Adobe Illustrator CS4 Class 1: Introduction
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Prerequisite: | You should have a working knowledge of your computer and its operating system. You should know how to manage your files on your computer. |
| Course Materials: | Course manual with CD containing exercises |
| Prices: | $260 each for 1 student (one-on-one training) $230 each for 2 to 3 students $200 each for 4 to 6 students $200 for the first 6 students, $125 for each additional student |
| Description: | Illustrator allows you to create artwork for a variety of uses. Illustrator's drawing tools let you take advantage of many ways to express your creative ideas and experiment with the presentation. This is the first of our 2-day Illustrator course. You can choose to take just the first class and then continue on your own. You can also cherry-pick lessons and put together a custom class for yourself. |
Quick Introduction to Illustrator
- Jumping In
- Explore Some of Illustrator’s Tools and Features
- Why Use Illustrator
Working in Illustrator
- Interface Highlights
- Setting Preferences
- Navigation Features
Essentials of Graphic Images and Design Elements
- Understanding Bitmap and Vector Images
- Image Formats
- Exploring Tools and Features with Design Elements in Mind
Drawing Lines and Shapes
- Basic Lines and Shapes
- Drawing Precise Straight and Curved Paths
- Combining and Editing Straight and Curved Paths
Using Color
- Choosing a Color Model
- Applying Color
- Color in Design
Value and Texture
- Stroke and Fill Attributes
- Using Brush Types and the Paintbrush Tool
- Filters, Effects, and Graphic Styles
- Creating and Applying Patterns