Adobe Illustrator Introduction

1 Day
Version CS3 (View Version CS4 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.

Creating Simple Shapes

Creating a New Document

Customize the Workspace

Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tool

Draw Basic Freeform Shapes with the Pencil Tool

Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes

Format Objects

Manipulate Objects

Insert Type

Create a Logo Using Custom Paths

Draw Paths with the Pen Tool

Modify Existing Shapes

Duplicate Objects

Apply Graphic Styles

Enhancing Logo Type

Apply Gradients to Type

Flow Type with Styles

Apply an Envelope to Type

Manipulate Body Type

Import Body Type

Format Type with Styles

Find and Replace Text

Fix Spelling Errors

Insert Typographic Characters

Creating an Advertisement

Import a Graphic

Format Type with Styles

Find and Replace Text

Insert Typographic Characters

Organizing Assts with Adobe Bridge

Customize the Adobe Bridge Workspace

Append Metadata to Assts

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