Illustrator CS5 Fundamentals

Cost:

$595.00 (Online Class - Lodestone Live)
$795.00 (Lodestone Training Center) Classes Always Run!

Time: 10 am - 4:30 pm EST
Length: 2 day class
Type: Instructor-led

Course Description:

This class is focused on those needing to compose vector and raster elements for print, web and video.

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:

  • Create Basic Shapes
  • Create custom color swatches
  • Import and apply Pantone colors
  • Create Custom Patterns
  • Use the new Width and Shape Builder tools
  • Draw with the Pen Tool
  • Transform Objects
  • Work with Type
  • Work with Layers

Target Audience:

This is a great introduction to one of the most used drawing tools on the market. Illustrators, fine artists, graphic designers, print professionals, web designers and video editors will all be able to take advantage of the power behind Adobe Illustrator.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area

  • Getting started
  • Understanding the workspace
  • Changing the view of artwork
  • Navigating multiple artboards
  • Using the Navigator panel
  • Finding resources for using Illustrator
  • Checking for updates
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 2: Selecting and Aligning

  • Getting started
  • Selecting objects
  • Aligning objects
  • Working with groups
  • Object arrangement
  • Hiding objects
  • Applying selection techniques
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 3: Creating and Editing Shapes

  • Getting started
  • Creating a document with multiple artboards
  • Working with basic shapes
  • Combining and editing shapes
  • Using Live Trace to create shapes
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 4: Transforming Objects

  • Getting started
  • Working with artboards
  • Transforming content
  • Positioning objects precisely
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 5: Drawing with the Pen and Pencil Tools

  • Getting started
  • Creating straight lines
  • Creating curved paths
  • Creating the violin illustration
  • Drawing curves
  • Editing curves
  • Drawing with the Pencil tool
  • Finishing the violin illustration
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 6: Color and Painting

  • Getting started
  • Understanding color
  • Creating color
  • Painting with patterns and gradients
  • Working with Live Paint
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 7: Working with Type

  • Getting started
  • Working with type
  • Understanding text flow
  • Formatting type
  • Saving and using styles
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

Lesson 8: Working with Layers

  • Getting started
  • Creating layers
  • Locking layers
  • Viewing layers
  • Pasting layers
  • Creating clipping masks
  • Merging layers
  • Applying appearance attributes to layers
  • Exploring on your own
  • Review questions
  • Review answers

To Register:

Toll Free - 866.665.9441 or click on a date to register online.

Select a Date!

9/15-9/16/2010
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Instructor:
William Everhart

Lodestone Training Center:
Charlotte or Online

12/8-12/9/2010
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Instructor:
William Everhart

Lodestone Training Center:
Charlotte or Online

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.