Illustrator CS/CS2: Level 2
Class Outline:
Description:
This course builds on the concepts and skills covered in Illustrator CS2: Level 1. Students will learn how to transform objects, adjust typography, convert raster images to vector art, create 3D effects, prepare a file for a commercial printer, export artwork for the Web, and more.
Course Length: One day
Table of Contents:
Unit 1: Manipulating paths
Topic A: Path commands
Topic B: Masks
Unit 2: Adjusting typography
Topic A: Flow type
Topic B: Format body text
Topic C: Text editing
Unit 3: Enhancing fills and strokes
Topic A: Multiple fills and strokes
Topic B: Gradient mesh
Topic C: Patterns
Topic D: Brushes
Unit 4: Transforming shapes
Topic A: Transformation tools
Topic B: Envelopes
Topic C: Liquify shapes
Topic D: 3D effects
Unit 5: Using filters and effects
Topic A: Filters
Topic B: Effects
Unit 6: Converting raster images to vector art
Topic A: Trace raster images
Topic B: Color artwork by using Live Paint
Unit 7: Printing illustrations
Topic A: Print specifications
Topic B: Color separations
Unit 8: Creating Web files
Topic A: Slices
Topic B: Export Web graphics
Objectives:
Set up multiple-page spreads; create tint and gradient swatches; use object libraries; and evenly space and align items.
Create and edit vector paths; create and edit clipping paths; and wrap type on a path.
Manually resize type; use Quick Apply; create path-based text wraps and convert type to outlines; precisely control leading, hyphenation, justification, and horizontal spacing in text; and use shortcuts with fonts.
Create lighting effects; adjust transparency; and define and use object styles.
Create, modify, and format tables; add headers and footers to tables; and merge table cells.
Edit text with the Story Editor; insert special characters; create column, frame, and page breaks; and use anchored objects.
Create sections, tables of contents, and indexes for a document; and combine several documents into a book file for printing.