InDesign: Elements of a Layout

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• How much elements can be created in InDesign, with an emphasis on efficient techniques that emphasize flexibility and consistency.
• Deconstructs the elements that make up a typical magazine layout.
• Magazine layout to explain the purpose of each layout element and to demonstrate the use of InDesign features.
• How to set up a document and how to format logically with Styles, Layers, and CC Libraries.

Syllabus:

1. Body Text

• Body text size
• Body text alignment
• Body text indentation and spacing
• Body text letterspacing
• Body text last paragraphs

 

2. Headlines and Subheads

• Headlines
• Straplines and kickers
• Drop caps
• Subheads
• Pull quotes

 

3. Supporting Text

• Bylines and credits
• Sidebars and callouts
• Page furniture
• White space
• Captions

 

4. Picture Treatments

• Bleeds and crossovers
• Text wrap
• Photo collage
• Picture grid
• Text on picture

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