Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
Desktop Publishing with InDesign
Great design doesn't just grab attention—it guides, informs and inspires action. Whether you're creating magazines, books, marketing materials or digital publications, the ability to present information beautifully and professionally is a skill that sets creative professionals apart.
In this practical course, you'll learn how to use Adobe InDesign to create polished, publication-ready designs that make an impact. From layout design and typography to multi-page documents and digital publishing, you'll develop the skills to bring your ideas to life with confidence. Whether you're a designer, marketer, entrepreneur or aspiring publisher, you'll leave with practical experience and creative techniques you can apply immediately to real-world projects.
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Course Curriculum
- This module demonstrates how to navigate InDesign, and will introduce you to features such as master pages, multiple pages, character and paragraph styles, image arrangement, interactivity, and text wrapping and framing
- This is a practical module
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 11 Weeks
- Accreditation: R&Y Certificate of Completion
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 10 August 2026
- Cost: R16,500
What you will learn:
- Navigate and use the InDesign workspace for maximum creative impact, and make the most of master pages, multiple page design, character and paragraph styles, image arrangement, interactivity, and text wrapping and framing.
- Use colour, layout, imagery, and typography to design compelling magazine and eMagazine covers and double page spreads, and prepare these for publication.
- Design a beautiful corporate report or recipe book, applying the principles and elements of design.
- Create stunning interactive ePub corporate reports or book layouts using text, typography, and imagery.
- Prepare your report or book for print.
- Design an eye-catching digital invitation for a book launch OR a corporate brochure.
Gain tangible skills
Studying this course will give you the highly applicable tools your career needs to master brand management
Learn from the best
Our lecturers nurture our students, resulting in them winning awards for their creative work
Get more creative
This course is ideal for people wanting to combine commercial logic with creative magic
Advance your career
Be recognised with an industry centric Red & Yellow certificate, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow courses are made to future-proof your career
Our courses are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
Included in your course:
- An industry-sought after Certificate of Completion from Red & Yellow
- Original, relevant and constantly updated content
- An interactive online learning experience that includes videos, live chat sessions, forum discussions and more
- A team of course coordinators to assist you and Instructional Designers and subject matter experts to guide and teach
This course is perfect for:
- Aspiring layout artists.
- Desktop publishers.
- Individuals with a flair for design, who want to take their skills to the next level.
Meet your team:
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Anka Joubert
Creative Specialist
Anka Joubert is a Creative Director and brand communication specialist with over 15 years’ experience in digital, motion and brand design. She combines strategic thinking and storytelling to create meaningful digital experiences and mentor emerging creatives.
Chantelle Arpesella
Former Head of Graphic Design
Chantelle, an experienced lecturer, has been teaching Graphic Design since 2004 and Art Direction since 2010, with students winning top industry awards.
Passionate about design and problem-solving, she creates inspiring learning environments both online and in-person.
With a strong work ethic and time management skills, Chantelle specializes in Graphic Design, Art Direction, and Visual Communication.
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