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Illustrator CS4 - Level 2

(Upcoming Dates)

Days of Training (Classroom Learning)


1

 

Overview


In this course, students will create complex, robust illustrations that go beyond those they could create using the basic Illustrator tools.

 

Pre-requisite(s)


Illustrator CS4 - Level 1

 

Lessons



Lesson 1



Creating Complex Illustrations

Create a Custom Shape Using Simple Shapes
Create Compound Paths
Offset Paths
Erase Shapes


Lesson 2



Enhancing Complex Illustrations

Create Symbols
Organize Objects with Layers
Create a Pattern Swatch
Create a Mesh
Create Custom Brushes
Apply Color Using Live Paint
Recolor Artwork


Lesson 3



Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic

Trace Artwork Automatically
Adjust the Results of Tracing
Create a Custom Preset
Convert a Traced Object to Paths


Lesson 4



Creating Special Effects

Apply Effects
Create Masks
Simplify Paths
Create Blends
Share Graphic Styles
Create 3-D Effects


Lesson 5



Working with Graphs

Create a Graph
Format a Graph


Lesson 6



Working with Variables

Create Variables
Create Data Sets


Lesson 7



Outputting Documents

Create an Artboard
Set Up Color Management
Preview an Overprint
Apply Spot Colors
Print a Composite Proof
Create Color Separations
Create an Adobe PDF File


Lesson 8



Exporting Graphics for the Web and Mobile Devices

Convert Colors to Web-Safe Colors
Work with Actions
Export a File as an SWF
Create Slices
Add Interactivity to an SVG File
Preview an Illustration for Mobile Devices