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Training: Course Outline

Illustrator CS2, Advanced

This course builds on the concepts and skills covered in Illustrator CS2: Basic. Students will learn how to transform objects, adjust typography, convert raster images to vector art, create 3D effects, prepare a file for a commercial printer, export artwork for the Web, and more.


Audience

Students that need to be familiar with using Adobe Illustrator to create complex graphics.


Prerequisites
  • Illustrator CS2, Introduction


Course Contents
  • Unit 1: Manipulating paths
    • Topic A: Path commands
    • Topic B: Masks
  • Unit 2: Adjusting typography
    • Topic A: Flow type
    • Topic A: Flow type
    • Topic C: Text editing
  • Unit 3: Enhancing fills and strokes
    • Topic A: Multiple fills and strokes
    • Topic B: Gradient mesh
    • Topic C: Patterns
    • Topic D: Brushes
  • Unit 4: Transforming shapes
    • Topic A: Transformation tools
    • Topic B: Envelopes
    • Topic C: Liquify shapes
    • Topic D: 3D effects
  • Unit 5: Using filters and effects
    • Topic A: Filters
    • Topic B: Effects
  • Unit 6: Converting raster images to vector art
    • Topic A: Trace raster images
    • Topic B: Color artwork by using Live Paint
  • Unit 7: Printing illustrations
    • Topic A: Print specifications
    • Topic B: Color separations
  • Unit 8: Creating Web files
    • Topic A: Slices
    • Topic B: Export Web graphics

Student Responsibilities
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course. This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.
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