Documents that require precise layout of text and graphics, such as brochures, newsletters, and professional looking flyers, are typically designed using several graphics software applications that specialize in certain tasks. Adobe, Inc. offers all of these applications in a package named Creative Suite, which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. In this Desktop Publishing Fundamentals series you will learn how to use Photoshop to modify photographs, use Illustrator to create logos and line art, and how to pull it all together with text into a layout using InDesign.

Earn the certificate

1. Sign up for the certificate (below) to indicate that you are interested in earning this certificate.
2. Register for and attend each workshop in the series within one year. Receive a 10% discount if you register for all the workshops at one time. Workshops and schedules are listed below. Or, read about workshop charges and policies.
3. You can keep track of your progress in your customer profile.
4. The IT Training & Education office will contact you when you have completed the certificate.

Workshops in this series

Page Design & Layout Basics

Explore how to best convey your printed document’s message through layout design. Examine how readers perceive and view elements of graphics and placement choices, and learn how to make the most effective design choices. No computers are involved in this workshop.

Photoshop CS4: The Basics

This workshop provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the basic features and capabilities of Photoshop. You learn how to touch up digital photographs, create pixel selections, composite images, and apply numerous creative effects, such as filters. You will learn the difference between graphic formats.

Illustrator CS4: The Basics

This introductory workshop is intended for anyone interested in learning how to draw eye-catching illustrations with Adobe Illustrator. Illustrator is used to create logos, complex shapes, text effects, and technical diagrams that have smooth curves, bright colors, and clean transitions.

InDesign CS4: The Basics

In this workshop you will learn to achieve accurate and creative text effects while artfully incorporating graphic objects into an integrated design.

Desktop Publishing Project Lab

This 3-hour lab session combines the skills you learned in the Basic Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign workshops. Using provided materials and your own ideas, you independently create a newsletter layout.

Note:

You can only register for this workshop as part of the Desktop Publishing Fundamentals Certificate Series.

Register for workshops in this series

• Schedules for individual workshops are listed below.
• Receive a 10% discount when you register for all the workshops in this series (requires login) at one time. Or, read about workshop charges and policies.
• If you have already attended one or more of these workshops, your attendance will automatically be applied toward your certificate.
• To earn the Certificate, you must attend all workshops in a series within one year period.

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Desktop Publishing Project Lab

Bloomington (IUB)

Mon 4/19/2010 • 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM IUB Library W302 You can register for project labs by registering for all workshops in the series at one time or by contacting our office.

Indianapolis (IUPUI)

Tue 3/23/2010 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM IUPUI ICTC IT127 You can register for project labs by registering for all workshops in the series at one time or by contacting our office.