Illustrator and InDesign: visual identity and layout

This course is run on demand: in a virtual classroom or at your premises, on dates that suit you. Ask us for the next dates or a quote for your team.

Consistent visual communication strengthens an organisation's credibility. You first learn vector drawing and build a mini brand guide in Illustrator, then apply it to polished layouts ready for print or digital distribution with InDesign.

• Draw vector shapes and paths
• Create a logo and icons
• Define a mini brand guide: colours, typefaces, rules
• Lay out documents with master pages and styles
• Prepare files for print and digital use

• Communication and marketing officers
• Communication assistants and layout artists
• Beginner graphic designers

Regular computer use. Some Photoshop knowledge is a plus.

1. Day 1

   Illustrator: vector drawing

   • –Shapes, paths and the pen tool
   • –Colours, gradients and swatches
   • –Layers and organisation

2. Day 2

   Illustrator: visual identity

   • –Creating a logo and icons
   • –Outlined text and typography
   • –Mini brand guide and exports

3. Day 3

   InDesign: layout

   • –Documents, master pages and grids
   • –Paragraph and character styles
   • –Images, text wrap and tables

4. Day 4

   InDesign: professional documents

   • –Brochure and multi-page report
   • –Interactive PDF and print export
   • –Final project

Running project: an organisation's visual identity, then its brochure. Groups of up to 10 participants, in a virtual classroom or at your premises, with a practitioner trainer. For 30 days after the course, you can email your questions to the trainer.

• Project source files
• Mini brand guide template
• Print preparation checklist

Initial assessment, hands-on exercises and a final quiz. Certificate of attendance; Onarcle certificate of achievement from a 70% score on the final quiz.

Public course price per participant, materials included. In-company (up to 10 participants, programme tailored to your needs): €5,490 excl. VAT per group. 10% discount from 3 participants from the same organisation. If your employer or a funding body will pay, contact us and we will find the right arrangement.