Course Outline
Duration:
1 Day
Description: This course covers the fundamentals
of Illustrator CS4, which is used primarily to work with vector-based graphics.
After getting familiar with the Illustrator CS4 environment, students will
learn how to create a simple illustration by creating and manipulating shapes
and by drawing and editing paths. Students will also learn how to apply color,
gradients, and transparency. They will then learn how to work with text and
layers.
Course Content:
Unit 1: Getting started
- Topic A: The Illustrator
environment
- Topic B: Navigation
- Topic C: Adobe Help
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: Adding text
- Topic B: Altering 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
