Electronic Publication 2

In the second semester we familiarize ourselves with advanced tools and methods for working with bitmap graphics, vector graphics and page layouts and focus on developing an efficient workflow. On completion of the course students should be able to tackle elaborate layouting tasks – combining techniques from Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign – and prepare simple documents for offset printing.

Learning Objectives

• Advanced techniques in image editing using Adobe Photoshop: efficient and non-destructive workflow, simple compositings, fundamental color management...
• Advanced techniques in vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator: working with complex designs, becoming familiar with the fundamental tools for illustration and construction...
• Advanced techniques in page layouting using Adobe InDesign: creating multi-page layouts, advanced tools for layouting and type-setting, efficient and well-structured workflow, finalisation and prepress, fundamental color management...