Adobe Illustrator CS3: Essentials

Course

Online

£ 99 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

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Adobe Illustrator CS3: Essentials

These easy to follow, in-depth lessons show you how to create top quality artwork using Adobe Illustrator CS3. Our lessons focus on best practices for producing better images easier and faster, ensuring the most unique and professional work for print or the web. Get up to speed on the unique capabilities of Adobe Illustrator CS3 today!

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.

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Subjects

  • Adobe
  • Illustrator
  • Printing
  • Drawing
  • Web
  • Welcome
  • Interface
  • Preferences
  • Document
  • Layers
  • Panning
  • Zooming

Course programme

Disc 1 – Illustrator Basics

Chapter 1: WELCOME TO ILLUSTRATOR CS3 (19 min)
  • Vectors vs. Pixels
  • Understanding Points, Paths, Fills & Strokes
  • Exploring the New Welcome Screen
  • Opening an Existing Document
  • Saving & Closing Documents

Chapter 2: THE ILLUSTRATOR INTERFACE (37 min)
  • Using the Menu Bar & Status Bar
  • Working with the Tool Box
  • Using the Control Palette
  • Using the Palette Dock
  • Saving & Loading Workspaces
  • Setting Preferences
  • Zooming & Panning a Document
  • Working with the Layers Palette
Chapter 3: CREATING & COLORING OBJECTS (46 min)
  • Working with Rulers, Guides & Grids
  • Drawing Rectangles & Ovals
  • Selecting & Deleting Objects
  • Duplicating Objects
  • Dividing an Object
  • Drawing Polygons & Stars
  • Drawing Lines, Arcs, Spirals & Grids
  • Changing Fills & Strokes
  • Changing Opacity & Using the Eyedropper Tool
  • Using the Color Palette
  • Understanding Live Color
Chapter 4: MANIPULATING OBJECTS (26 min)
  • Using Simple Transformations
  • Rotating Objects
  • Using the Transform Menu
  • Shearing & Reflecting Objects
  • Using the Transform Each Command
  • Aligning & Distributing Objects
  • Distorting Objects
Chapter 5: DRAWING IN ILLUSTRATOR (19 min)
  • Freeform Drawing with the Pencil Tool
  • Drawing with Brushes
  • Tracing a Template
  • Using Live Trace
Chapter 6: USING THE PEN TOOL (18 min)
  • Understanding Anchor Points
  • Drawing Straight Lines
  • Drawing Curves
  • Working with Curved Corner Points
  • Working with Combination Corner Points
  • Converting Anchor Points
Chapter 7: WORKING WITH POINTS & PATHS (27 min)
  • Using the Direct Selection Tool
  • Transforming Points & Path Segments
  • Splitting & Joining Paths
  • Aligning Points
  • Adding & Removing Points
  • Using the Pathfinder Palette
  • Final Comments & Credits
Disc 2 – Images, Type, Effects & Publishing

Chapter 1: WORKING WITH PIXEL-BASED IMAGES (18 min)
  • Placing Images
  • Replacing & Linking Files
  • Managing Links
  • Masking Images
  • Modifying Images
Chapter 2: CREATING TYPE (34 min)
  • Using the Type Tool
  • Placing Type
  • Applying Character & Paragraph Formatting
  • Using Character & Paragraph Styles
  • Adding Type to a Shape
  • Creating Type on a Path
  • Enveloping Type
Chapter 3: THE APPEARANCE PALETTE & LIVE EFFECTS (42 min)
  • Applying Filters
  • Applying Graphic Styles
  • Creating New Graphic Styles
  • Modifying Existing Graphic Styles
  • Working with the Appearance Palette
  • Understanding Effects
  • Applying Multiple Effects
  • Applying Photoshop® Effects
  • Applying 3D Effects
Chapter 4: EXPORTING ARTWORK (17 min)
  • Viewing Pixel Preview & Converting the Color Space
  • Optimizing for the Web
  • Slicing an Image
  • Preparing a Document for Rollovers
Chapter 5: PRINTING DOCUMENTS (11 min)
  • Setting the Crop Area
  • Preparing for Printing
  • Printing the Document
Chapter 6: TIPS & TRICKS (33 min)
  • Saving Views
  • Creating Patterns
  • Transforming Patterns
  • Creating Global Colors
  • Working with Symbols
  • Using Actions
  • Creating Dynamic Text Background
  • Final Comments & Credits

Adobe Illustrator CS3: Essentials

£ 99 VAT inc.