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InDesign

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DESMA X 481.99Z

Design and prepare projects for printing via a thorough introduction and practical applications for Adobe InDesign.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $925.00

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What you can learn.

Familiarize yourself with Adobe InDesign's features and gain a practical understanding of its usage for print and digital media
Learn and practice inserting and sizing graphics, adding text, creating interactive forms, and preparing your work for a commercial printer
Successfully create various documents such as brochures, magazines, books, zines, brand identity, annual reports, print advertisements, promotions, and catalogs

About This Course

This course provides an introduction to the functions and capabilities of Adobe InDesign. Students are guided in establishing a professional workflow to design documents for print and digital distribution. Learn how to manipulate type and image and create multi-page documents through the use of styles, grids and templates. Gain the skills and confidence to prepare your documents for print and communicate effectively with vendors. Combine these skills to design and professionally print a short book, gaining real-world experience translating ideas from screen to printed object. Students must have a subscription to Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud (CC). In addition, for in-person sections: Students must bring a laptop to every class meeting.

Prerequisites
Familiarity with Photoshop.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
406491
Fee:
$925.00
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UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Notes

Students are required to have a copy of Adobe InDesign CC to complete the course.

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Mon Jan 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jan 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jan 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jan 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Feb 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Feb 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Feb 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Feb 23, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Mar 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Mar 9, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Mar 16, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.

Ignite your creativity and prepare for a career in graphic design. Learn how to think like a designer while developing the visual literacy needed to thrive in a professional setting. Feel confident in your skills through portfolio reviews, a capstone course, mentorship and internship opportunities.