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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

6940 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD 21244
P: 410-597-9722
www.nhbaltimore.com

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
6940 Tudsbury Road, Baltimore, MD 21244   (410) 597-9722
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