You will work with the new features of Illustrator CS2 to create graphically rich content.
Adobe Training Prerequisites
Experience using Illustrator CS or earlier versions
Delivery Method
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Target Student
This course is designed for a person who has already worked with the earlier versions of Illustrator, ideally Illustrator CS and would like to upgrade to Illustrator CS2.
Hardware Requirements
- Intel® Xeon, Xeon Dual, Centrino, Pentium® class III or 4 processor.
- 256 MB of RAM.
- 280 MB of available hard disk space.
- A color monitor with 16-bit or greater video card.
- 1024 x 768 or greater monitor resolution.
- CD-ROM drive.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- customize and manage the Illustrator work area.
- use the Live Trace command to trace images and create detailed vector graphics that are easy to edit, size, and manipulate without distortion.
- paint vector graphics using the Live Paint feature. You will also automatically detect and correct the gaps in the objects to color it neatly.
- enhance objects, such as shapes, text, and images using the new features in Illustrator CS2.
- manage your creative assets using Adobe Bridge.
- create PDF files and also edit PDF files in Illustrator.
- save rich graphical content in SVG-Tiny format and also export Adobe Illustrator artwork as SWF (Flash) files.
Platform Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 or 4, or Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2.
Software Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3, or Windows XP
- Adobe® Illustrator® CS2
- Adobe® Reader® 7.0
Adobe Training Course duration
0.5 Day(s)
Adobe Training Course outline
Lesson 1: Customizing the Illustrator Environment
- Topic 1A: Customize Control Palette
- Topic 1B: Create a Custom Workspace
Lesson 2: Tracing Artwork Using Live Trace
- Topic 2A: Trace Artwork Automatically
- Topic 2B: Adjust the Results of a Tracing
- Topic 2C: Apply a Custom Preset
- Topic 2D: Convert a Tracing Object to Paths
Lesson 3: Coloring Artwork Using Live Paint
- Topic 3A: Paint Live Paint Faces and Edges
- Topic 3B: Correct Gaps in Objects
- Topic 3C: Convert Objects to Live Paint Groups
Lesson 4: Enhancing Objects
- Topic 4A: Align Strokes to Paths
- Topic 4B: Apply the Underlining and Strikethrough Format to Text
- Topic 4C: Apply a Spot Color to a Grayscale Image
- Topic 4D: Apply a Spot Color to a Drop Shadow
Lesson 5: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
- Topic 5A: Explore Adobe Bridge
- Topic 5B: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge
Lesson 6: Providing Support for PDF and PSD Files
- Topic 6A: Create an Adobe PDF/X-Compliant File
- Topic 6B: Edit Photoshop Files
Lesson 7: Publishing Illustrator Documents
- Topic 7A: Save a File in the SVG-Tiny Format
- Topic 7B: Export a File to the SWF Format
Appendix A: ACE Objectives Map
