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Adobe Illustrator CS4 Fundamentals
 
Target Audience:  

Users who are interested in creating either basic or complex illustrations using Illustrator, but who have little or no experience using the program.

 
   
Objectives:  

By the end of the course, users will have gained a sound understanding of Illustrator and will be able to create and manipulate artwork for virtually any medium.

 
   
Prerequisites:  

A good understanding of the Apple MAC or PC operating environment.

 
   
 
       
     
  Duration: 1 Day
  Cost: £175 + VAT
     
 
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Illustrator Environment

  • Illustrator Environment Elements
  • Navigating in Illustrator
 

Working with Paths

  • Vector Graphics & Raster Graphics
  • Using the Drawing Tools
  • Editing Paths
 

Working with Objects

  • Using Rulers
  • Creating Objects
  • Editing Objects
 

Fill & Stroke Attributes

  • Applying Colour
  • Creating Colours
  • Working with Colour Gradients
  • Using Brushes
  • Applying Transparency
 
   

Layers

  • Controlling Stacking Order
  • Organising Objects in Layers
  • Controlling Layers
 

Working with Type

  • Creating Type
  • Type within an Area
  • Copying Type Formatting with the Eyedropper Tool
  • Type on a Path
  • Editing Type Objects
  • Creating Outlines
 

Creating Output

  • Printing
  • Save for Web