Course: Graphics Creating & Editing

About this course

Our Adobe Acrobat X Pro Essentials online training course will teach you the skills you need to master this new version of Adobe’s powerful document management software.

The interface for Acrobat 10 has been completely redesigned. This training series will introduce both new and experienced users to the most effective ways to create, edit and distribute PDF documents using the new interface. New users will get a comprehensive view of the entire process of creating and working with PDF documents. Experienced users will get a road map from an expert user to locate where all the vital features have been moved.

By the time you are done watching this training series you will know and be proficient creating, editing and distributing PDF documents, creating and editing interactive PDF forms, adding hyperlinks and interactivity to PDF documents, as well as creating effective PDF comment and review.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Acrobat X Pro Essentials Breakdown
Course Outline

Chapter 1: INTRODUCING THE ACROBAT INTERFACE (33 min)

  • A Tour of the Acrobat X Interface
  • Toolbar Overview
  • Customising the User Interface
  • Navigation & Command Panes Overview
  • Page Displays
  • Using Full Screen Mode
  • Accessing the Adobe Help System
  • Acrobat Preferences

Chapter 2: WORKING WITH PDF DOCUMENTS (58 min)

  • Navigating PDFs Using Toolbars & Page Thumbnails
  • Selecting & Copying Text & Images
  • Creating & Editing Bookmarks
  • Working with PDF Forms
  • Searching PDFs
  • Creating Indexes
  • Exporting PDF Content t Dierent Formats
  • Printing PDFs

Chapter 3: CREATING PDF DOCUMENTS (84 min)

  • Printing to PDF in Windows®
  • Saving a Microsoft Word Document as a PDF
  • Converting Files to PDF
  • Creating a PDF from a Scanner
  • Performing OCR on Scanned Text
  • Using Acrobat Distiller®
  • Combining Files into a Single PDF
  • Creating PDF Portfolios
  • Customising PDF Portfolios
  • Capturing Web Pages as PDF Documents
  • Selecting a PDF Output Setting
  • Editing PDF Document Settings
  • Image Compression Tips
  • Fonts & Font Embedding
  • Color, Advanced, & Standards Settings
  • Spot Colors & The Ink Manager

Chapter 4: PDF DOCUMENTS IN MICROSOFT® OFFICE 2010 (25 min)

  • Using PDFMaker in Word
  • Using PDFMaker in Excel®
  • Using PDFMaker in PowerPoint®

Chapter 5: MANIPULATING PDF DOCUMENTS (105 min)

  • Inserting, Deleting, Replacing, & Extracting Pages
  • Adding Headers & Footers
  • Adding Background Images & Watermarks
  • Adding Hyperlinks
  • Adding Movies & Flash Components
  • Adding Navigation Elements
  • Adding Page Transitions to an Interactive Slide Show
  • Editing Text & Graphics
  • Comparing Two PDF Documents
  • Redacting PDF Content

Chapter 6: CREATING PDF FORMS (103 min)

  • Converting a PDF to a Fillable Form
  • Creating a Form from a Scanned Document
  • Creating Text Fields
  • Adding Check Boxes & Radio Buttons
  • Creating a List Box
  • Setting Up Calculation Fields
  • Adding a Submit Button
  • Adding a Reset Button
  • Using PDF Forms in Adobe Reader
  • Distributing Forms via Email
  • Distributing Forms via Acrobat.com
  • Tracking Responses
  • Exporting Form Data to Dierent Formats
  • Setting Tab Order in PDF Forms

Chapter 7: ADDING SIGNATURES & SECURITY (29 min)

  • Creating a Digital ID
  • Signing PDF Documents Digitally
  • Securing PDF Documents with Passwords
  • Securing PDF Documents with a Digital Certication

Chapter 8: COMMENTING & REVIEW (37 min)

  • Using the Text Commenting Tools
  • Using the Drawing Commenting Tools
  • Working with Comments
  • Sending a Document for Review
  • Working with Review Tracker
  • Enabling Usage Rights in Adobe Reader
  • Exporting & Importing Comments
  • Credits

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Will I need any additional materials?

No other books are necessary for this course.

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About this course

With our Adobe Dreamweaver CC Online Training Course, you’ll learn the process and workflow for building a Web Development layout. Discover the amazing tools within CC to help you easily create a website based on a Dreamweaver CC template layout.

This course will teach you all you need to know to plan, define and create a website the right way the first time. You’ll learn to navigate & customise Dreamweaver for the most efficient workflow and to style and design your site from the ground up including how to use CSS Designer & style sheets, add audio, interactivity and media, and work with popular third party extensions.

By the time a user is done watching this training series he or she will know and be proficient in using Dreamweaver CC to create a polished, media rich, optimised website.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Adobe Dreamweaver CC Breakdown
Course Outline

Chapter 1: INTRODUCING DREAMWEAVER CC (57 min)

  • Introduction to Dreamweaver
  • Welcome Screen Options
  • Setting Preferences
  • Text Import Options
  • Setting Primary Editors
  • Primary Editors in Action
  • Different Site Types
  • Adobe Extension Manager
  • Installing Extensions
  • Adobe Exchange

Chapter 2: WHERE THINGS ARE (93 min)

  • UI First Look
  • Defining a Site
  • Managing a Site & Site Setup
  • Creating Pages
  • Creating & Using Templates
  • Adapting Panels
  • Arranging Workspaces
  • Properties Inspector
  • Design View
  • Code, Split, Live & Inspect

Chapter 3: FIRST PAGE LAYOUT (75 min)

  • Sketching the Site
  • Creating an Index Page
  • Document Window Options
  • Site Root Options
  • Inserting & Adapting Text
  • Styling Text & Adding Images
  • Floating Images
  • Other Images
  • Adapting the Navigation
  • Internal Menu Navigation

Chapter 4: FURTHER PAGES (81 min)

  • Further Pages & Links
  • Linking to Internal Pages
  • Saving & Naming
  • Rollover Images
  • Adapting the Color Scheme
  • Creating Lists
  • Special Characters
  • Setting Headings for SEO
  • Head, Meta & Keywords
  • Quick Contact

Chapter 5: STYLING PAGES (26 min)

  • CSS Explained
  • Creating a Style Sheet
  • CSS Designer Overview

Chapter 6: WORKING WITH MEDIA (26 min)

  • Including Audio
  • Using Tables with the Audio Player
  • Integrating Adobe Flash Video
  • Incorporating HTML5 Video

Chapter 7: FLUID LAYOUTS & THIRD PARTY EXTENSIONS (28 min)

  • Fluid Grids
  • Third Party Extensions
  • Flexi Layouts 2 PRO Extension
  • Project Seven Extensions
  • Closing Credits

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Will I need any additional materials?

No other books are necessary for this course.

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About Photoshop CS5

Our Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended: Essentials online course is learning the way it needs to be; informative and engaging, with fast results. This series is ideal for the beginning user to learn the essentials of Photoshop, and to get up to speed on all of the major features of this powerful image editing software.

It is also perfect for the intermediate user who needs to upgrade to this new version of Photoshop, or has skipped a version, and needs to learn the new features and interface enhancements of this latest iteration.

You’ll learn by following along with our professional photographer, author, image editor and teacher who uses Photoshop everyday in his profession. His real-world lessons, professional techniques, and time-saving tips are presented in a clear, concise manner and they will give you all the foundational knowledge you need to get exceptional results from your Photoshop projects.

By the end of this course you will have excellent beginner to intermediate skills using Photoshop CS5, which is amazing, considering how vast and powerful this software is.

Our time-tested training methods will have you comfortable using all of the key tools, palettes, and menu bars, as well as, the major features such as layers, selections, image editing, retouching, working with color and swatches, type design, masks, and blend modes.

About Photoshop CS6

This series will help you get started using world’s leading image editing software. Our Adobe Education expertise will provide you with an overview of the interface, the tools, panels and options you’ll need as a foundation for using Adobe Photoshop CS6.

You will review the key new features in this version and teach you about the tools, palettes, and menu bars, as well as, the major features such as layers, selections, image editing, compositing, using Adobe Bridge, type design, drawing and painting, and creating a web photo gallery.

With our Adobe Photoshop CS6 Essentials course you will learn Photoshop skills that will allow you to create professional looking images that you can be proud of. By the time you have completed this course you will be prepared to take your ACA Visual Communication exam and you will have excellent beginner to intermediate skills using Photoshop CS6.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Adobe Dreamweaver CC Breakdown
CS5

Chapter 1: THE BIG PICTURE (35 min)

  • Pixels & Resolution
  • Color
  • Exploring the Interface
  • Choosing File Formats
  • Viewing & Navigating Images

Chapter 2: SETTING UP LIKE A PRO (22 min)

  • Setting User Preferences
  • Choosing Color Settings
  • Customising the Workspace
  • Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Using Rulers & Guides

Chapter 3: GLOBAL EDITING (31 min)

  • Understanding the Histogram & Levels
  • Learning the Curves Tool
  • Exploring Hue & Saturation
  • Cropping & Straightening
  • Adjusting Color Balance
  • Creating a Black & White Image

Chapter 4: MAKING SELECTIONS (21 min)

  • Manual Selection Tools
  • Using the Quick Selection Tool
  • Creating Color-Based Selections & Saving Selections

Chapter 5: NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING (21 min)

  • Using Adjustment Layers
  • Understanding Layer Masks
  • Creating Gradient Masks
  • Applying Layer Blend Modes
  • Snapshots & the History Brush

Chapter 6: THE FIXER-UPPER (26 min)

  • The Retouching Tools, including Content-Aware Fill
  • Removing Noise from an Image
  • Cloning with Perspective with the Vanishing Point Filter
  • Adjusting Perspective with the Lens Correction Filter
  • Content-Aware Scaling

Chapter 7: TYPE DESIGN (35 min)

  • Working with Type
  • Paragraph & Character Formatting Options
  • Typing on a Path
  • Applying Layer Styles to Type

Chapter 8: VECTORS, SHAPES & PATHS (22 min)

  • Vectors & the Shape Tools
  • Creating Paths
  • Saving & Loading Paths as Selections
  • Subtracting, Adding Intersecting, & Excluding

Chapter 9: SMART OBJECTS (16 min)

  • Vector Graphics as Smart Objects
  • Creating & Replacing Smart Objects
  • Creating Multiple Instances of a Smart Object
  • Smart Objects Deserve Smart Filters

Chapter 10: ADOBE BRIDGE (24 min)

  • Exploring the Workspace
  • Searching & Organising Files
  • Leveraging Metadata
  • Outputting
  • Using Mini Bridge

Chapter 11: PHOTOSHOP CAMERA RAW (37 min)

  • Using the Basic Panel
  • Applying Selective Edits
  • Converting to Black & White
  • Repairing an Image

Chapter 12: IMAGE LAYERS & ALPHA CHANNELS (18 min)

  • Manipulating Image Layers
  • Mastering the Layers Panel
  • Creating Layer Groups & Comps

Chapter 13: COMPOSITING IMAGES (18 min)

  • Combining Images & Merging the Best Elements
  • Creating Panoramas
  • Auto-Aligning Layers
  • Refine Edges

Chapter 14: WORKING WITH BRUSHES (27 min)

  • Exploring the Brush Panel
  • Creating a Custom Brush
  • Changing Brush Dynamics
  • Painting with the Mixer Brush

Chapter 15: PRINT & WEB OUTPUT (18 min)

  • Sharpening Images with Smart Sharpen
  • Setting Up the Print Dialog Box
  • Saving for the Web
  • Credits

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CS6

Chapter 1: GETTING STARTED (41 min)

  • Exploring the Interface & Panels
  • Switching & Customising Workspaces
  • Using the Tools Panel & Options Bar
  • Creating & Opening New Documents
  • Zooming & Changing Document Views
  • Saving Documents

Chapter 2: MAKING SELECTIONS (49 min)

  • Working with Basic Selection Tools
  • Working with the Lasso Tools
  • Using the Magic Wand Tool
  • Using the Quick Selection Tool
  • Using the Refine Edge Command

Chapter 3: NON-DESTRUCTIVE EDITING & WORKING WITH LAYERS (35 min)

  • Making Panoramic Pictures with Photomerge
  • Creating a Layer Mask with Quick Mask Mode
  • Moving Images to Other Documents & Using Free Transform
  • Working with Layer Masks & Applying an Adjustment Layer
  • Creating a Grayscale Image with Actions

Chapter 4: CREATING COMPOSITE IMAGES (66 min)

  • Arranging Multiple Open Documents On-screen
  • Loading a Selection & Pasting into a Selection
  • Creating an Adjustment Layer with a Layer Mask
  • Working with a Hue Saturation Adjustment Layer
  • Merging Photos with the Merge to HDR Pro Command
  • Using Content Aware Fill
  • Working with the Patch Tool
  • Using the Gradient Tool to Combine Picture Elements into a New Picture
  • Working with Layer Styles, Fill Opacity & Opacity
  • Exploring the Filter Gallery
  • Adjusting Composited Images using Layer Effects

Chapter 5: DESIGNING WITH TYPE (75 min)

  • Defining the Project
  • Brainstorming the Project
  • Creating Guides
  • Placing Images
  • Working with Text
  • Adding Layer Styles to Text
  • Designing for a Different Audience
  • Improving the Design Layout with Filters
  • Using the New Content-Aware Move Command
  • Converting Text to a Shape

Chapter 6: RESTORING & CORRECTING PHOTOS & EXPLORING BLENDING MODES (54 min)

  • Scanning an Image
  • Using the Spot Healing Brush Tool
  • Using the Healing Brush Tool
  • Using the Patch Tool & Clone Stamp Tool
  • Using Content Aware with the Patch Tool
  • Applying an Action from the Actions Panel
  • Understanding Blending Modes
  • Using Blending Modes to Colorize an Image

Chapter 7: DRAWING & PAINTING IN PHOTOSHOP (51 min)

  • Reviewing the Drawing Modes
  • Using the Pen Tool
  • Drawing & Altering Shapes
  • Exploring the Brush Panel
  • Painting with Brushes
  • Applying the Oil Paint Filter

Chapter 8: USING ADOBE BRIDGE (12 min)

  • An Overview of Adobe Bridge
  • Using Automated Tasks

Chapter 9: CREATING A WEB PHOTO GALLERY (26 min)

  • Using the Histogram Panel
  • Using Auto Adjustments
  • Improving Image Composition with Cropping
  • Creating a Web Photo Gallery
  • Credits

For more information, contact one of our course advisors

Will I need any additional materials?

No other books are necessary for this course.

For more information, contact one of our course advisors

About this course

Our Adobe Dreamweaver CS6: Essentials will give you the tools needed to plan, design, create and maintain compelling websites. This course is begin with helping you set project requirements and create a wireframe for your site. It also discusses Accessibility Standards and rules for designing with consistency.

Once you are familiar with the basics, and have a good understanding of the interface, you’ll learn how to plan your site and layout your pages, adding text, images, rich media, links and tabbed data. You will also discover how to edit an existing site, how to organise your content with Div Tags, and the importance of optimising your pages for search engine visibility. Finally this course will show you how to test your site, manage your links and assets, and discuss how to design adaptive websites for different devices.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Breakdown
Course Outline

Chapter 1: SETTING PROJECT REQUIREMENTS (52 min)

  • Identify the Purpose, Audience & Audience Needs
  • Standard btm-copyright Rules
  • Website Accessibility Standards
  • The Workspace & Setting Accessibility Options
  • Creating a Wireframe for Your Website

Chapter 2: PLANNING SITE DESIGN & PAGE LAYOUT (58 min)

  • Setting up a Site in Dreamweaver
  • Using the Adobe Exchange
  • Rules for Designing with Consistency
  • Using Templates
  • Previewing your Page in a Browser
  • Previewing your Page in Adobe BrowserLab
  • Maintaining Page Structure with CSS Styles & Page Properties
  • Using a Horizontal Rule
  • Editing for CSS code
  • Final Planning with a Flowchart

Chapter 3: UNDERSTANDING THE INTERFACE (24 min)

  • Exploring the Preferences Options
  • Understanding the Dreamweaver Workspace
  • Adjusting Asset Properties with the Properties Panel
  • Managing Site Assets with the Assets Panel
  • Working with the Files Panel

Chapter 4: ADDING CONTENT TO YOUR WEB PAGE (76 min)

  • Editing an Existing Site & Exploring the Files Panel
  • Creating, Titling, Naming & Saving a Web Page
  • Replace Text, Copy Pages & Insert Form Elements
  • Editing a Library Object & Working with Images
  • Linking Web Content & Using Hyperlinks
  • Inserting Rich Media into a Web Page
  • Importing Tabular Data into a Web Page

Chapter 5: ORGANISING CONTENT (50 min)

  • Setting & Modifying Page Properties
  • Organising Page Layout with AP Div Tags
  • Modifying Text & Text Properties
  • Modifying Images & Image Properties
  • Adding Head Content for Search Engine Visibility
  • Working with Widgets

Chapter 6: EVALUATING & MAINTAINING A SITE (27 min)

  • Conducting Technical Tests
  • Identifying Techniques for Basic Usability Tests
  • Managing Assets, Links, & Files for a Site
  • Designing Adaptive Websites for Different Devices
  • Credits

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Will I need any additional materials?

No other books are necessary for this course.

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About this course

Our Fireworks CS6 training course will give you a solid grip of the primary tools used to create compelling, interactive screen designs. Ideal for webpages, mobile applications and anything that uses a touchscreen, Fireworks CS6 has amazing new tools and features that make whatever you need to design a snap to create.

With new support for CSS3 and the jQuery Mobile Framework, Fireworks makes it easy to repurpose your design for multiple platforms. Combining these new features with Firewoks robust toolset will make your skills that much more valuable in today’s competitive market.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Adobe Fireworks CS6 Breakdown
Course Outline

Chapter 1 WHAT IS FIREWORKS? (02:45 min)

  • What is Fireworks?

Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED (20:01 min)

  • The Application Frame & Creating a New Document
  • Exploring the Tools, Commands & Guides
  • Canvas Properties, Smart Guides, Tooltips & Preferences

Chapter 3 WORKING WITH VECTOR SHAPES (44:54 min)

  • Using the Vector Tools
  • Introducing the Color Tools & Live Filters
  • Taking Advantage of Improved Color Access
  • Utilising the New Alpha Support for Fill & Stroke
  • Creating a Banner Ad

Chapter 4 WORKING WITH BITMAPS (17:27 min)

  • Using the Bitmap Selection Tools
  • Performing Image Correction
  • Vector Masking

Chapter 5 CREATING TEXT (33:24 min)

  • Creating & Formatting Text
  • Optimising, Distorting & Adding Effects to Text
  • Formatting Paragraphs, Checking Spelling & Adjusting Kearning
  • Advanced Text Features

Chapter 6 USING SYMBOLS & THE COMMON LIBRARY (06:42 min)

  • Creating a Symbol
  • Using the Common Library

Chapter 7 WORKING WITH LAYERS & PAGES (09:59 min)

  • Working with Layers
  • Working with Pages

Chapter 8 ANIMATING IN FIREWORKS (12:26 min)

  • Creating an Animated GIF
  • Tweening & Adjusting States Using Onion Skinning

Chapter 9 PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER (1:07:26 min)

  • Wireframing
  • Designing a Mockup
  • Adding Paragraphs, Lists & Text Fields to the Mockup
  • Designing a Mobile Version of the Mockup
  • Slicing & Optimising
  • Exporting, Saving & Extracting CSS Properties
  • The New CSS Sprites & jQuery Mobile Skinning Options

Chapter 10 INTEGRATING WITH OTHER CS6 APPLICATIONS (06:30 min)

  • Integrating with Photoshop®
  • Integrating with Illustrator®
  • Credits

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Will I need any additional materials?

No other books are necessary for this course.

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About this course

With this Adobe Illustrator CS6 Essentials Training Course, you are shown a definitive introduction to Adobe’s venerable graphics workhorse. Discover the essential tools and powerful features that make Illustrator a favourite among design professionals.

You’ll learn essential keyboard shortcuts, techniques for streamlining your workflow, and tips that Robust IT experts have learned after decades of working with the programme.

By the time you are done watching this series you will have a deep understanding of the fundamental functionality of Illustrator, especially with features (such as the pen tool and Adobe’s Type Engine) that are universal to other Adobe applications. In addition, you will understand WHY you would use Illustrator, instead of Photoshop or InDesign, to solve specific design problems.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Adobe Fireworks CS6 Breakdown
Course Outline

Chapter 1: ILLUSTRATOR INTERFACE & SETUP (38 min)

  • Opening Documents
  • Working with Multiple Documents
  • Zooming & Panning
  • Exploring the Menus & the Toolbar
  • Exploring the Panels
  • Vector vs. Raster & Working with Different File Types
  • Setting UI Brightness

Chapter 2: DOCUMENT SETUP & ARTBOARDS (30 min)

  • Creating a New Document & Setting Preferences
  • Introducing the Artboard Tool
  • Working in a Video Preset
  • Setting Up Multiple Artboards
  • Using Multiple Artboards
  • Overlapping Artboards

Chapter 3: CREATING OBJECTS (34 min)

  • Locking a Selection, Enabling Smart Guides & Setting Up the Ruler
  • Drawing a Rectangle & Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Drawing a Rounded Rectangle & an Ellipse
  • Drawing a Polygon, a Star & a Flare
  • Drawing Lines, Arcs, Spirals & Grids
  • Editing Shapes with the Direct Selection Tool

Chapter 4: THE ADOBE PEN TOOL (36 min)

  • The Pen Tool Explained
  • Pen Tool Basics
  • Drawing Shapes with Bezier Points
  • Adding, Deleting & Converting Anchor Points
  • Using Bezier Controls to Draw a Heart Shape
  • Tracing an Image with the Pen Tool

Chapter 5: GROUPS, LAYERS & TRANSFORMATIONS (43 min)

  • Understanding Object Hierarchy
  • Changing Object Stacking Order
  • Grouping Objects
  • Performing Basic Transformations
  • Transform Strokes, the Transform Panel & Transform Multiple Objects
  • Using the Transform Each Command & Isolation Mode
  • Using the Transform Tools & Resizing the Artboard & Its Content

Chapter 6: COLORS & COLOR SPACES (29 min)

  • Basic Fills & Strokes
  • The Color Panel & the Eyedropper Tool
  • RGB vs. CMYK
  • Color Spaces & Adjusting the Appearance of Black

SWATCHES, GRADIENTS & PATTERNS (38 min)

  • The Swatches Panel
  • Loading a Swatch Library
  • The Basics of Gradients
  • Saving & Editing Gradients
  • Gradient Recommendations
  • Creating & Working with Patterns

Chapter 8: STROKES, EFFECTS & APPEARANCE (39 min)

  • Stroking a Path via the Control Panel
  • Using the Stroke Panel
  • Modifying Corner Type, Stroke Alignment & Corner Limit
  • Using the Appearance Panel & the Offset Path Command
  • Using the Appearance Panel to Recreate Artwork
  • Applying a Gradient Stroke, Editing Effects, Saving & Applying Graphic Styles

Chapter 9: AUTOMATING SHAPES & COLORS (37 min)

  • Using the Shape Builder Tool
  • Recoloring Artwork Automatically
  • Aligning, Distributing & Averaging Shapes
  • Using the Blend Tool
  • Using the Transform Again Command
  • The Pathfinder Panel
  • Creating a Gear

Chapter 10: THE ADOBE TYPE ENGINE (55:49 min)

  • Working with Point Text
  • Area Text vs. Point Text
  • Using the Character Panel
  • Using Keyboard Shortcuts in the Character Panel
  • Styling Document Text
  • Adjusting Leading with Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Fine Text Adjustments & Placing Area Text
  • Flowing & Formatting Area Text
  • Type on a Path & the Glyphs Panel

Chapter 11: SAVING & SHARING YOUR WORK (22:57 min)

  • Saving Your Files
  • Exporting & Creating PDFs for Print
  • Setting Basic Printing Options
  • Using the Save for Web Command & Making Art Pixel-Perfect

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Will I need any additional materials?

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About this course

This Adobe InDesign CS6 Essentials Course offers a comprehensive foundation for working with this versatile desktop publishing application. This course will teach you how to efficiently design page layouts for print or screen, starting with the basics of the programme and interface, then moving into more advanced topics.

In this course you will learn how to set up custom InDesign workspaces, the basics of layouts, how to build, quality check and package your InDesign projects, and how to use InDesign’s formatting tools to quickly and efficiently produce quality, consistent documents.

You’ll also learn to work with InDesign’s long document production functions, how to create and work with templates, and how to design interactive digital forms and PDFs.

Training Solution Breakdown:

  • Intuitive and rewarding online training resources
  • Comprehensive Freephone or email support
  • 24/7 access to training materials
  • Study anytime, anywhere in a world for a flexible learning experience
  • 12 months (one year) unrestricted access
  • Progress reviews & comprehensive assessments to ensure efficient understanding of course content
  • Career advice and CV support once training has been completed

Buy this course today and take control of your career and enhance your prospects.

Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Breakdown
Course Outline

Chapter 1: WORKING WITH THE INDESIGN INTERFACE (86 min)

  • Getting Started with InDesign CS6
  • Creating a New Document
  • Selecting & Placing Content
  • Working with the Type & Shape Tools
  • Using the Control Panel
  • Formatting Text
  • Viewing & Arranging Panels
  • Creating & Saving a Custom Workspace & Performing a Text Wrap

Chapter 2: LAYOUT BASICS (71 min)

  • Creating InDesign CS6 Document Presets
  • Working with Master Pages
  • Margins, Column & Ruler Guides & Zooming
  • Placing, Scaling & Arranging Graphic Elements
  • Placing & Formatting Text, Part 1
  • Placing & Formatting Text, Part 2
  • Copying Elements between Documents
  • Printing Documents

Chapter 3: PACKAGING & PREPARING DOCUMENTS (40 min)

  • The Capabilities & Limitations of Spellchecking
  • Live Preflighting & Creating Custom Preflight Profiles
  • Correcting Preflighting Problems
  • Packaging InDesign Documents for Remote Printing

Chapter 4: CUSTOMISING APPLICATION PREFERENCES (74 min)

  • Setting General & Interface Preferences
  • Setting Type & Composition Preferences
  • Customising Measurement, Grid & Guide Preferences
  • Setting Dictionary, Spelling & Auto-Correction Preferences
  • Setting Notes, Track Changes & Story Editor Display Preferences
  • Adjusting Display Performance & Appearance of Black
  • File & Clipboard Handling Preferences

Chapter 5: CREATING A TEMPLATE (77 min)

  • Setting Up a Trifold Brochure Layout
  • Manipulating Page Size & Orientation with the Page Tool
  • Creating Paragraph Styles, Part 1
  • Creating Paragraph Styles, Part 2
  • Creating Character Styles
  • Adding Custom Color Swatches
  • Understanding Differences between Templates & Documents

Chapter 6: CREATING A DOCUMENT FROM A TEMPLATE (89 min)

  • Placing a Picture & Adjusting Display Performance Settings
  • Placing, Formatting & Modifying Text with Paragraph Styles
  • Creating Bulleted Lists & Formatting Graphics
  • Replicating & Placing Repeated Elements
  • Placing & Scaling Graphic Elements
  • Formatting Type & Splitting Type within Text Frames
  • Quality Checking, Packaging & Saving in InDesign CS6

Chapter 7: CREATING LONG DOCUMENTS (108 min)

  • Creating Long Document Templates, Part 1
  • Creating Long Document Templates, Part 2
  • Auto-Flowing & Formatting Type for Long Documents
  • Refine Long Document Layouts by Extending Type Style Attributes
  • Building a Table of Contents
  • Making Index Entries
  • Combining Multiple InDesign CS6 Documents into a Book
  • Generating Master Indexes for InDesign CS6 Books
  • Printing Review Proofs

Chapter 8: CREATING PRINT FORMS (72 min)

  • Using the Tab Ruler
  • Aligning with the Tab Ruler
  • Using Spot Color, Inline Graphics & Fixed Space Alignment
  • Studying Table Creation & Formatting
  • Working with Table Styles

Chapter 8: CREATING INTERACTIVE PDF FILES (71 min)

  • Building Text Fields in PDF Documents
  • Creating Check Boxes for Interactive Forms
  • Setting up Radio Button Groups
  • List Boxes & Combo Boxes for Interactive Forms
  • Placing & Formatting Buttons
  • Preparing for Digital Signatures & Saving Interactive PDFs
  • Resetting Tab Order for Interactive Forms
  • Credits

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