New Horizons Computer Learning Center
410-597-9722

Adobe Illustrator CS4

Course Length: 2 Days

Overview:
In this course, students will use Adobe Illustrator CS4 to create illustrations such as logos and advertisements that include type and graphics.

Prerequisites:
Windows XP - Level 1
Windows XP - Level 2
Or equivalent knowledge

Course Content

Lesson 1: Creating New Documents

• The Illustrator Work Area
• Preferences
• Panels
• Customizing the Workspace
• Basic Shapes & Paths

Lesson 2: Basic Shapes & Tools

• Raster v. Vector
• Formatting Objects
• Transformation
• Using Type

Lesson 3: Customizing Paths

• Path Tools
• Modifying Paths
• Graphic Styles

Lesson 4: Working with Type

• Gradients
• Type on a Path
• Envelopes
• Importing Text
• Formatting with Styles
• Proofing Tools
• Typographic Characters

Lesson 5: Color & Painting Concepts

• Color Fundamentals & Modes
• Swatches
• Patterns
• Spot Color

Lesson 6: Enhanced Graphics

• Importing Graphics
• Alignment Features
• Wrapping Text
• Symbols

Lesson 7: Intro to Layers

• Creating & Manipulating Layers
• Merging Layers
• Appearance Attributes

Lesson 8: Exporting Formats & Printing

• AI
• TIFF
• SWF
• PDF
• Printing Devices
• Color Models & Color Management

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