We will be using InDesign a bit more during each class. If you need a bit of a refresher on starting a new document or, there is a link to a video tutorial in my last update. (see here).

Topics Covered

•  How to use kerning and tracking
• Setting up new documents
• Using the type blocks to understand leading
• Setting up guides and columns to create a grid
• Using the ruler horizontal and vertical rulers in InDesign
• Creating strokes
• Filling color

Homework

Take the best and worst prints of stacked words and write a paragraph (about 5-6 sentences) describing why one works well and why the other doesn’t well in terms of leading. For this exercise, you were to concentrate on getting good leading with your 2 stacked words. On Friday the 14th you will have one last time to complete this printing if you need to try it again.

Reminder

• There is no class on Monday, Feb 18th
• Quiz #1 – Friday, Feb 21th.