Sheridan Course Outlines

Land Acknowledgement

Sheridan College resides on land that has been, and still is, the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations, including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize this territory is covered by the Dish with One Spoon treaty and the Two Row Wampum treaty, which emphasize the importance of joint stewardship, peace, and respectful relationships.

As an institution of higher learning Sheridan embraces the critical role that education must play in facilitating real transformational change. We continue our collective efforts to recognize Canada's colonial history and to take steps to meaningful Truth and Reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 12.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Fall 2019
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Adobe Creative Suite
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20190903_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: As of Fall 2019, our Adobe registration requirements will be changing. Students will need to register for the course at least three (3) days prior to the course start date. Upon registration, students will need to register with Adobe and download a license linked to their Sheridan username. A license can be downloaded by visiting https://getadobe.sheridancollege.ca. Upon the start date of the course, students will only be able to participate in the course if they've downloaded the appropriate license and logged in with their username and password. Last minute registrations will not be accepted. For information regarding the downloading of licenses, please contact our IT department at (905) 845-9430 ext. 2150 prior to the start date of your class.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Create basic documents importing graphics and text. Become skilled at working with layers, typography, paragraph styles, page layout and longer document construction. Learn how to work with colour and prepare for output. Instruction is in a MAC lab.

Program Context

Adobe Creative Suite	Program Coordinator(s): N/A
N/A

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to work with introductory InDesign functions including editing with color, working with Master Pages, understanding graphic and text frames, and adjusting typography.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Comprehend introductory InDesign functions including navigation, working with layers, and paragraph styles
Creation of a 'PostCard' PDF file
Apply solid colours to the InDesign Swatches panel, including tint and gradient swatches
Modification of InDesign Frames, including reshaping text and graphics
Demonstrate introductory ability to work with Master Pages
Operate InDesign typography, including adding lines, adding rules, and adding spaces
Handle introductory Exporting and Output methods, including introduction to Preflight

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Pass / Fail Evaluation	100.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Students will receive a mark of satisfactory upon completion of the course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

Students can expect the workshop to contain:

A Quick Tour

Navigation and viewing options
Working with the Layers panel
Placing text in a longer document
Threading text through frames
Introduction to Paragraph styles
Wrapping text around objects
Introduction to Master Pages

Creating A Postcard PDF

New Document and savings Presets
Placing graphics (Bitmaps and Vector)
Distinction between frames and content
Introduction to working with Links
Placing and basic formatting of text
Applying effects to objects
Export to PDF options

Working With Colour

Adding solid colours to the Swatches panel
Creating tint swatches based on solid colours
Creating and editing gradient swatches
Changing stroke options (dashed, dotted)

Working With Frames

Reshaping text and graphics frames
Adding columns to a single text frame
Vertical alignment and inset spacing options
Compound shapes and converting shapes
Rotation options for frames and content
Objects (aligning, grouping, scaling)
Exporting spreads to PDF

Setting Up Longer Documents

Working with Master Pages
Adding Guides and Create Guides
Insert Special Character > Page Number
Page numbering and section options
New Master Pages based on others
Adding placeholder frames to Masters
Applying Masters to document pages

Working With Typography

Viewing and Aligning to Baseline Grid
Space Before and Space After paragraphs
Adding a Drop Cap and Character Style
Adjusting (kerning, tracking, word spacing)
Adobe Paragraph vs. Single Line Composer
Working with Tabs and alignment options
Adding a Rule Above and / or Rule Below

Importing and Linking Graphics

Managing links and imported files
Import options (Bridge and Mini Bridge)
Clipping Path options (pros / cons)
Creating and working with a Library

Output and Exporting

Using Preflight and Package
Exporting an Adobe PDF proof
Separations Preview and using Ink Manager
Transparency Flattener Preview
Preparing a Press Quality Adobe PDF
Final preparation for Package
Other Export options

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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