Used by graphic designers worldwide, Adobe InDesign CC is a layout powerhouse. But that power is easy to harness, as you’ll soon learn. These real-world projects teach you to think like a designer and master the details that set your work apart.
Hone your InDesign skills as you:
- Produce an advertising poster
- Design a magazine for print and tablet delivery
- Build interactive forms
- Create a comic book page
- Add controls for video, animations, and more to a digital media publication
This study guide uses more than 11 hours of video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career designing publications for print and screen using InDesign CC. It lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam and helps prepare you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market.
Purchasing this book gives you access to valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book’s “Getting Started” section to unlock access to:
- The Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates
- Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects
Jonathan Gordon is a prominent InDesign instructor
, training students and adults in Adobeproducts for 20 years. He is an award winning instructor receivingthe Broward County Journalism Adviser of the year from the Sun Sentinel newspaperin 2010 and 2015. He won JournalismAdviser of the Year from the Florida Scholastic Press Association (District 7) 2004 and 2010. Jonathan helped establishthe Academy of Journalism at McFatter Technical High School. He taught Digital Media Technology through McFatter TechnicalCollege and received a Masters in Mass Communication from the University of Florida. Jonathan lives and works in Upstate New York.
Cari Jansen is an Adobe Certified Instructor and Community Professional, and an industry professional with a hands-on production background in print, digital media, and elearning. As a publishing consultant Cari provides training, design and production support services for Adobe Captivate, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Muse, and Acrobat. She also works as a technical editor, and has developed many Adobe training courses including a MyGraphicsLab course for InDesign CC. Cari has been teaching InDesign for more than 10 years. Cari lives and works in Perth, Australia.
Rob Schwartz is an award winning teacher with 15+ years experience in Technical Education. Rob opened the first Technical High School in the county, McFatter Technical High School. His teaching is very influenced by that experience. He is a popular speaker at conferences, and presents for Adobe on Photoshop, Illustrator, and teaching strategies. His focus on Industry Certifications and Problem-Based Learning strategies are the secrets to his success. Rob is an Adobe Certified Instructor, Adobe Education Leader, and won the prestigious Impact Award from Adobe as well as the #1 Educator World Wide award from Certiport. Find out more about Rob by taking a peek into his online curriculum website at brainbuffet.com. Rob lives and works in South Florida.
