Course
Outline
Duration:
1 Day
Description: Illustrator CS3: Basic, ACE Edition, covers the fundamentals
of Illustrator CS3, which is used primarily to work with vector-based graphics.
Students will learn how to create a simple illustration by using cand manipulating
shapes, how to draw and edit paths, and how to export an illustration. They
will apply color using the Swatch and Color panels, and will apply gradients
and transparencies. Students will learn how to add text and adjust typography,
and how to add and manipulate layers.
Course Content:
Unit 1: Getting started
- Topic A: The Illustrator
environment
- Topic B: Navigation
- Topic C: The 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: Selecting and
editing paths
Unit 5: Working with text
- Topic A: Adding text
- Topic B: Altering text
Unit 6: Layers
- Topic A: Layers
- Topic B: Manipulating
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 body text
- Topic C: Text editing
Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
- Topic A: ACE exam
objectives
