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Training: Course Outline

Illustrator CS2, Introduction

This course teaches fundamental concepts and skills for working with Illustrator CS2 to create artwork for both print and the Web. Students will learn how to create simple and complex shapes, add color and text to illustrations, modify and group items, and so on.


Audience

Students that need to be familiar with using Adobe Illustrator to create graphics such as logos and advertisements.


Prerequisites
  • Experience with Windows or Mac OS operating systems
  • Mouse and word processing skills
  • Previous use of the Internet


Course Contents
  • Unit 1: Getting started
    • Topic A: The Illustrator environment
    • Topic B: Navigation
    • Topic C: The Adobe Help Center
  • Unit 2: Creating a simple illustration
    • Topic A: Create a new document
    • Topic B: Basic shapes
    • Topic C: Manipulate shapes
    • Topic D: Export an illustration
  • Unit 3: Applying basic color
    • Topic A: Apply color
    • Topic B: Stroke options
    • Topic C: The Eyedropper tool
  • Unit 4: Drawing paths
    • Topic A: Raster images
    • Topic B: Basic drawing
    • Topic C: Selecting and editing paths
  • Unit 5: Working with text
    • Topic A: Adding text
    • Topic B: Altering text
  • Unit 6: Layers
    • Topic A: Layers
    • Topic B: Manipulating layers
  • Unit 7: Working with fills and colors
    • Topic A: Swatch libraries
    • Topic B: Gradients
    • Topic C: Transparency

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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