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Illustrator® CS4 - Level 1
This course covers the fundamentals of Illustrator CS4, which is used primarily to work with vector-based graphics. After getting familiar with the Illustrator CS4 environment, you will learn how to create a simple illustration by creating and manipulating shapes and by drawing and editing paths. You will also learn how to apply color, gradients, and transparencies as well as how to work with text and layers.

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$180

Thursday 1/7/10
W10L
Time:
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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: Adobe Help


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: Select and edit paths


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


Unit 6: Layers
Topic A: Layers
Topic B: Manipulate 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 text
Topic C: Edit text

 

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