Illustrator CS3/CS4: Level 1
Class Outline:
Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A: The Illustrator environment
Topic B: Navigation
Topic C: Adobe Help Viewer
Unit 2: Creating a simple illustration
Topic A: Create a new document
Topic B: Basic shapes
Topic C: Manipulate shapes
Topic D: Export an illustration
Unit 3: Applying basic color
Topic A: Apply color
Topic B: Stroke options
Topic C: The Eyedropper tool
Unit 4: Drawing paths
Topic A: Raster images
Topic B: Basic drawing
Topic C: Select and edit paths
Unit 5: Working with text
Topic A: Add text
Topic B: Alter text
Unit 6: Layers
Topic A: Layers
Topic B: Manipulate layers
Unit 7: Working with fills and colors
Topic A: Swatch libraries
Topic B: Gradients
Topic C: Transparency
Unit 8: Adjusting typography
Topic A: Flow type
Topic B: Format text
Topic C: Edit text
Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
Topic A: ACE exam objectives