InDesign: Elements of a Layout

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Course Description

Overview

Learn how to set up and create a magazine template using Adobe InDesign. Graphic designer Nigel French explains body text, headlines, subheads, and images.

Syllabus

Welcome

Welcome
Using the exercise files

1. Body Text

Body text size
Body text alignment
Body text indentation and spacing
Body text letterspacing
Body text last paragraphs

2. Headlines and Subheads

Headlines
Straplines and kickers
Drop caps
Subheads
Pull quotes

3. Supporting Text

Bylines and credits
Sidebars and callouts
Page furniture
White space
Captions

4. Picture Treatments

Bleeds and crossovers
Text wrap
Photo collage
Picture grid
Text on picture

Conclusion

Next Steps

Taught by

Nigel French

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