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• • February 23, 2017 at 2:23 pm #92367
    Jeanne

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    I would like to get going on a CalArts online certificate through Coursera which requires what CalArts describes as ‘beginner’s proficiency’ in Adobe Creative Cloud but don’t know where to get started with the Adobe products. I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of getting a handle on InDesign et al. Also, do you know if it is possible to get a student discount on Adobe Creative Cloud by being in a certificate program such as the one that Coursera offers through CalArts or if one needs to be in something like a B.A., B.F.A. or M.F.A. program, that is, if one needs to be a ‘regular’ student?
    Thanks in advance for any advice that you can provide to a beginner!

  • February 23, 2017 at 2:30 pm #92368
    Jay Farschman

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    Jeanne,

    I was a 100% newb with InDesign 6 months ago. You _ARE_ in the right place to learn. I’d also take a look at Lynda.com. There are some great videos, but Anne-Marie and David (Indesign Secrets), but also Nigel French and Russell Viers have great introductory videos on InDesign.

    Finally, if you want to contact me I can send some ad work your way. That’s how I learned.

  • February 23, 2017 at 2:47 pm #92369
    Jeanne

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    Thanks for suggesting Lynda.com, Jay!

    I am currently in Los Angeles and just found out last week that the Los Angeles Public Library offers free (and evidently remote) use of Lynda.com for its library card holders. That maybe something good to know for the rest of you in Southern California. Perhaps other public libraries around the U.S. (and outside of the U.S as well) offer this sort of thing–free etutorial opportunities, that is. In short, more money in my pocket for design materials than tutorial subscriptions.

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