Adobe InDesign CC – an Introduction

Ages: 18+
Term: Autumn, spring
Length: 10 weeks

Overview

This practical and industry-focused course introduces you to Adobe InDesign – the leading software for page layout and publication design used across print and digital media.

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Course information

Whether you’re creating brochures, magazines, portfolios, books, posters or marketing materials, InDesign is an essential tool for designers, marketers, small business owners and aspiring creatives. This course will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of professional layout design, helping you build confidence and technical skill in a supportive studio environment.

Through a series of hands-on workshops and project-based tasks, you’ll learn how to structure documents effectively, work with grids and guides, combine text and imagery, and create visually compelling layouts. You’ll explore typography, hierarchy, composition and branding principles, developing an understanding of how strong design communicates clearly and professionally.

As the course progresses, you’ll gain insight into preparing artwork for both print and digital output, understanding file formats, exporting correctly, and applying best practice workflows used within the creative industries.

By the end of the course, you'll have produced a range of professional-quality layout projects and developed the skills to confidently create your own publications – whether for personal, academic or commercial use.

Introduction to Adobe InDesign interface and workspace
Setting up professional documents for print and digital formats
Working with grids, margins, master pages and layout systems
Typography fundamentals and creating strong visual hierarchy
Importing and managing images and graphics
Colour management and swatches
Paragraph and character styles for consistent design
Combining text and imagery effectively
Designing multi-page documents
Preparing files for print and digital export (PDF and interactive formats)
Industry tips and workflow best practices

At the end of the course:

Confidently navigate and use Adobe InDesign
Design professional-quality layouts for print and digital formats
Apply typography and layout principles effectively
Understand how to prepare files correctly for export and production
Be able to create structured, visually engaging multi-page documents
Have built practical skills applicable to creative industries, marketing and publishing
Possess improved artistic skills
Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
Have boosted creativity and imagination
Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

You can request a certificate to confirm your achievements, providing you've a 100% attendance record. To request a certificate please get in touch with us at academy@aub.ac.uk and confirm your name and the title of course you've completed.

Will I be assessed?

No, there's no formal assessment. As the course progresses your tutor will measure your overall performance and offer essential guidance and feedback, so you know how you're getting on.

What you need to know

Autumn term 2026

Tuesday 6 October – 8 December 2026 (10 Tuesday evenings, 18.00–21.00)

Spring term 2027

Tuesday 12 January – 16 March 2027 (10 Tuesday evenings, 18.00–21.00)

Age

Suitable for adults aged 18+.

Level

This is an introductory course – no previous experience with Adobe InDesign is required.

Experience or qualifications required

Basic computer literacy is recommended. This course is suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh and formalise existing skills.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: academy@aub.ac.uk or 01202 363222.

£375

Any additional costs

Access to Adobe InDesign outside of class is beneficial but not essential. If you're unsure about software access, your tutor will provide guidance during the first session.

Additional materials and resources will be provided by AUB and is included in your course fee.

USB flash drive (16 GB recommended)
Notebook and pens/pencils to take notes

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Meet your tutor

Eleni Dimitriou

Eleni Dimitriou is a Graphic Designer based in Bournemouth. She has studied Graphic Arts at UWCN and she has a MA in Interactive Media.

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Beyond the course

This could just be the start of your creative journey! After this course, you could look to the future and explore our creative qualifications that can prepare you to further your current career, enable you to retrain to an alternative career path or prepare you for future creative arts studies.