DAR 226 - DeskTop Publishing for Digital Arts: Adobe InDesign

4 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 2 lab periods

Design and creation of publications and printed collateral for digital arts. Includes current Adobe InDesign software, documents, printing preparation, and professional environment.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 120  
Information: Experience in computer graphics may be substituted for some prerequisites. See a Digital Arts faculty member for information.

1. Demonstrate use of current Adobe InDesign software to create and layout single and multiple page documents with typography, graphics, and pictures.
2. Demonstrate InDesign print preparation techniques. 
3. Work within a professional environment meeting specifications and deadlines.

1. Terminology
2. Tools
3. Menus
4. Word processing

II. Documents

1. Layout and design
2. Single page and multi-page
3. Typography, graphics, pictures

III. Preparation and Processes of Documents to Print

1. Packaging documents
2. File formats
3. Font and color considerations

IV. Professional Environment

1. Specifications
2. Deadlines