IN-CLASS
- 1:30-2:20pm
- Print 16-page thumbnail version of the Digg booklet.
- Create TOC for Digg Booklets
- Print Digg using InDesign’s Print Booklet function for page imposition.
- 2:30-4:20pm
- Newsletter Intro
- Thumbnails
- Set up newsletter document (8.5″ x 11″ 8-page booklet, choose a column structure, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Reminder: elements do not need to fall In only one column. Use the columns to create a structure to the page.
- Automatic Page numbers on master pages
- Import all articles/graphics.
- Run Find change by list (this accomplished 624 changes at once. Timesave when you do not know how copy was formatted.)
- Use Find/Replace to get rid of all instances of “(ARA)–”
- Working time for Newsletter
- 4:30-5:05pm
- Working time for Newsletter
Thumbnail Preset:
- Under General: all pages and spreads checked
- Under Setup: page size = letter, landscape, thumbnail checked, 3×3 per page
HOMEWORK
- Refine the Digg document: Make sure there is a cohesive look throughout the document. Cover designs should be solid. Most of what I saw was below your capabilities. Make the piece communicate something visually.
- The 2nd test next week.
- Work on Newsletter. should be about 3/4 finished for next week.
- Gather all “Assets” (stories, images, data) needed to create your Magazine.
- Remember Reminders:
- Right from the Welcome screen in both InDesign and Quark are there are links to resources on their websites. Tons of video tutorials. Can’t remember how to to do something? There is most likely a short video tutorial on their sites.
- You do not need to remember everything — keyboard commands, where things are hidden, etc. — is available under the help menu. What you need to do is “understand the process”, what is involved in page layout and how the programs work.
- The page layout programs are based on math, logic, syntax and rules. A designers language is all based on aesthetics, style, relationships, space and communication. Learn how to use both to make them work together.