Adobe Illustrator CS4 Level 1
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Adobe Illustrator allows you to efficiently create sophisticated vector graphics for print and the web.
Duration: 1 Day
Objectives
- Create simple and freeform shapes
- Create logos using simple shapes
- Create logos using custom paths
- Enhance logo text
- Manipulate body type
- Create an advertisement
- Organize creative assets using Adobe® Bridge
Prerequisites
- Basic PC Skills
- Basic Understanding of Computers Operating System.
- Launching an Application.
- Creating and Saving Files.
- Copying files from CDs and other media.
Outline
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Shapes
- Topic 1A: Create a New Document
- Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace
- Topic 1C: Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
- Topic 1D: Draw Basic Freeform Shapes with the Pencil Tool
- Lesson 2: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes
- Topic 2A: Format Objects
- Topic 2B: Manipulate Objects
- Topic 2C: Insert Type
- Lesson 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
- Topic 3A: Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
- Topic 3B: Modify Existing Shapes
- Topic 3C: Duplicate Objects
- Topic 3D: Apply Graphic Styles
- Lesson 4: Enhancing Logo Type
- Topic 4A: Apply Gradients to Type
- Topic 4B: Flow Type on a Path
- Topic 4C: Apply an Envelope to Type
- Lesson 5: Manipulating Body Type
- Topic 5A: Import Body Type
- Topic 5B: Format Type with Styles
- Topic 5C: Find and Replace Text
- Topic 5D: Fix Spelling Errors
- Topic 5E: Insert Typographic Characters
- Lesson 6: Creating an Advertisement
- Topic 6A: Import a Graphic
- Topic 6B: Align Objects
- Topic 6C: Apply Spot Colors
- Topic 6D: Wrap Text
- Topic 6E: Export a File
- Lesson 7: Organizing Assets with Adobe Bridge
- Topic 7A: Customize the Adobe Bridge Workspace
- Topic 7B: Append Metadata to Assets