Adobe Illustrator Introduction

1 Day
Version CS4 (View Version CS3 Agenda)

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students how to draw and manipulate simple shapes to create logos. Students will also learn how to combine text and graphics to create advertisements.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Adobe Illustrator or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4

Explore the Interface

Explore the Navigation Tools

Customize the Interface

Use Illustrator Help

Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics

Explore the Adobe Bridge Workspace

Creating Shapes in a Document

Create a Document

Draw Basic Shapes

Save a Document

Creating Custom Paths

Draw Paths

Modify Paths

Working with Text

Insert Text

Flow Text on a Path

Import Body Text

Format Text with Styles

Thread Text

Apply Hyphenation

Insert Typographic Characters

Enhancing Documents

Format Objects

Apply Gradients

Apply an Envelope to Text

Manipulate Objects

Import a Graphic

Apply Graphic Styles

Proofing a Document

Wrap Text

Find and Replace Text

Fix Spelling Errors

Saving Images for Web and Print

Export Images for Print

Export Images for the Web

Save Images as PDFs

Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at (202) 747-5000 if you have any questions.