Adobe Illustrator Introduction

1 Day
Version CS2

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.

Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes

Choose New Document Settings

Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools

Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool

Format an Object's Fill and Stroke

Manipulate Shapes

Group Objects

Add and Format Type

Export a Logo

Creating Logos Using Custom Paths

Draw Paths with the Pen Tool

Draw Paths with Corner Points

Continue Paths Using the Pen and Pencil Tools

Apply Spot Colors

Modify Shapes to Make New Shapes

Duplicate Objects

Apply Graphic Styles

Create a Logo with Type Special Effects

Apply Gradients to Type

Type on a Path

Apply an Envelope to Type

Create a Logo with Type Special Effects

Apply Gradients to Type

Type on a Path

Apply an Envelope to Type

Creating an Advertisement

Import a Graphic

Aligning and Distributing Objects

Wrap Text

Adding Body Type

Place and Position Body Type

Format Type with Styles

Fix Spelling Errors

Insert Typographic Characters

Create a Document from a Template

Creating a Document from a Template

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