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Adobe Certified Professional - InDesign Course Syllabus Duration: 8-10 Weeks Objectives By the end of this course, students will efficiently navigate InDesign, apply layout and design techniques for both print and digital publications, and be fully prepared for the Adobe Certified Professional exam. Week 1: Introduction to Adobe InDesign Overview of workspace, tools, and basic functions. Project: Create a simple document layout to familiarize with tools. Week 2: Text and Typography Working with text frames, applying styles, and formatting. Project: Design a magazine article layout focused on typography. Week 3: Pages, Master Pages, and Templates Setting up multi-page documents and master pages for consistency. Project: Create a multi-page brochure using master pages. Week 4: Colors and Swatches Applying colors, creating swatches, and using gradients. Project: Design a promotional poster with custom swatches and gradients. Week 5: Working with Images and Graphics Importing and managing images, fitting frames, and basic adjustments. Project: Design a catalog page that incorporates images and graphics. Week 6: Advanced Layout Techniques Using grids, guides, and layers for complex layouts. Project: Create a newsletter layout that demonstrates advanced structure. Week 7: Interactive Elements for Digital Publishing Adding hyperlinks, buttons, and other interactive features. Project: Design an interactive PDF with clickable elements. Week 8: Exporting for Print and Digital Exporting documents for various formats, preparing files for distribution. Project: Export a layout for both print and digital. Week 9: Exam Preparation Review of core tools, techniques, and practice questions. Week 10: Final Project and Review Complete a capstone project or portfolio, gather feedback, and prepare for the exam. Assessment Weekly Projects: 40% Final Project: 20% Practice Exams/Quizzes: 20% Participation: 20%