DSGN 126 Page Layout 1 with InDesign

• Navigate the InDesign environment and use appropriate tools and panels for a given task
• Use layout tools such as rulers, grids, and frames
• Effectively use type in printed and digital publications
• Demonstrate knowledge of design elements and principles in projects
• Identity properties of vector and raster graphics, choose the optimal file format and resolution for given needs, and manage graphic links
• Distinguish appropriate color modes and swatch types for a variety of InDesign print and screen workflows. Including cost factors, CMYK, spot color, and RGB for various types of digital publishing.
• Manage layers and object stacking
• Use special effects appropriately.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of InDesign interactive features through tutorials and projects
• Respectfully present, defend, and critique design choices in a group setting
• Preflight and package files correctly with necessary fonts, graphics and separation capabilities
• Describe workflow and file preparation processes for digital and commercially printed documents

• demonstrate superior technical skills in industry standard software
• create effective solutions to design challenges using the elements and principles of design
• apply drawing skills and principles of color theory to projects and exercises
• create, edit and integrate vector and raster graphics within a variety of layouts for web, mobile device, print and interactive projects
• describe the historical significance and current design standards for typographic design, and effectively use type in print and screen-based publications
• apply basic coding skills to projects using HTML, CSS and other scripting languages
• prepare project deliverables for commercially printed materials, interactive documents and ePublications