Editorial Design Technician Course

What will I learn?

Boost your design skills with our Editorial Design Technician Course, specifically designed for arts professionals looking to master the basics of layout and visual communication. Dig deep into grid systems, the importance of white space, and alignment for designs that flow well. Explore how to use colour, contrast, and size to guide someone's eye when they're looking at your work. Learn how to properly put pictures and other graphics into your designs, and use colour theory to make designs that really stand out. Become a pro in using Adobe InDesign, Affinity Publisher, and Scribus, making sure your work is both fresh and professional.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate adhering to educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and organize the chapters you want to study
Customize the course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Get a hang of grid systems for making layouts that work.

Balance white space to make designs look good to the eye.

Use colour theory to create designs that have impact.

Choose fonts that are easy to read and look good.

Properly integrate graphics into your editorial layouts.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.