Computer Graphic Design

Fall 2014 – 1.3 – InDesign Day 1

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014
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:
 
None
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 1.3 – InDesign Day 1” in the appropriate subfolder of “Student Drop Folder” on the StudentsTempFiles volume.

 

Assigned: August 20th, 2014
Due Date: August 21st, 2014