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Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS4 CBT Training

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS4 CBT Training
Online Delivery
$249
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$249
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COURSE OVERVIEW

 

You'll learn how to utilize Adobe Illustrator CS4 to design text and graphics during this course.  Instructors demonstrate how to utilize illustrator by drawing and altering simple graphics, while simultaneously developing product labels. You'll also be taught about various design functions and concepts, including illustration tools, document enhancement with graphics, and publishing and editing. Additionally, this course will show you how to use Adobe Bridge with Illustrator CS4.

 

This course was developed for communication and advertising specialists, journalists, publishers, designers, or individuals making career transitions into design or related fields. It's also a great course for specialists who create logos, illustrations, graphic documents, and marketing materials. You do not need to satisfy any prerequisites to take this course, so it's ideal for entry-level specialists.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

 

  • 3 DVDs with instructor demonstrations and lectures, video, and full audio
  • Printable study and course materials
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

 

 
Erin OlsenErin Olsen - M.Ed.
 
Erin Olsen has provided computer training for more than 15 years. She is the founder of Powerhouse Publishing, a company specializing in desktop publishing. After graphic design and printing technology became more accessible to the general public, Erin began focusing on training, so people could get the most out of their technology. Erin combines technical expertise, work experience, knowledge of adult learning, and formal IT training to teach technical and design concepts in engaging and simple ways.

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    Move ahead, review, or repeat previous topics and sections. A progress bar monitors progress as you complete exercises.                          
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  • Review Exercises
    Every section contains a review quiz to assist and enhance learning by testing whether students comprehend course concepts before moving forward.
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COURSE OUTLINE

 

Course Introduction
Course Introduction
 
Lesson 01 - Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4
 
Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4
The Welcome Screen
The Adobe Illustrator Window
Screen Modes
Document Windows
Demo: Exploring the Illustrator Interface
Illustrator Navigation Tools
The NAVIGATOR Panel
Demo: Exploring Navigation Tools
Illustrator Workspaces
Predefined Workspaces
Custom Workspaces
The Preferences Dialog Box
The Document Setup Dialog Box
Demo: Customizing the Interface
Illustrator Help
Demo: Using Illustrator Help
Raster vs. Vector Graphics
What is a Vector Graphic?
Raster Graphics
Vector Graphics
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge Workspace
Views From The Bridge
Demo: Exploring Adobe Bridge
Lesson 01 - Review
 
Lesson 02 - Creating Shapes in a Document
 
Creating Shapes in a Document
The Illustrator Work Area
Artboards
Color Value Designations
Types of Color Modes
Color Mode
Hexadecimal Color Values
Templates
The New Document Dialog Box
Demo: Creating a Document
Illustrator Tools
Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts
Demo: Drawing Basic Shapes
File Types
Save Options
Demo: Saving a Document
Lesson 02 - Review
 
Lesson 03 - Creating Custom Paths
 
Creating Custom Paths
Path Concepts
Paths
The Pen Tool
The Pencil Tool
Guides in Illustrator
Demo: Drawing Paths
Modify Paths
Pen Tool Options
Demo: Modifying Paths
Lesson 03 - Review
 
Lesson 04 - Working with Text
 
Working with Text
Type Tools
The CHARACTER Panel
Demo: Entering Text
The Type on a Path Options Dialog Box
Align to Path Options
Demo: Flowing Text on a Path
Importing Text
The Type Bounding Box
The Area Type Options Dialog Box
The PARAGRAPH Panel
Demo: Importing Body Text
Styles
Demo: Formatting Text with Styles
Threading Text
Text Threading Example
Hyphenation
Demo: Threading Text and Applying Hyphenation
Glyphs
Demo: Inserting Typographic Characters
Lesson 04 - Review
 
Lesson 05 - Enhancing Documents
 
Enhancing Documents
Formatting Objects
Fill and Stroke
Fill Option Samples
Stroke Option Samples
Swatches
Brushes
Libraries
Opacity
The APPEARANCE Panel
Demo: Formatting Objects
Gradients
The GRADIENT Panel
Demo: Applying Gradients
Envelope
Demo: Applying an Envelope to Text
Manipulating Objects
The TRANSFORM Panel
The ALIGN Panel
Demo: Manipulating Objects
Importing Graphics
The LINKS Panel
Demo: Importing a Graphic
The GRAPHIC STYLES Panel
Demo: Applying Graphic Styles
Lesson 05 - Review
 
Lesson 06 - Proofing a Document
 
Proofing a Document
Wrap Text
Demo: Wrapping Text Around a Graphic
The Check Spelling Dialog Box
Find and Replace
Demo: Fixing Spelling Errors
Lesson 06 - Review
 
Lesson 07 - Saving Images for Web and Print
 
Saving Images for Web and Print
Exporting Files from Illustrator
File Formats for Print Applications
File Formats for the Web
The Print Dialog
Save for Web and Devices Command
Demo: Exporting Images for Print and Web
Save Images as PDFs
Demo: Saving Images as a PDF
Lesson 07 - Review
Course Closure



Product Code: AD-ILLU-CS4