You will create complex illustrations, control color across a range of devices, and control how illustrations print and appear on the Web.
Adobe Training Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should complete the following courses, or have equivalent knowledge:
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Certification
Thiscourseware title addresses the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program objectives for the Photoshop CS exam. The ACE Program is for graphic designers, Web designers, developers, systems integrators, value-added resellers, and business professionals who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Adobe products. Certification candidates must pass a product proficiency exam in order to become an Adobe Certified Expert.
Target Student
Graphic designers, or people transitioning into a design job or taking on design responsibilities. They will have some previous experience with Illustrator.
Hardware Requirements
- 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 complex illustration
- Convert raster graphics to vector graphics
- Create a banner graphic
- Export a graphic for the Web
- Apply color management so that colors match as accurately as possible
- Prepare documents for composite and commercial printing
Platform Requirements
- Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, or Windows XP
Software Requirements
- Adobe Illustrator CS
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or higher)
Adobe Training Course duration
1 Day
Adobe Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Creating Complex Illustrations
- Topic 1A: Create Shapes Using Pathfinder Commands
- Topic 1B: Create Compound Paths
- Topic 1C: Organize Objects with Layers
- Topic 1D: Offset Paths
- Topic 1E: Create Symbols
- Topic 1F: Create Custom Pattern Brushes
- Topic 1G: Modify Global Colors
- Topic 1H: Apply Effects
Lesson 2: Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic
- Topic 2A: Open Layered Photoshop Documents
- Topic 2B: Manually Trace Raster Images
- Topic 2C: Auto-Trace Raster Images
Lesson 3: Creating a Banner Graphic
- Topic 3A: Simplify Paths
- Topic 3B: Create Clipping Masks
- Topic 3C: Create 3D Effects
- Topic 3D: Create Blends
- Topic 3E: Share Graphic Styles
Lesson 4: Exporting Graphics for the Web
- Topic 4A: Convert Colors to Web-Safe Colors
- Topic 4B: Create Slices
- Topic 4C: Export Web Graphics
Lesson 5: Applying Color Management
- Topic 5A: When to Use Color Management
- Topic 5B: Set Up Color Management
Lesson 6: Outputting Documents
- Topic 6A: Print a Composite Proof
- Topic 6B: Create Color Separations
Appendix A: Adobe® Certified Expert (ACE) Objective Mapping
