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-ROM and other media.
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Target Student
This course is designed for 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
- PowerPC® G4 or G5 processor.
- 384 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended).
- At least 3 GB of available hard disk space to install the Mac OS X operating system.
- At least 650 MB of available hard disk space to install Adobe® Illustrator® CS2.
- A color monitor with 16-bit or greater video card.
- 1024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution.
- A CD-ROM drive.
- A display system to project the instructor's computer screen.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- create a logo using simple shapes.
- enhance logos.
- create logos using custom paths.
- create a logo with type special effects.
- create an advertisement.
- import body type.
- manage your creative assets using Adobe Bridge.
Platform Requirements
- Mac OS X v10.2 or higher.
Software Requirements
- Mac OS X v10.2 or higher
- Adobe® Illustrator® CS2
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: Create a Custom Workspace
- Topic 1C: Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
- Topic 1D: Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
Lesson 2: Enhancing Logos
- Topic 2A: Format Objects
- Topic 2B: Manipulate Objects
- Topic 2C: Insert Type
Lesson 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
- Topic 3A: Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
- Topic 3B: Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
- Topic 3C: Duplicate Objects
- Topic 3D: Apply Graphic Styles
Lesson 4: Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects
- Topic 4A: Apply Gradients to Type
- Topic 4B: Create Type on a Path
- Topic 4C: Apply an Envelope to Type
Lesson 5: Creating an Advertisement
- Topic 5A: Import a Graphic
- Topic 5B: Align Objects
- Topic 5C: Apply Spot Colors
- Topic 5D: Wrap Text
- Topic 5E: Export a File
Lesson 6: Manipulating Body Type
- Topic 6A: Import Body Type
- Topic 6B: Format Type with Styles
- Topic 6C: Fix Spelling Errors
- Topic 6D: Find and Replace Text
- Topic 6E: Insert Typographic Characters
Lesson 7: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
- Topic 7A: Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
- Topic 7B: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge
Appendix A: Adobe® Certified Expert (ACE) Objective Mapping
