Course Description
Overview
Students will learn to create complex artwork using advanced tools, options, and effects prepare artwork for commercial printing and save it for the Web. Students will draw complex illustrations, and enhance them using various painting options.
Agenda
Outline
Lesson 1: Customizing the Illustrator Interface
- Set User Interface Preferences
- Work with the Grid and Guides
- Manage Workspaces
Lesson 2: Drawing Complex Illustrations
- Combine Objects to Create Complex Illustrations
- Work with Layers
- Create a Perspective Drawing
- Trace Artwork
Lesson 3: Enhancing Artwork Using Painting Tools
- Paint Objects with Fills, Strokes, and Gradients
- Paint Objects Using Live Paint Groups
- Paint with Custom Brushes
- Add Transparency and Blending Modes
- Apply Meshes to Objects
- Apply Patterns
Lesson 4: Customizing Colors and Swatches
- Manage Colors
- Customize Swatches
- Manage Color Groups
- Access Pantone Plus Color Libraries
Lesson 5: Formatting Type
- Set Character Formats
- Apply Advanced Formatting Options to Type
- Adjust Hyphenation
Lesson 6: Enhancing the Appearance of Artwork
- Apply Effects to an Object
- Create Graphic Styles
- Apply a Blend to an Object
- Apply a Mask to an Object
- Create Symbols
Lesson 7: Preparing a Document for Print Output
- Set Up Artwork for Printing
- Prepare Transparent Artwork for Printing
- Manage Colors in Printing
Lesson 8: Preparing Graphics for the Web
- Create Slices and Image Maps
- Save Artwork in the SVG Format
- Save Graphics for the Web
Lesson 9: Adobe® Illustrator® CS6: New Features
Comments
Virtual Adobe Illustrator CS6 - Level 2 Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.