Illustrator CS4 - Level 1

Overview
Adobe® Illustrator® CS4 software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design.  In this course, you will start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos.In addition, you will combine text and graphics to create advertisements.

Comments
Basic PC skills: a basic understanding of a computer operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

Next Step: Illustrator CS4 - Level 2

Lesson 1: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes

•  Choose New Document Settings
•  Create a Custom Workspace
•  Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
•  Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool

Lesson 2: Enhancing Logos

• Format Objects
• Manipulate Objects
• Insert Type

Lesson 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths

• Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
• Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
• Duplicate Objects
• Apply Graphic Styles

Lesson 4: Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects

• Apply Gradients to Type
• Create Type on a Path
• Apply an Envelope to Type

Lesson 5: Creating an Advertisement

• Import a Graphic
• Align Objects
• Apply Spot Colors
• Wrap Text
• Export a File

Lesson 6: Manipulating Body Type

• Import Body Type
• Format Type with Styles
• Fix Spelling Errors
• Find and Replace Text
• Insert Typographic Characters

Lesson 7: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge

• Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
• Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge

Illustrator CS4 - Level 2

Overview
Adobe® Illustrator® CS4 software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with new transparency in gradients and multiple artboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design.  In this course, you will start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos.In addition, you will combine text and graphics to create advertisements.

Comments
Basic PC skills: a basic understanding of a computer operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

Prerequisite: Illustrator CS4 - Level 1

Lesson 1: Creating Complex Illustrations

• Create Shapes Using the Pathfinder Commands
• Create Compound Paths
• Offset Paths
• Apply Effects
• Create Symbols
• Create Custom Pattern Brushes
• Organize Objects with Layers
• Modify Global Colors

Lesson 2: Providing Support for PSD and PDF Files

• Open Layered Photoshop Documents
• Create an Adobe PDF File

Lesson 3: Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic

• Manually Trace Raster Images
• Trace Artwork Automatically
• Adjust the Results of a Tracing
• Apply a Custom Preset
• Convert a Tracing Object to Paths

Lesson 4: Coloring Artwork Using Live Paint

• Apply Paint Using Live Paint
• Correct Gaps in Objects
• Convert Objects to Live Paint Groups

Lesson 5: Creating a Poster

• Simplify Paths
• Create Clipping Masks
• Create 3D Effects
• Create Blends
• Share Graphic Styles

Lesson 6: Exporting Graphics for the Web

• Convert Colors to Web-Safe Colors
• Create Slices
• Add Interactivity to an SVG File
• Export Web Graphics

Lesson 7: Applying Color Management

• Decide When to Use Color Management
• Set Up Color Management

Lesson 8: Outputting Documents

• Print a Composite Proof
• Create Color Separations