This class provides the InDesign user the ability to hone their skills and move their knowledge of Adobe InDesign CS3 to an advanced level. Using the skills learned in the Level I class, students will create complex documents and work with a variety of palettes and tools to further understand the capabilities of this high-end design application.

We also recommend this course for those planning to obtain the Adobe Certified Expert status.

Managing Your Workspace

• Organizing Your Palettes
• Advanced Zooming and Navigation
• Advanced View Options
• Dragging Items Between Documents
• Third-Party plug-ins

Page Layout

• Master Page Tips and Tricks
• Using Facing Pages
• Using Libraries
• File Formats

Type

• Advanced Style Sheet Tips
• Managing Long Documents
• Indexing
• Table of Contents
• Text Gradients
• Hyphenation and Justifi cation
• Tracking and Kerning

Drawing

• Mastering the Pen Tool
• Pen Tool Shortcuts
• Compound Paths

Where Text Meets Graphics

• Inline Graphics
• Creating Type Outlines
• Text Wrap Options
• sing Transparency

Importing and Exporting

• Adding Excel or Word Tables
• Import Text Options
• Import Graphic Options
• PDF Styles
• Export Options

Long Documents

• Adding Indexes
• Using Table of Contents
• Numbering & Section Options

The XML Factor

• What is XML?
  
• Adding Structure with XML
  
• Exporting to XML
  
• Mapping Styles to Tags
  
• Tips for Working with XML
  
• Libraries for Effi cient XML Production

Color

• Using the Eyedropper to Create New Swatches
  
• Spot or Process?

  Printing

  • Using Printer Styles
    
  • Colour Separations
    
  • Understanding the Print Menu
    
  • The Transparency Flattener
    
  • Preflight and Package

  Scripting

  • Using the Script palette
  • Editing the Scripting Label

Because of the amount of material we cover in class, we do require students to be comfortable using a mouse, opening and saving fi les, and the general operations of computers.
While we will make every reasonable effort to help, students with insufficient skills mabe required to observe the class lessons or do their best to keep up without slowing down the rest of the class. We highly recommend working with the application tutorial before coming to the course.
In addition, students are required to be relatively well-versed in the basics of Adobe InDesign.

Graphic professionals who are already experienced in Adobe InDesign CS3 and want more in-depth knowledge of the application and the management of complex documents.

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