Illustrator CS4 Intermediate

Cost:

$595.00 (Online Class - Lodestone Live)
$795.00 (Lodestone Training Center)

Time: 10 AM - 4:30 PM EST
Length: 2 day class
Type: Instructor-led

Course Description:

The Adobe Illustrator Intermediate class will dive deep into techniques and production workflow efficiencies. This class is perfect for individuals who want to take their Illustrator skills to the next level and anyone who is preparing for the Adobe Illustrator ACE exam.

Learning Objectives:

This course will get you started with the basic concepts of Illustrator, but give you a path to continue your mastery of the application. This is a great primer for those seeking their Adobe certification.

After taking this class you will be able to:

• Work with Masks
• Use Gradients
• Use Blends
• Understand the Photoshop/Illustrator Workflow
• Optimize Artwork for the Web

Target Audience:

This class is for the power users of Illustrator who are looking to dig in deep, and learn tips, tricks and CS4 workflow methods.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Creating Gradients

• Creating a gradient fill
• Adjusting the direction of the gradient blend
• Adding colors to a gradient

Lesson 2: Creating Blends

• Creating smooth-color blends
• Blending intermediate steps
• Modifying the blend
• Combining blends with gradients

Lesson 3: Applying Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles

• Using appearance attributes
• Using Graphic Styles
• Applying an appearance to a layer
• Copying, applying, and removing Graphic Styles

Lesson 4: Combining Illustrator CS4 Graphics with the Creative Suite

• Creating a crop area
• Placing an Adobe Photoshop file
• About layer comps
• Duplicating a placed image
• Applying Color Edits to a placed image

Lesson 5: Using Masks

• Applying a Clipping Mask to an image
• Creating compound paths and opacity masks
• Editing an imported mask
• Sampling colors in placed images
• Replacing a placed image

Lesson 6: Using the Brush Tool

• Introducing the Brush Tool
• Using the Brush Tool to Trace a Sketch
• Apply Strokes to Vectors & Calligraphic Brush Options
• Experimenting with Artistic Brushes
• Stroke Options & Art Brush Options
• Making a Custom Art Brush
• Editing the Color of an Art Brush
• Working with Scatter Brushes
• Working with Pattern Brushes

Lesson 7: Transparency

• Applying Transparency & Blending Modes to Objects
• Isolating the Stroke & Fill
• Manipulating the Stroke & Fill
• Working with Knockout Groups
• Filling an Opacity Mask with an Image
• Filling an Opacity Mask with a Gradient
• Using Text in an Opacity Mask
• Creative Tips for Using Opacity Masks
• Printing Objects with Transparency
• Exporting a layered file to Photoshop

There are currently no public classes scheduled dates for this class. To schedule a private class, please call us toll free at 866-665-9441.

Please note, assigned instructor may change. Lodestone confirms instructor schedules two weeks prior to class date.

*Classes are online via Lodestone Live and at a Lodestone training center.
The only time that a class will cancel is either if there is a power failure or other major disruption in service.