\n\t GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n \n \n \n \nCourse type:<\/strong> Group \u2013 In-person
\nNumber of participants:<\/strong> Max 15, Min 6
\nFrequency:<\/strong> weekly, on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
\nDuration:<\/strong> 9 lessons \u2013 total 27 hours
\nCost:<\/strong> \u20ac405*
\nLanguage:<\/strong> Italian
\nInstructor:<\/strong> Matilde Francia
\nLocation:<\/strong> RUFA \u2013 Via Benaco, 2 \u2013 Rome
\nRegistration opens:<\/strong> October 7, 2025
\nRegistration closes:<\/strong> February 20, 2026
\n*A discount is available for students also enrolled in the Illustrator course.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n \n\t \n\t COURSE PROGRAMME<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n \n \n \n \nLesson 1 \u2013 Introduction to editorial layout<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Differences between InDesign and other layout software
\n\u2022 Document setup: formats, margins, columns
\n\u2022 Use of grids and layout templates<\/p>\nLesson 2 \u2013 Managing basic content<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Inserting and managing text and images
\n\u2022 Principles of visual composition
\n\u2022 Hands-on exercises on simple documents<\/p>\nLesson 3 \u2013 Layout and master pages<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Managing pages and master pages
\n\u2022 Linking text frames
\n\u2022 Organizing repetitive layouts and visual consistency<\/p>\nLesson 4 \u2013 Typographic styles and integration with other software<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Paragraph and character styles
\n\u2022 Importing content from Photoshop and Illustrator
\n\u2022 Font management and visual consistency<\/p>\nLesson 5 \u2013 Multi-page projects<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Creating brochures, magazines, and book layouts
\n\u2022 Automatic page numbering
\n\u2022 Creating tables of contents and indexes<\/p>\nLesson 6 \u2013 Professional export and final exercise<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Export formats for print and digital
\n\u2022 Preparing files for printing
\n\u2022 Practical exercise and group review<\/p>\nLesson 7 \u2013 Automation and advanced workflows<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Shared libraries and snippets
\n\u2022 Nested styles and GREP for typographic automation
\n\u2022 Advanced tables and data import
\n\u2022 Book panel for managing complex publications
\n\u2022 Naming conventions, folder structures, versioning, and link management<\/p>\nLesson 8 \u2013 Interactivity and multimedia output<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Creating interactive PDFs and digital publications
\n\u2022 Links, buttons, and navigable tables of contents
\n\u2022 Inserting multimedia content (video, audio, animations)
\n\u2022 Designing for tablets and e-books (reflowable and fixed layout)
\n\u2022 Exporting for web and mobile devices<\/p>\nLesson 9 \u2013 Final project and professional presentation<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Analysis of a real simulated brief and definition of the graphic concept
\n\u2022 Creation of a complete project (magazine, catalog, e-book, corporate report)
\n\u2022 Preparation of mock-ups and portfolio
\n\u2022 Presentation and critical discussion of projects<\/p>\nAcquired skills<\/strong><\/p>\nAt the end of the course, participants will be able to:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Create complex editorial projects for print and digital media
\n\u2022 Automate workflows and optimize layout processes
\n\u2022 Design interactive and multimedia layouts
\n\u2022 Manage professional commissions and present projects to real clients
\n\u2022 Integrate InDesign with other tools in the Adobe creative workflow<\/p>\nFor more information on purchase orders and discounts, contact corsibrevi@unirufa.it<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n \n\t \n\t SCHEDULE<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n \n \n \n \nFEBRUARY 2026<\/strong>
\nFebruary 21
\nFebruary 28<\/p>\nMARCH 2026<\/strong>
\nMarch 7
\nMarch 14
\nMarch 21
\nMarch 28<\/p>\nAPRIL 2026<\/strong>
\nApril 11 (after Easter \u2013 April 5)
\nApril 18 (April 25 is a national holiday)<\/p>\nMAY 2026<\/strong>
\nMay 9 (to avoid the May 1st long weekend)<\/p>\nThe first 6 lessons (from February 21 to March 28) are shared with the Adobe\u00a9 Visual Design Lab course group and serve as an applied review of InDesign software.<\/em>
\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n \n\t \n\t INSTRUCTOR - MATILDE FRANCIA<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n \n \n \n \nCurious and tireless visual designer, graduated from RUFA in Graphic Design and specialized in Visual and Innovation Design in 2022.
\nMember of AIAP and teaching assistant in Visual Design 2 at RUFA, she nurtures a genuine passion for publishing and branding.
\nIn 2021 she began collaborating with the startup MICONIC, taking care of its visual identity. She then deepened her knowledge of printing techniques and materials at Marchesi Grafiche Editoriali, before joining Cappelli Identity Design.
\nSince February 2025, she has been part of the graphic team at la Repubblica, where she works on layout and newspaper design.
\nThis is her first short course, and she can\u2019t wait to share her energy, curiosity, and talent with you.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n \n\t \n\t DISCOUNTS<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n \n \n \n \nRUFA Students and Alumni:<\/strong> 50%
\nFormer students of RUFA Short and Summer Courses 2023-24:<\/strong> 10%
\nUniversity Students:<\/strong> 5% (upon presentation of a university record book).
\nCourse packages\/groups\/family:<\/strong> Contact corsibrevi@unirufa.it<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \n <\/p>\n
For more information about the course, fill in the form, and you will be contacted.<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
Course type:<\/strong> Group \u2013 In-person Lesson 1 \u2013 Introduction to editorial layout<\/strong> Lesson 2 \u2013 Managing basic content<\/strong> Lesson 3 \u2013 Layout and master pages<\/strong> Lesson 4 \u2013 Typographic styles and integration with other software<\/strong> Lesson 5 \u2013 Multi-page projects<\/strong> Lesson 6 \u2013 Professional export and final exercise<\/strong> Lesson 7 \u2013 Automation and advanced workflows<\/strong> Lesson 8 \u2013 Interactivity and multimedia output<\/strong> Lesson 9 \u2013 Final project and professional presentation<\/strong> Acquired skills<\/strong><\/p>\n At the end of the course, participants will be able to:<\/strong> For more information on purchase orders and discounts, contact corsibrevi@unirufa.it<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n FEBRUARY 2026<\/strong> MARCH 2026<\/strong> APRIL 2026<\/strong> MAY 2026<\/strong> The first 6 lessons (from February 21 to March 28) are shared with the Adobe\u00a9 Visual Design Lab course group and serve as an applied review of InDesign software.<\/em> Curious and tireless visual designer, graduated from RUFA in Graphic Design and specialized in Visual and Innovation Design in 2022. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n RUFA Students and Alumni:<\/strong> 50% <\/p>\n
\nNumber of participants:<\/strong> Max 15, Min 6
\nFrequency:<\/strong> weekly, on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
\nDuration:<\/strong> 9 lessons \u2013 total 27 hours
\nCost:<\/strong> \u20ac405*
\nLanguage:<\/strong> Italian
\nInstructor:<\/strong> Matilde Francia
\nLocation:<\/strong> RUFA \u2013 Via Benaco, 2 \u2013 Rome
\nRegistration opens:<\/strong> October 7, 2025
\nRegistration closes:<\/strong> February 20, 2026
\n*A discount is available for students also enrolled in the Illustrator course.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\t COURSE PROGRAMME<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n
\n\u2022 Differences between InDesign and other layout software
\n\u2022 Document setup: formats, margins, columns
\n\u2022 Use of grids and layout templates<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Inserting and managing text and images
\n\u2022 Principles of visual composition
\n\u2022 Hands-on exercises on simple documents<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Managing pages and master pages
\n\u2022 Linking text frames
\n\u2022 Organizing repetitive layouts and visual consistency<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Paragraph and character styles
\n\u2022 Importing content from Photoshop and Illustrator
\n\u2022 Font management and visual consistency<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Creating brochures, magazines, and book layouts
\n\u2022 Automatic page numbering
\n\u2022 Creating tables of contents and indexes<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Export formats for print and digital
\n\u2022 Preparing files for printing
\n\u2022 Practical exercise and group review<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Shared libraries and snippets
\n\u2022 Nested styles and GREP for typographic automation
\n\u2022 Advanced tables and data import
\n\u2022 Book panel for managing complex publications
\n\u2022 Naming conventions, folder structures, versioning, and link management<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Creating interactive PDFs and digital publications
\n\u2022 Links, buttons, and navigable tables of contents
\n\u2022 Inserting multimedia content (video, audio, animations)
\n\u2022 Designing for tablets and e-books (reflowable and fixed layout)
\n\u2022 Exporting for web and mobile devices<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Analysis of a real simulated brief and definition of the graphic concept
\n\u2022 Creation of a complete project (magazine, catalog, e-book, corporate report)
\n\u2022 Preparation of mock-ups and portfolio
\n\u2022 Presentation and critical discussion of projects<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Create complex editorial projects for print and digital media
\n\u2022 Automate workflows and optimize layout processes
\n\u2022 Design interactive and multimedia layouts
\n\u2022 Manage professional commissions and present projects to real clients
\n\u2022 Integrate InDesign with other tools in the Adobe creative workflow<\/p>\n\n\t SCHEDULE<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n
\nFebruary 21
\nFebruary 28<\/p>\n
\nMarch 7
\nMarch 14
\nMarch 21
\nMarch 28<\/p>\n
\nApril 11 (after Easter \u2013 April 5)
\nApril 18 (April 25 is a national holiday)<\/p>\n
\nMay 9 (to avoid the May 1st long weekend)<\/p>\n
\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n\n\t INSTRUCTOR - MATILDE FRANCIA<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n
\nMember of AIAP and teaching assistant in Visual Design 2 at RUFA, she nurtures a genuine passion for publishing and branding.
\nIn 2021 she began collaborating with the startup MICONIC, taking care of its visual identity. She then deepened her knowledge of printing techniques and materials at Marchesi Grafiche Editoriali, before joining Cappelli Identity Design.
\nSince February 2025, she has been part of the graphic team at la Repubblica, where she works on layout and newspaper design.
\nThis is her first short course, and she can\u2019t wait to share her energy, curiosity, and talent with you.<\/p>\n\n\t DISCOUNTS<\/strong>\t \t\n \n\t \t<\/span>\n\t <\/a>\n\t <\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n\n
\nFormer students of RUFA Short and Summer Courses 2023-24:<\/strong> 10%
\nUniversity Students:<\/strong> 5% (upon presentation of a university record book).
\nCourse packages\/groups\/family:<\/strong> Contact corsibrevi@unirufa.it<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n \nFor more information about the course, fill in the form, and you will be contacted.<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t