You will use Illustrator to create illustrations, such as logos and advertisements, that include type and graphics.
Adobe Training Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CD and other media.
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Target Student
Graphic designers, or people transitioning into a design job or taking on design responsibilities, who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents. They may have little or no experience with Illustrator. They may already use InDesign and Photoshop.
Hardware Requirements
You will need
- Intel Pentium III, 4, or 5 processor
- At least 128 MB of RAM
- At least 400 MB of available hard-disk space
- A CD-ROM drive
- A color monitor with at least 800 x 600 monitor resolution
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create a logo using simple shapes
- Create logos using custom paths
- Create a logo with type effects
- Create an advertisement that combines text and imported graphics
- Add body type to a document
Platform Requirements
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP
Software Requirements
Adobe Training Course duration
1 Day
Adobe Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes
- Topic 1A: Choose New Document Settings
- Topic 1B: Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
- Topic 1C: Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
- Topic 1D: Format an Object's Fill and Stroke
- Topic 1E: Manipulate Shapes
- Topic 1F: Group Objects
- Topic 1G: Add and Format Type
- Topic 1H: Export a Logo
Lesson 2: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
- Topic 2A: Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
- Topic 2B: Draw Paths with Corner Points
- Topic 2C: Continue Paths Using the Pen and Pencil Tools
- Topic 2D: Apply Spot Colors
- Topic 2E: Modify Shapes to Make New Shapes
- Topic 2F: Duplicate Objects
- Topic 2G: Apply Graphic Styles
Lesson 3: Create a Logo with Type Special Effects
- Topic 3A: Apply Gradients to Type
- Topic 3B: Type on a Path
- Topic 3C: Apply an Envelope to Type
Lesson 4: Creating an Advertisement
- Topic 4A: Import a Graphic
- Topic 4B: Aligning and Distributing Objects
- Topic 4C: Wrap Text
Lesson 5: Adding Body Type
- Topic 5A: Place and Position Body Type
- Topic 5B: Format Type with Styles
- Topic 5C: Fix Spelling Errors
- Topic 5D: Insert Typographic Characters
Appendix A: Create a Document from a Template
- Supplemental Topic Creating a Document from a Template
Appendix B: Adobe® Certified Expert (ACE) Objective Mapping
