# InDesign in a Day

Canonical URL: <https://www.creativelive.com/classes/indesign-1day>

## Overview

### Learn Adobe InDesign Fundamentals

Learn how to lay out pages with text and graphics. In no time, you will be able to control typography, add photos, create and use colors, and more.

This six-hour class will get you started with the essentials quickly. It is designed for people who will use InDesign lightly and only have one day (or two evenings) to spare. If you want to learn InDesign in greater depth, check out our 18-hour [Adobe InDesign Bootcamp](/classes/indesign-beginner).

If you are looking for portfolio-based classes, check out the [Graphic Design Bootcamp](/classes/graphic-design-bootcamp) or our [Graphic Design Certificate Program](/certificates/graphic-design).

## What you'll learn

- Create layouts with text, color, and graphics
- Import and style text and graphics
- Create a business card and bi-fold brochure
- Prepare files for final output, including printing and PDFs

## Curriculum

### Section 1

#### Business Card: Setting Up a File & Adding the Logo

- Setting Default Preferences
- Setting Up a File
- Importing & Sizing a Vector Graphic (the Logo)

#### Business Card: Adding Text

- Creating Text Frames
- Basic Text Styling
- Loading Adobe Fonts

#### Business Card: Colors

- Removing the Default Color Swatches
- Creating & Editing Color Swatches
- Swapping Out Graphics

#### Business Card: Adding a 2nd Page (the Back) with QR Code

- Creating the Back of the Business Card (a Second Page)
- Creating QR Codes
- Navigating Documents (Zooming and Panning)
- Copying Appearance With the Eyedropper Tool

#### Business Card: OpenType Settings

- Setting up a Document Bleed
- Placing Images
- Combining Text & Images
- White Type on a Black Background

### Section 2

#### Brochure: Creating 2-Page Spreads & Cropping Photos

- Setting Up Spreads (Facing Pages)
- Importing Pixel-Based Photos
- Cropping & Scaling Photos
- Checking Image Resolution to Ensure Good Print Quality

#### Brochure: Layers, Visual Effects, & Blending Modes

- Creating & Locking Layers
- Rotating Objects
- Drop Shadows
- Gradient Feather
- Blending Modes

#### Brochure: Fine-Tuning Type: Kerning/Tracking & More

- Paragraph Spacing
- Working in Picas (Instead of Inches)
- Metrics vs. Optical Kerning
- Kerning vs. Tracking
- Variable Fonts

#### Brochure: Working with Tabbed Text

- Setting Tab Marker Positions
- Adding & Styling Leader Characters

#### Preparing for Professional Printing: PDFs & Packaging Files

- Exporting PDFs for printing or emailing to clients
- Packaging InDesign Files

## Schedule
- Jun 29, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Jul 21, 2026 – Jul 23, 2026 — Live Online
- Jul 27, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Sep 8, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online
- Sep 9, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 — Live Online
- Sep 27, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — Live Online

## FAQ

### Do I need to bring anything to the class?

No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with InDesign installed. Choose your operating system at checkout.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $425