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InDesign CS5 Basic
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Course Title:
InDesign CS5 Basic
College:
College SA
School:
Graphic Design and Computer Studies
Programme Type:
College SA Programme
Partner Institute:

Not Applicable

Award Type:
Certificate
Award Issued by:
College SA
SAQA NQF Level:
Not Applicable
Membership:
Not Applicable
Course Duration:
3 – 5 months
Entrance Criteria:
  • Grade 10
OR
  • Basic Literacy
AND
  • Basic Maths
AND
  • Read & write in English
Fees:
Click Here to request the Course Fee


WHAT IS INDESIGN CS5 BASIC?

With InDesign CS5 you can create, change, move, edit and control every aspect of the document that you are building and creating for printing, online use or even mobile use.  It is the ultimate creation and design tool for documents containing animation, video, sound and pictures.

Cross-media Publishing
allows you to create almost any kind of document, like a PDF that has video and sound.  Or you can create SWF documents with animation, video, etc. that can be played in Flash Player runtime.

Integration with Adobe CS Live Online Services lets you review page layouts online with Adobe CS Review.

Integration with Adobe design, web and digital reading applications allows you to get your project from design to print or digital output without a problem.  All the Adobe Creative Suite programs are integrated.

The Productivity Tools feature contains tools that will help you to work more efficiently and productively.  You get smart guides, rapid table creation, multiple-file placement, etc. to help you work faster.

Robust Text Composition allows you to create text that looks exactly right in the setting you chose.  You can use styles, text wrap, the Paragraph Composer and drop caps to get the look you want.

The Built-in Creative Tools feature is there to give you everything you need to get the effects you want.  It supports 3D Photoshop artwork and has very fine transparency controls.

Preflighting and Productions allows you to export PDFs while working on another document.  You get preflighting, document-installed fonts, JDF technology, presets and onscreen controls with this feature.

Automation allows you to create workflows that are automated and reduces the time you need to do repetitive layout tasks.  This is all done automatically.

The Extensibility feature allows you to build software solutions for publishing to suit your needs.  You can use InDesign Markup Language (IDML), an XML-based file format that will let you create and modify files with XML tools.

Collaboration in editorial workflows means that you can easily work together with your team and you can integrate InDesign CS5 and InCopy CS5 software.

COURSE STRUCTURE SUMMARY

In order to successfully complete InDesign CS5 Basic, all of the following subjects must be completed:

Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A: The Adobe InDesign environment
Topic B: Preferences and defaults
Topic C: InDesign Help

Unit 2: Basic documents
Topic A: New documents
Topic B: Text frames
Topic C: Graphics frames
Topic D: Custom colors

Unit 3: Guides and master pages
Topic A: Object positioning
Topic B: Master pages

Unit 4: Typesetting
Topic A: Text frame threading
Topic B: Paragraph formatting
Topic C: Styles

Unit 5: Modifying items
Topic A: Text frame options
Topic B: Graphics
Topic C: Grouped items
Topic D: Layers

Unit 6: Finalizing documents
Topic A: Printing and exporting documents
Topic B: Preparing for commercial printing

ASSESSMENT AND AWARD

You have to successfully complete and submit assignments in order to pass this course. Once you have successfully completed the assignments prescribed by College SA, you will be awarded a College SA Certificate of completion in InDesign CS5 Basic.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY INDESIGN CS5 BASIC?

If you are creative and love to play around with sights and sounds, this is a great program for you.  It gives you all the tools you need to create the ultimate creative document.  This is a great addition to your graphic design or web design course, or it can be a great way to start your career as a creative designer!

IS INDESIGN CS5 BASIC THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU?

1.    Would you like to create graphic content for websites, printing and the media?
2.    Are you already busy creating videos and images for websites, printing and the media?
3.    Do you need to create videos and images for you job?
4.    Do you think that your dream job is to create videos and images?
5.    Does your job require you to create interactive content for a website?
6.    Would you like to learn how to manipulate videos, images, sounds and animation?
7.    Would you like to learn how to use InDesign CS5?

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•    Photoshop CS5 Basic – Certificate
•    Photoshop CS5 Basic and Advanced (Combo) – Certificate
•    Visio Professional 2003 Basic
•    Visio Professional 2003 Advanced
•    Adobe Flash CS5 Basic
•    Adobe Flash Cs5 Advanced
•    Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Basic
•    Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Advanced


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Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Classes?
College SA is a home study college. This means that you do not have to go to class. You study at home, on the train, at work, after hours, on your lunch break, or over weekends! This means that you save a lot of costs that classroom students have to pay. Things like travel costs and accommodation are expensive for classroom students. Obviously it is also safer to study in your own home. It also means that you can work while you study, so you can earn a salary and get your qualification at the same time.
Do I get study material from the College?
College SA includes all your books, course items and study material with your course. So unlike other colleges, we shall not give you a list of books to buy. One you have paid for the course, you are entitled to recieve all the study material you need from us. In some cases there might be recommended reading materials which the college does not provide. But this will only be materials that are not essentials to passing your course.
What is the cost of the study material?
Your study material is included in your course fees, so the college does not charge you for study material.