InDesign for Writers and Editors

Become proficient in InDesign in just one weekend

InDesign for Writers and Editors
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WHEN 2 days, Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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Course Details

No matter how great an editor you are, not knowing how to use a page layout program can stop your magazine job search in its tracks. mediabistro.com to the rescue! We will teach you everything you need to know about InDesign, the page layout program that is fast becoming the favorite of designers in the magazine business. By the end of this two-day course, you will be editorially proficient in InDesign, a declaration that will sparkle on your resume.

In this class, you will learn:

  • How to create an InDesign document
  • How to use the toolbar and palettes
  • The basics of typography, fonts, kerning, and leading
  • The proper way to make text changes
  • How to use the story editor and style sheets
  • How to adjust type and page preferences
  • How to work with multiple document pages and InDesign files
  • How to create Tables importing from Excel
  • Master pages and how to use them
  • How to import images, add colors, and change colors

Note: This class is taught on Macintosh computers, but you should also be able to use the the skills you learn on a PC. Email us <http://www.mediabistro.com/aboutus/contactus.asp?to=learn&subject=mediabistro%20Courses%20Information%20Request> if you have any questions.

Admission Requirements
This class is intended for writers and editors (not graphic professionals). Students should be comfortable with working on a Mac. Please submit a letter of interest and work history.

InDesign for Writers and Editors (PDF)
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Instructor Bio

Patricia Ryan's Courses

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InDesign for Writers and Editors – New York (Class starts January 24)

Patricia Ryan
Patricia Ryan is an art director and graphic designer with extensive publishing experience. She has had over 15 years experience in the design industry, including many years in magazine publishing. As an art director and graphic designer for companies such as Hachette Filipacchi, American Media, and Rodale, Patricia has gained vast knowledge and experience working with InDesign, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Testimonials


This class was phenomenal! Patricia is clearly a master on the subject, and she was able to convey that knowledge in a concise, focused and very approachable way. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to every editor and writer out there -- freelance or staff. -- Elisa Agostinho

"Patricia is very knowledgeable in all areas of design. She easily taught a class with people coming from all different disciplines within graphic design. The weekend class is great for getting a basic overview of how the program works and gives you tools to implement projects for yourself." -- Donna Gronachan

"Patricia is very knowledgeable and presents the subject matter with knowledge and humor. An excellent class for writers and editors who want to enhance their marketability." -- Claudia Perry

"Every job out there expects you to know InDesign, but they don't want to teach it to you. This course gives you all of the tools that you need to go out there and use the program correctly. I would definitely recommend it!" -- Kate Kenny

"Tricia was amazingly responsive to our questions. It was a pleasure to learn from someone so good-humored, patient and expert at the program." -- Kaukab Jhumra Smith

"Tricia gave me the tools to learn InDesign in a very efficient way. This class helped me a lot in my first days of work. She's an excellent instructor with a lot of experience in this subject and design experience as well. Thank you, Tricia." -- Carol Jimenez

"Patricia is clear, patient, diplomatic, expert, efficient, energetic, and has a sense of humor. I'd study with her again." -- Mary Alford
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