Adobe Illustrator
Tutor-led Training at GBM
Adobe Illustrator CS3
Class Training
Course Description
Adobe Illustrator CS3 is a one day course covering computer illustration and its use in print and web-based media. Attendees learn to use the tools available in Adobe Illustrator CS3, how to work with objects, clip art, bitmaps (web-graphics), text, colour and more.
The course content below is that which will be covered. Attendees are encouraged to ask specific questions, taking the course into more or less detail on any of these topics plus others, where required.
The course content to the right is that which will be covered. Attendees are encouraged to ask specific questions, taking the course into more or less detail on any of these topics plus others, where required.
Who should attend?
Adobe Illustrator CS3 is aimed at users with some experience of illustration programs and the use of vector graphics.
Prerequisites
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending this course:
- Basic knowledge of Mac OS X
- Basic knowledge of Illustrator
Costs
£250* per trainee. Training at GBM includes refreshments, a light lunch, course notes or a suitable reference book.
*All Prices exclude VAT
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The Illustrator inter face; Understanding vector graphics; Document settings; Using guides; Using grids. |
| Creating and Editing artwork | Basic shapes, rectangles, ellipses, polygons etc; Selection techniques; Editing paths; Drawing bézier paths; Using pathfinder; Duplicating elements; Manipulating with the direct selection tool. |
| Transforming | Scaling, rotating, reflecting etc; Free distortion; Envelope distortion; Step and repeat. |
| Colour | Using process and spot colours; Using tints; Creating new colours; Working with libraries; Sampling colours; Blending modes; Transparency masks; Creating patterns and gradients. |
| Working with type | Paragraph formatting; Defining type styles; Text on paths and in shapes; Converting to paths; Applying effects. |
| Attributes | Using the Control Palette; Modifying paths using stroke attributes; Defining gradients and pattern fills; Using Filters and Effects; Applying transparency. |
| Additional Features | Symbols; Converting bitmap to Vector; Introducing Live Trace; Introducing Live Paint; Introducing 3D effects. |
| Workflow | Placing images; File formats; Integration with other applications, Photoshop, Flash etc; Printing, draft and full colour; Exporting web graphics. |
| Open Session | A selection of features and techniques prompted by course attendees. |
