Short course | Beginner friendly | Online/On-campus
Adobe InDesign
Master layouts worthy of a magazine!
What you'll learn?
Adobe InDesign
Duration
4 weeks
Next course
27 April 2026 – 20 May 2026
Price, starting from
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Why take this course?
- Learn how to use industry standard graphic design software.
- A skill highly in demand across many industries.
- Create any printable or digital designs that you need.
- Learning Adobe InDesign saves you time by assisting with tedious tasks so that you can create more.
What you’ll learn
Week 1
Introduction & Colour
Introduction to InDesign
Vectors vs Bitmaps
Using Guides
Using Multiple Artboards
Working with Swatches
Gradients & Patterns
Week 2
Object Manipulation & strokes
Creating Basic Geometry
Tools
Basic Transformations
Strokes
Stroke Tools
Stroke Properties
Week 3
Importing Art, Advanced Objects & text
Working with Groups
Aligning & Layers
Blending Modes & Clipping masks
Working with Symbols & Shapes
Perspective grids
Type Tool & Containers
Outlines & Text Warp
Week 4
Effects, features & AI
Transform & Warp
3D Effects & Graphic styles
Cool tools & features
Text to Vector & Pattern
Generative Fills
How it works
Attend live/online classes
Complete assignments & projects
Earn your ADA UX certificate
Meet Your Instructors
Markus van der Westhuizen
Graphic Designer
Dr Markus van der Westhuizen has been teaching at ADA on a freelance basis since 2012, bringing decades of experience in graphic design, publishing, and art direction. Classically trained in analogue graphic design, he was also among the first lecturers in South Africa to teach HTML and web design in the mid-90s. His career spans publishing, packaging, software development, and freelance design, but his greatest passion lies in education—working with individuals, agencies, and universities across South Africa and beyond. Alongside his design work, Markus draws on a rich background in holistic disciplines as a qualified Herbal Doctor, Specialised Kinesiologist, Dry Needling Practitioner, and Yoga Instructor, reflecting his multidimensional approach to creativity and teaching.
Mac McKay
Adobe InDesign Lecturer
Mac holds a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from UCT, where they specialised in sculpture. During lockdown they taught themselves screen printing and developed a love for printed ephemera, which later led to work in a Risograph studio and a career in freelance book design for artists.
They are passionate about helping artists turn their ideas into beautiful books, and enjoy sharing this knowledge with students through the Adobe InDesign Short Course.
“Where this course can take you
Graphic Designer
Work in the Graphic Design Industry
Work as an in house graphic designer
Work as a freelance graphic designer
Graphic Designer
Social Media & Marketing
Create content for social media
Work for a marketing company to create content
Graphic Designer
Work in the publishing industry
Create professional layouts ready for publishing
Make print ready Designs
Testimonials
Testimonials from past students
“Interactive, fun and confident. The course was loaded with information and ideas.” - Elizabeth von Hollstein
“I greatly enjoyed that the lecturer offered ‘industry secrets and tricks’.” - Kelly Dorrington
“The lecturer is great! Very knowledgable and had good insight and experience to share with us.” - Andrea Morgan
“All in all a great learning experience and definitely money well spent.” - Karien Tolmie
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