Illustrator CS4: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]DAY ONE[/b]

[b]Welcome to Illustrator[/b]
• About vectors and bitmaps

[b]Getting started in Illustrator[/b]
• Opening illustrations
• Using templates
• Creating new illustrations
• Using document profiles
• Exploring panels and workspaces
• Navigating your illustrations

[b]Artwork components[/b]
• Outline vs Preview mode
• Using multiple artboards
• Rulers, guides and grids
• Intuitive Smart Guides
• Paths, point and handles
• Grouping objects
• Introduction to layers

[b]Creating basic shapes[/b]
• Creating primitive shapes
• Creating polygons, stars and spirals
• Drawing lines, grids and arcs
• Snapping and aligning shapes

[b]Working with colour[/b]
• Colour models
• Applying colour to objects
• Spot vs process colour
• Process and global process colours
• Managing swatches
• Creating colour groups
• Introduction to gradients
• Loading swatch libraries
• Sharing colour swatches across applications

[b]Drawing in Illustrator[/b]
• Working with paths, points and direction handles
• Drawing freehand paths
• Tips for drawing curves
• Editing, manipulating and modifying paths
• Using the cutting tools
• Using the Average and Join commands
• Using the Eraser tool

[b]Questions and answers[/b]

Suitable for
A comprehensive Adobe authorised introduction to Illustrator CS4 covering how to produce professional graphics, designs and illustrations.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.