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Illustrator® CS3 - Level 1
This course covers the fundamentals of Illustrator CS3, which is used primarily to work with vector-based graphics. Students will learn how to create a simple illustration by using and manipulating shapes, how to draw and edit paths, and how to export an illustration. They will apply color using the Swatch and Color panels, and will apply gradients and transparencies. Students will learn how to add text and adjust typography, and how to add and manipulate layers.

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$180

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8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Course Outline:

Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A: The Illustrator environment
Topic B: Navigation
Topic C: The Adobe Help Viewer

Unit 2: Creating a simple illustration
Topic A: Create a new document
Topic B: Basic shapes
Topic C: Manipulate shapes
Topic D: Export an illustration

Unit 3: Applying basic color
Topic A: Apply color
Topic B: Stroke options
Topic C: The Eyedropper tool

Unit 4: Drawing paths
Topic A: Raster images
Topic B: Basic drawing
Topic C: Selecting and editing paths

Unit 5: Working with text
Topic A: Adding text
Topic B: Altering text

Unit 6: Layers
Topic A: Layers
Topic B: Manipulating layers

Unit 7: Working with fills and colors
Topic A: Swatch libraries
Topic B: Gradients
Topic C: Transparency

Unit 8: Adjusting typography
Topic A: Flow type
Topic B: Format body text
Topic C: Text editing

 

 

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