficiently by using Tables. Download the worksheet to the right to learn to edit and arrange a table that already exists and how to create a new table. There are a lot of great uses for tables in layout design so adding this skill to your abilities is essential!
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Tables and turn into Scales when you are finished.
Worksheet:
Exporting in InDesign
Exporting in InDesign
When using Adobe InDesign, the majority of the work you will do will beed to be exported to a file type that is usable by your audience, printer, clients, etc... so understanding the process of how to Export (⌘ + E) is important.
You will be using the cookbook spreads we have used before, you will export the 4 pages based on the specifications in the worksheet and place all the files in a folder labeled Last name + First name + Period + IDExport. Make sure to answer the questions on the worksheet and turn in all your exported files with this one
Worksheet:
Cookbook Spread Project
Cookbook Spread Project
You will need to find 2 recipes to create a cookbook spread with, it doesn't matter what the recipes are. Start a new document, regular paper size with 2 facing pages. Your cookbook page spread must include the following:
Title
1 text box as a shape with text
1 text box with altered font spacing and font size with text
2 text boxes linked together
1 Text box with 2 columns
1 Text box with a Stroke OR a Back Color
A transformed image (see tutorial to help you)
2 Character Styles applied to all headings that go together (Use the Tutorial to help)
1 Paragraph Styles applied to all body font (Use the Tutorial to help)
2 Uses of Bullets Lists (see tutorial to help)
2 Uses of Numbered Lists (see tutorial to help)
2 image with a object style
2 shapes
In addition to including the elements above, you also need to make sure that it is designed well.
We have reviewed everything you will be using in this project already, so you may want to refer back to previous actives or I have posted to Adobe Guides to help you!
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Cookbook and turn in both Scales when you are finished.
Interactivity in InDesign
Interactivity in InDesign
Together we will be working on both activities below. I have also included a link to a Adobe tutorial video about using interactivity.
Worksheet 1: Together we will review how to create Hyperlinks, Buttons, a Checkbox, a Text fill, and animations. When you have finished, you want to make sure you have previewed the animations before you Export.
Worksheet 2: We will apply what w have learned to this 5 page document, adding hyperlinks to external sites using Character styles, accessibility, hyperlinks to internal pages, buttons with actions, you will need to add a buttons for previous and next pages, and export our PDF. Make sure you have previewed before your export!
Add hyperlink to Page 1 website
Create button or Pace Order on Page 1 and make a hyperlinked and a rollover
Add Previous/Next Buttons on all pages (use Character Style) as applicable
Hyperlink Table of Contents to internal pages
Add animation to image on Page 1 and 2 spread
Exporting to turn in:
For Worksheet 1 ONLY: File > Publish Online. Leave settings the same, click Publish and then Copy the URL to turn in the document. This allows for me to see your animation!
Worksheet 1 and 2: File > Export (⌘/ctrl + E) and chose Adobe PDF (Interactive) and turn in as Last Name + First Name + Period + Interactive 1 or 2
HelpX: Add Interactivity to an InDesign Doc
Tutorials:
Worksheets:
Tutorials:
Book Jacket Project
Book Jacket Project
You have been given a reprint of a book to design a book cover for. You will be creating the front, the back, the spine, and the inside flaps for this novel redesign. You will be picking a book that already exists, BUT your cover can NOT look anything like designs that have been done before. You will need to include the following in your design:
Book Title
Author
Tag line of book
Price
Barcode
Publisher information and logo
Picture of the Author
Short Biography of Author
2 Quotes about the book
2 Images
2 Hyperlinks to a URL
A button
5 Layers: 1 Layer for each area of your Book Jacket (see tutorial to help you)
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + BookJacket and turn in both Scales when you are finished.
How to Brochures
How to Brochures
We will create a funny brochures on how to survive something using in Photoshop and in InDesign. You must have your topic approved by Scales before you can begin. Once you have your topic approved, you will need to sketch your brochure plan. Be Creative! Think of a new way to create something so traditional. How can you make it different?
You will need to include the following things:
Document Layout
2 pages with landscape orientation
.25 margins on all sides
Cover Panel with title and graphic
Use 3 columns with .25 gutter
Must use text block outside column on one page
Appropriate font/style/size
Consistent headings
Color Scheme (2 or 3 colors)
Things to keep in mind:
Layout
Image quality
Font choice
Color selection/theme
Readability
Contrast
Document Elements
Minimum of 8 Photographs, all edited somehow (large AND small)
Caption a minimum of 3 images
Minimum of 4 shapes
Minimum of 3 object styles
2 Character Styles
Text wrap
Type on Path
Text flow boxes
Shape layered with text
Lines
Fill/stroke colors
Text effects for ONE heading
When you have finished, you will save it as an .indd and a .pdf file, saving the files as LastName + FirstName + Period + Brochure and turn in both Scales when you are finished.
Business Package Project
Business Package Project
You will be creating a Business Card, Letter head, and Envelope for a favorite Logo that you will create FIRST. You can pick any type of business and name to use for your logo/company. You will create your logo in Adobe Illustrator. This is a small part of the grade, so don't spend your entire time designing your logo!
Your goal is to create a well designed package of files, which includes a Business Card, Letterhead, and an Envelope, for your "client." Use the Elements and Principals of Design we talked about in class to a well laid out and creative design package. You will put these all in 1 file (3 separate pages) and create a PACKAGE of the file product. Save the files as Last Name + First Name + Period + Business Package and also export your file as a PDF and turn BOTH files into Scales.
Logo = 25%
Business Card = 25%
Letterhead = 20%
Envelope = 20%
All 3 pages flow and work together = 10%
Information to Include:
Business Card:
Orientation is Up to you (3.5 x 2 Inches)
Logo
Person's Name
Title
Address
Website
Social Media links (FB, Twitter, Instagram, etc..)
Phone
Fax
Elements of Design
Letterhead:
8.5 x 11 inches
Logo
Address
Phone
Fax
Design on top and Bottom of page
Elements of Design
Envelop:
3.5 x 8.68 inches
Logo
Return Address
Send Address
Elements of Design
Restaurant Menu Redesign Project
Restaurant Menu Redesign Project
You will need to chose a local restaurant to create a Menu Redesign for them. You won't need to actually talk to the restaurant you chose, but you will be getting continual feedback from me. You will be using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create this. The layout for the menu must be done in InDesign, but you make any images or graphics in Illustrator or Photoshop. Try to not pick a HUGE menu so that you can get everything done in the time allotted.
You will need to redesign:
The Logo
The Menu (or take out menu)
As you work, save your project as a .psd or .id and name it correctly according to the rubric as either .id, .ai, or .png as needed. When you are finished create a folder named lastname + firstname + period# + redsign and turn in the folder into the folder for your class. Remember to add a png copy of everything to your portfolio folder! Review the rubric for this project to make sure you aren't going to lose any points!
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