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Adobe InDesign Training Course


ADOBE INDESIGN CS3 - INTRODUCTION

2 day course (first 2 days of the 3 day 'Mastering' Course)

ADOBE INDESIGN CS3 - ADVANCED
1 day course (last day of the 3 day 'Mastering' Course)

ADOBE INDESIGN CS3 - MASTERING
3 day course (both the 'Introduction' & 'Advanced' courses combined)

ADOBE INDESIGN CS3 - INTRODUCTION (2 day course)

Course Timetable

For those people with little or no previous experience who want to fast track their learning of the program.
Please find a suitable date from the table below.

Adobe InDesign CS3 - Introduction (2 days)
INDA101 - Thu & Fri, Nov 27 & 28, 8.30 - 4.00pm Course Details or Register Now $695
INDA102 - Thu & Fri, Dec 11 & 12, 8.30 - 4.00pm Course Details or Register Now $695
INDA103 - Thu & Fri, Jan 8 & 9, 8.30 - 4.00pm Course Details or Register Now $695
INDA104 - Thu & Fri, Jan 29 & 30, 8.30 - 4.00pm Course Details or Register Now $695
INDA105 - Wed & Thu, Feb 25 & 26, 8.30 - 4.00pm Course Details or Register Now $695
INDA106 - Thu & Fri, March 26 & 27, 8.30 - 4.00pm Course Details or Register Now $695

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

"Excellent. Small class size allows for interaction between lecturer and students. A large amount of content was covered. At other courses that I have done I walk away thinking I have learned nothing. Not this one!"
Lesley McNeil (WACRRM)

I feel this course was beneficial and professionally presented in all areas. I am particularly impressed with Bernard's knowledge of the topic and the easy-going, easily explained manner in which information was delivered. It was great that attendees did not feel isolated from each other within the group, irrespective of prior experience with the package.
Sarah Resnik (Tennant Creek Gold)

Why Attend This Course?

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Prepress Skills Centre is a Certified Adobe Training Provider. Our instructors are Adobe Certified Experts (ACE).
  • Class limit of 12, with an average class size of 8 - for individual attention.
  • Modern PC and Macintosh workstations with the latest software installed.
  • Adobe InDesign workbook included
  • Short cut key list and typographic e-guage.
  • Instructor is an InDesign Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)
  • Free Lunch, Morning and Afternoon tea.
  • Money-Back Guarantee*.
  • Certificate of Participation.
  • 10% student discount (current Student Card required)
  • Central location - close to public transport.

MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE*

So many people these days attend courses where students are taught by people who facilitate training rather than teach the knowledge and skills required by industry.

We are a self-funded, Western Australian owned recognised specialist training provider and are therefore fully accountable to the people we train.

We offer a full money back guarantee should any course participant feel they have not received the training that was advertised.

* You must notify Prepress Skills Centre in writing within 7 days of course completion.

Buy Software and Save!

Purchase any one of these products and receive a 10% discount on any one of our Short Courses.

Creative Suite CS4
Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard - PC or Mac
$2,075
Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard Upgrade - PC or Mac
$795
Creative Suite CS4 Design Standard Education - PC or Mac $695
Creative Suite CS4 Design Premium - PC or Mac
$2,995
Creative Suite CS4 Design Premium Upgrade - PC or Mac
$1,090
Creative Suite CS4 Design Premium Education - PC or Mac $995
Creative Suite CS4 Web Standard - PC or Mac
$1,740
Creative Suite CS4 Web Standard Upgrade - PC or Mac
$760
Creative Suite CS4 Web Standard Education - PC or Mac $695
Creative Suite CS4 Web Premium - PC or Mac
$2,795
Creative Suite CS4 Web Premium Upgrade - PC or Mac
$1,095
Creative Suite CS4 Web Premium Education - PC or Mac $995
Creative Suite CS4 Production Premium - PC or Mac
$2,950
Creative Suite CS4 Production Premium Upgrade - PC or Mac
$1,095
Creative Suite CS4 Production Premium Education - PC or Mac $995
Creative Suite CS4 Master Collection - PC or Mac $4,150
Creative Suite CS4 Master Collection Upgrade - PC or Mac $1,595
Creative Suite CS4 Master Collection Education - PC or Mac $1,695
InDesign CS4
InDesign CS4 - PC or Mac
$1,195
InDesign CS4 Upgrade - PC or Mac
$395
InDesign CS4 Educational - PC or Mac $365
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Today, everyone publishes — media companies, advertising agencies, law firms, hospitals, schools, government agencies, small businesses, non-profit organisations, retailers etc.

Rarely has an application caused as much excitement as InDesign CS3. The all-new Adobe InDesign CS3 software takes page design to a new level, combining extraordinary production power and creative freedom with innovative cross-media support. Through its tight integration with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat software, this essential upgrade from InDesign 3.0 helps you produce pages quickly and output them reliably.

Adobe InDesign CS3 - Introduction Course Outline (2 day course)

  • The Document Window - rulers, margins, guides, ‘X’ and ‘Y’ coordinates, ruler origin, pasteboard and page views
  • Using Palettes - align, attributes, character, colour, glyphs, gradient, hyperlinks, index, layers, library, links, navigator, pages, paragraph and character styles, story, stroke, swatches, table, tabs, transform, transparency and trap styles palettes.
  • Document Setup - layout options, grids, zoom and hand tools, controlling windows and saving documents.
  • Working with Text - creating text frames, typeface, point size, line, character spacing, alignment, indents, hanging indents, kerning, tracking, leading.
  • Working with Objects - types of frames, basic shapes, selecting, altering, aligning, step and repeat, transforming, grouping and locking objects.
  • Working in Colour - creating Pantone (spot) and CMYK (process) colours, appending, swatches, gradients, tints, defining, storing, swatch libraries
  • Styling Objects - fills, strokes, corner effects, transparency, drop shadows, feathering, using the eyedropper.
  • Pen and Beziers - pen points, drawing lines, curves, modifying paths and points, pencil, smooth and erase tools
  • Text Effects - wrapping text, text on a path, paragraph rules.
  • Pages and Books - blank pages, island spreads, master pages, page numbers, table of contents, flowing text, text breaks, setting and import options
  • Imported Graphics - placing artwork, specialty frames, image import options, fitting, clipping paths, applying effects to images.
  • Layers - working with layers, creating, duplicating and deleting layers, layer options.
  • Libraries - storing, searching and sorting library items.
  • Tabs and Tables - tab characters, tab stops, leaders, creating tables, table options, cell options, strokes and fills.
  • Outputting - setup controls, marks and bleeds, print styles, tiling, preflight and packaging.
  • Exporting - file options, creating PDF files, PDF styles, exporting text.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts - Macintosh and PC
  • Menu Items and Preferences overview.
  • Plus many more speed Tips and Tricks

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will have learned the necessary technical skills required to create full colour, multiple page computer generated digital artwork for print using Adobe InDesign CS3.

This InDesign CS3 course comprises training in elements of units of competence from the ‘Nationally Endorsed Printing and Graphic Arts Training Package ICP05
Competency Standards
ICPPP224A: Produce pages using a page layout application.
ICPPP333A: Electronically combine complex data

Meet the Trainer

The trainer conducting this course is Bernard O’Hara (Adobe Certified Expert). Bernard has been working in the Printing and Graphic Arts industry for over 30 years and has been training industry people in the use of page layout applications for over 10 years. Bernard’s knowledge and skills are not just limited to the Adobe InDesign application, but also on how to use other programs such as QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to correctly prepare digital artwork for various media applications in print.

Feel free to email Bernard with any enquiries you may have at bernard@prepress-skills.wa.edu.au

Training Method

Prepress Skills Centre is a specialist training centre (since 1995) with many years experience in providing specialist training to both the print and web publishing industries.

Our computer labs are very spacious and utilise ergonomically designed computer benches and chairs. Training techniques used at the training centre include the use of a computer projection screen for clear vision of demonstrations.

During the course participants will develop the skills required to complete structured exercises and workplace related projects. All techniques and skills will be demonstrated and each participant will be provided with feedback on their progress and personal attention when required.

Prepress Skills Centre is a ‘Registered Training Organisation’ (RTO) for the delivery of training, assessment of skills and issuance of certification. Participants wishing to have their skills assessed and receive certification can apply to undertake a skills assessment through Prepress Skills Centre

Prerequisites

To undertake this course participants require basic computer skills (Macintosh or PC) with the ability to manage files and folders. Prior Adobe InDesign experience is not a prerequisite.

Cost

The total cost of the ‘Adobe InDesign CS3 - Introduction’ training course is $695.00. Payment is accepted by cash, money order, cheque or credit card (VISA, Mastercard or Bankcard only) and you can register now online!!



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"Providing Professional Training in Western Australia Since 1995"
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