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Layout & Composition

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-111-125

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Course Description

10-111-125 LAYOUT & COMPOSITION ...develop skills in digital composition and layout using industry software. Course content covers appropriate software selection, graphic and text content management, color specifications, file preparation, and software solutions to graphic communication problems. (Prerequisite: 10-111-161, Illustrator Fundamentals)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?

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What will I learn?

  1. Utilize proper design software for graphic layout including graphic and text assets.
  2. Develop multiple page layout in InDesign
  3. Produce layouts using all application standards for vector and raster use
  4. Apply industry-accepted file preparation standards for output
  5. Demonstrate ability to create InDesign documents using parent pages with proper construction of graphic and text frames
  6. Create hierarchy in the composition of image and text-based layouts
  7. Use vector path construction in a layout to define die line and custom design finishes
  8. Develop efficient use of type, tables, and styles in layout creation
  9. Create form templates and interactive layouts for use in digital and print use.

Class Details

Class Number:
22602
Delivery:
Online Live
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W1
Instructors:
Kristie Bloch
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$502.80 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of online-live and online instruction. A portion of the class must be attended live virtually during the scheduled dates and times, and the remaining instruction accessed online by the student any time. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinelivefaq.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/27/25 - 03/17/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
01/27/25 - 03/17/25 M
5:30 PM - 9:20 PM
Web Conference

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost