What will you learn in Learn Adobe InDesign: Design a Magazine and More in InDesign Course
Design professional publications (magazines, brochures, flyers) using Adobe InDesign CC
Apply editorial layout principles—proximity, alignment, contrast, repetition—to create compelling spreads
Place and format text (flowing across pages and along paths) and images with precision
Use character & paragraph styles, color themes, layers, and master pages for consistent, efficient layouts
Draw and adjust vector shapes, custom corners, and work with libraries/snippets to accelerate your workflow
Program Overview
Module 1: Getting Started & Interface
⏳ 30 minutes
Topics: Installing InDesign CC, workspace overview (Tools, Panels, Pages)
Hands-on: Create your first document and customize the workspace
Module 2: Text & Typography
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Threading text frames, character vs. paragraph styles, text on a path
Hands-on: Flow a multi-column article and apply reusable style sets
Module 3: Placing & Formatting Images
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Linking vs. embedding, fitting options, clipping paths, image frames
Hands-on: Import graphics, adjust fitting, and apply basic cropping
Module 4: Styles, Color Themes & Libraries
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Swatches, color themes, CC Libraries, snippets
Hands-on: Build a branded color palette and store assets in a library
Module 5: Shapes, Layers & Master Pages
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Drawing shapes, custom corners, layer management, master-page setup
Hands-on: Create reusable masters for headers, footers, and page numbers
Module 6: Layout & Templates
⏳ 1 hour
Topics: Setting margins, columns, guides, and bleed; saving custom templates
Hands-on: Build a brochure template with defined print margins and safe areas
Module 7: Packaging & Exporting
⏳ 45 minutes
Topics: Preflight checks, packaging assets, exporting Interactive PDF and print-ready PDF
Hands-on: Package a project folder and export a press-ready PDF
Module 8: Editorial Design Principles & Final Project
⏳ 1.5 hours
Topics: Applying proximity, alignment, contrast, and repetition in real layouts
Hands-on: Design a two-page magazine spread and a matching brochure using learned techniques
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Job Outlook
InDesign skills are essential for roles such as Graphic Designer, Publication Designer, Desktop Publisher, and Production Artist
Typical salaries range from $40,000 to $60,000 for entry to mid-level positions, with potential to $75,000+ for senior designers in agencies and publishing
Mastery of InDesign accelerates career paths in editorial, marketing collateral design, and digital publishing
Specification: Learn Adobe InDesign: Design a Magazine and More in InDesign
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