- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Engage with one of the most powerful applications used in graphic design today. Students will explore the basics of the InDesign interface and its most used features in order to create an array of printed and digital layouts. Students will learn how to manipulate and position layout elements such as text, illustrations and photographs by applying design and typographic principles and terminology. You will work through a variety of print and digital media projects using the versatile InDesign tools and techniques to discover the possibilities for creative expression that come with mastering this application.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$598.54 - $625.65 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are three offerings of GDES 1069 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68634
Duration
Tue Apr 02 - Tue Jun 18 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68634
- Domestic fees $625.65International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 - Jun 18 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 890 |
Instructor
Dirk Erkau
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$625.65
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This class will be delivered in person on the Downtown campus. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69267
Duration
Thu Apr 04 - Thu Jun 20 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 69267
- Domestic fees $598.54International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 04 - Jun 20 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Dirk Erkau
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$598.54
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68635
Duration
Sat Apr 06 - Sat Jun 22 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 68635
- Domestic fees $598.54International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06 - Jun 22 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:45 | Online |
Instructor
Negin Etemadi
Course outline
Domestic fees
$598.54
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
No class on May 18. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Set up multiple layouts structured by a modular and baseline grid.
- Analyze a publication using typesetting and layout terminology and vocabulary.
- Select typefaces for specific usage such as body copy, headings, and captions.
- Format type and paragraphs using typesetting conventions.
- Establish a hierarchy of information in a layout.
- Format various styles of lists including hanging indents, numbers, bullets, and lists within lists.
- Create, apply, and manage colour within a document.
- Understand the meaning and relevance behind hidden or special characters.
- Create basic master pages.
- Automate text formatting with basic paragraph and character styles.
- Organize content using the stacking order and layers.
- Integrate vector and raster graphics created in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Develop creative layout solutions by means of a cumulative and conceptual design process.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Layout: Adobe InDesign (GDES 1069) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
- Graphic Design Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
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