Computer Graphic Design

Intro to InDesign – Interface & Tools

Today we will begin learning about the Adobe software suite, and the properties of the InDesign page layout software.

Objective:

  • Identify and effectively use the Toolbar, Control Panels and default Palettes.
  • Produce and modify shapes and photo frames.
  • Place a picture into a photo frame using multiple techniques.

Vocabulary Words:

  • Default Settings
  • Toolbar
  • Control Panel
  • Palette
  • Shape Tool
  • Photo Frame Tool
  • Stroke
  • Fill
  • Place Command
Links:
 
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Topics Discussed:
  • Adobe InDesign CS5.5

Assignment:

  1. Follow along with the in-class demonstration.
  2. Produce a new InDesign document featuring the following:
    1. at least (4) four pictures of you
    2. one (1) picture of anything else (school appropriate!)
    3. Your name in 24pt type or larger
  3. Save the file as “Your Name – InDesign Day 1″ into folder number 1 – InDesign Day 1” in the appropriate subfolder of “Student Drop Folder” on the StudentsTempFiles volume.

 

Assigned: August 17th, 2015
Due Date: August 19th, 2015