Illustrator Introduction
Course length: 1 day
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system or equivalent
knowledge.
Overview: You will establish a firm foundation in Illustrator by mastering the
primary tools and techniques necessary to create complex and attractive illustrations
and text effects.
Course content
Lesson 1: Illustrator Environment
- Illustrator Environment Elements
- Navigating in Illustrator
Lesson 2: Working with Paths
- Vector Graphics and Raster Graphics
- Drawing Tools
- Editing Paths
Lesson 3: Working with Objects
- Using Rulers
- Creating Objects
- Editing Objects
Lesson 4: Fill and Stroke Attributes
- Applying Color
- Creating Colors
- Gradients
- Using Brushes
- Transparency
Lesson 5: Layers
- Controlling Stacking Order
- Organizing Objects in Layers
- Controlling Layers
Lesson 6: Working with Type
- Creating Type
- Type within an Area
- Copying Type Formatting with the Eyedropper Tool
- Type on a Path
- Type Objects
- Creating Outlines
Lesson 7: Creating Output
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