Your Class Project is to format a document, It can be a poster, an advertisement, a editorial, a restaurant menu, really anything using text and images, applying the design principles taught in the class. The class will be broken into sections with simple practices along the way, so that you can apply what you’ve learned and share your progress.

Class Sections

Section 1: Learn the basics of an InDesign document understanding definitions like Trim and Bleed, as well as the common color modes RGB And CMYK and when to use them.

Section 2: Dive into design theory by understanding basic design principles such as alignment, hierarchy, and basic typography that will help guide your viewers attention.

Section 3: Dive into InDesign and learn the basic functionality of the application as well as create our class project applying the lessons we learned.

Class Requirements:

All you’ll need for this class is a computer with InDesign installed.

Although a lot of this class will be focused on design principles that can be applied in the software of your choice, we will be using InDesign practice files to put what we learn into practice. If you don’t have InDesign you can always sign up for a free trial from Adobe ( Download a free trial or buy Adobe products | Adobe Free Trials and Downloads ) and utilize the free trial period for the purpose of working through the practice files.

Class Practice Files and Resources:

Alignment and Spacing
Hierarchy
Typography
3 different Client Files for your class project
Text File
Brand Colors
Photo assets
Logo Ai file

After you download the project files you’ll be able to follow along and by the end of the class you’ll have the understanding to customize your designs with ease by utilizing practical graphic design principles.

As you complete you practice files upload them here in the project panel. I look forward to seeing everything you create.

See you in class! -Kyle Aaron Parson

Kristie Preston

Graphic Designer

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