CGA2025 PAGE LAYOUT (InDesign)
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or the sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
CGA2025 - Page Layout InDesign (3 hrs.)
Page layout software is a key component in the production of digital and printed publishing. This course will instruct students on arranging and styling page content, as well as proper file preparation. Students will combine text and graphics to create layouts for a variety of publications methods.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
Basic computer skills and keyboarding ability.
Controlling Purpose:
This course will explore techniques in page layout software using Adobe InDesign.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
1. Apply critical thinking skills to solve visual problems using Adobe InDesign
2. Demonstrate knowledge of Adobe InDesign by selecting and applying appropriate tools to complete a variety of page layout tasks
3. Demonstrate knowledge of specific technical issues relative to the creation of page layouts, composition, digital distribution, and preparation for printing.
4. Utilize industry terminology related to graphic design software and production.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: The InDesign Interface
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will have the ability to successfully utilize the InDesign interface.
- Navigate the InDesign interface
- Create new documents and open existing ones
- Manipulate document pages and structure
- Modify software preferences
UNIT 2: Basic Functions
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to locate and efficiently use the basic tools in InDesign
- Create, edit, and apply master pages
- Modify frames
- Import and edit text
- Perform basic text modifications - threading text, inserting special characters, modifying fonts, and text styling
UNIT 3: Working with Color and Visuals
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to manage color and incorporate graphics
- Utilize and manipulate colors and swatches
- Place graphics and work with image links
- Manipulate image frames using selection tools and “Fitting” options
- Manipulate object transparencies and blending modes
- Apply effects to objects
UNIT 4: Tables
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to create and modify tables
- Import formatted tables from other applications
- Create and format tables
UNIT 5: Output
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to prepare a page layout for printing or distribution
- Confirm that an InDesign file and its contents are ready for printing
- Package an InDesign project
- Print InDesign files
- Create EPUB digital layouts
Projects Required:
The course will include a range of projects that will demonstrate competency of the above techniques. For an updated description of these projects, refer to the course syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
- Access to Adobe InDesign software (face to face sections of the class will use software already installed in the graphic design computer lab)
- A method to save and back-up work such as a flash drive, external hard drive, or access to an online cloud storage service
- A sketchbook and drawing implements, including pencils, black pens, markers, colored pencils, etc.
- Tools to mount printed artwork, which may include: a ruler, x-acto knife, utility knife, spray adhesive, and mat board.
A specific list of supplies can be found in the course syllabus.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
Updated 6/1/2019
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