Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS4 CBT Training

In this instructor-led course you will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator CS4 to create illustrations that include graphics and text. Through live demonstrations, the instructor uses Illustrator to draw and manipulate simple shapes while creating a product label. You will learn about many design concepts and functions ranging from specific tools such as the pen and pencil, how to enhance documents with fills and graphics, all the way through the steps for proofing and publication. This course also helps to gain familiarity with Adobe Bridge and how to use it in conjunction with Adobe Illustrator CS4.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS4 is intended for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals, marketing and communications professionals, or people switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities. It is geared toward those who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents. There are no prerequisites for this course so it is perfect for the entry-level designer.

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3 DVDs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
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Erin Olsen - M.Ed.
Erin Olsen has been involved in the computer training industry for over 15 years. She founded Powerhouse Publishing, a desktop publishing company and when software and printers reached a point where many people could produce their own quality graphic designs, Erin transferred her skills to the training realm in order to teach people how to use the technology they had available. She combines her formal education in IT and Education with her technical expertise, real-world experience and understanding of adult learning to present technical topics and critical design concepts in an easy-to-understand, engaging way.

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Course Introduction

Lesson 01 - Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4

Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4
The Welcome Screen
The Adobe Illustrator Window
Screen Modes
Document Windows
Demo: Exploring the Illustrator Interface
Illustrator Navigation Tools
The NAVIGATOR Panel
Demo: Exploring Navigation Tools
Illustrator Workspaces
Predefined Workspaces
Custom Workspaces
The Preferences Dialog Box
The Document Setup Dialog Box
Demo: Customizing the Interface
Illustrator Help
Demo: Using Illustrator Help
Raster vs. Vector Graphics
What is a Vector Graphic?
Raster Graphics
Vector Graphics
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Bridge Workspace
Views From The Bridge
Demo: Exploring Adobe Bridge
Lesson 01 - Review

Lesson 02 - Creating Shapes in a Document

Creating Shapes in a Document
The Illustrator Work Area
Artboards
Color Value Designations
Types of Color Modes
Color Mode
Hexadecimal Color Values
Templates
The New Document Dialog Box
Demo: Creating a Document
Illustrator Tools
Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts
Demo: Drawing Basic Shapes
File Types
Save Options
Demo: Saving a Document
Lesson 02 - Review

Lesson 03 - Creating Custom Paths

Creating Custom Paths
Path Concepts
Paths
The Pen Tool
The Pencil Tool
Guides in Illustrator
Demo: Drawing Paths
Modify Paths
Pen Tool Options
Demo: Modifying Paths
Lesson 03 - Review

Lesson 04 - Working with Text

Working with Text
Type Tools
The CHARACTER Panel
Demo: Entering Text
The Type on a Path Options Dialog Box
Align to Path Options
Demo: Flowing Text on a Path
Importing Text
The Type Bounding Box
The Area Type Options Dialog Box
The PARAGRAPH Panel
Demo: Importing Body Text
Styles
Demo: Formatting Text with Styles
Threading Text
Text Threading Example
Hyphenation
Demo: Threading Text and Applying Hyphenation
Glyphs
Demo: Inserting Typographic Characters
Lesson 04 - Review

Lesson 05 - Enhancing Documents

Enhancing Documents
Formatting Objects
Fill and Stroke
Fill Option Samples
Stroke Option Samples
Swatches
Brushes
Libraries
Opacity
The APPEARANCE Panel
Demo: Formatting Objects
Gradients
The GRADIENT Panel
Demo: Applying Gradients
Envelope
Demo: Applying an Envelope to Text
Manipulating Objects
The TRANSFORM Panel
The ALIGN Panel
Demo: Manipulating Objects
Importing Graphics
The LINKS Panel
Demo: Importing a Graphic
The GRAPHIC STYLES Panel
Demo: Applying Graphic Styles
Lesson 05 - Review

Lesson 06 - Proofing a Document

Proofing a Document
Wrap Text
Demo: Wrapping Text Around a Graphic
The Check Spelling Dialog Box
Find and Replace
Demo: Fixing Spelling Errors
Lesson 06 - Review

Lesson 07 - Saving Images for Web and Print

Saving Images for Web and Print
Exporting Files from Illustrator
File Formats for Print Applications
File Formats for the Web
The Print Dialog
Save for Web and Devices Command
Demo: Exporting Images for Print and Web
Save Images as PDFs
Demo: Saving Images as a PDF
Lesson 07 - Review
Course Closure