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Provided by: XChange Training UK Adobe Illustrator CS2 - Two Day Introduction trainingIllustrator |
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Training
Provided by XChange Training UK
Adobe Illustrator CS2 is the latest version of Adobe's industry standard vector-based illustrating tool and with the likely demise of Freehand MX it looks set to retain its crown for some time. It is used by graphic designers throughout the world to create a vast variety of different media including illustrations, package designs, leaflets & flyers, web graphics & animations, notice boards, billboards, and many other graphic objects. Mastering the basics then means you'll be able to produce an almost endless scope of graphic designs.
Adobe Illustrator CS2 adds some great new features that beginners can start using straight away such as Control palette, Adobe Bridge, Live Trace and expanded export options.
By the end of this two day course for beginners, you will have learnt about the key Adobe Illustrator CS2 features and tools that you need to begin designing attractive graphic designs and art work.
(This course is also available as a one day course. This introductory course covers most of the basics of the two day course but allows less time for experimenting and creating completed designs.)
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Adobe Illustrator CS2 - Two Day Introduction training
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
General Features
-About vectors and bitmaps
-When to use Illustrator CS2
-The Control palette (new in CS2 )
-Overview of tools, palettes and window elements
-Contextual options bar and menu options.
-Navigation in Illustrator CS2
-Using Adobe Bridge (new in CS2 )
-Creating a Custom Workspace (new in CS2 )
Objects and Shapes
-Creating basic shapes: rectangles, ellipses, polygons and stars
-Aligning objects
-Duplicating objects
-Selection and Direct Selection tools
-Grouping sets of objects
Selections, Fills and Groups
-Selecting and modifying objects
-Applying fills and strokes
-Positioning strokes (new in CS2 )
-Grouping and ungrouping objects
-Selecting objects inside groups
Colour and Gradients
-Colour modes in Illustrator CS2
-The Colours vs. the Swatches palette
-Pantone/Spot colours
-Creating custom colours
-Using swatches from other documents
-Creating simple gradients
Drawing in Illustrator CS2
-Using the pen tool
-Bezier curves
-Anchor points and handles
-Convert Anchor Points tool
-Adding and subtracting anchor points on a path
Other Drawing Tools
-The Brush tool
-The Pencil
-The line tool
-The Arc tool
-The Spiral tool
-The Rectangular Grid tool
-The Polar Grid tool
Path editing tools
-The Smooth tool
-The Erase tool
-The Scissors tool
-The Knife tool
Text in Illustrator
-Placing and typing text in Illustrator CS2
-Using the Adobe type engine for text formatting
-Style Sheets
-Linking Text Boxes
-Text on a path
-Converting text to outlines
Layering
-Creating layers
-making selections within layers
-Restacking elements and group elements
-Hiding, showing and locking layers and layer elements
-The Live Tracing tool (new in CS2 )
Graphing with Illustrator
-Creating Illustrator CS graphs
-Working with graph data and Microsoft Excel
-Modifiying graphs
Transformation tools
-Rotate
-Reflect
-Skew
-Scale
-Free transform
Liquify tools
-The Warp tool
-The Twirl tool
-The Pucker tool
-The Bloat tool
-The Scallop tool
-The Crystallize tool
-The Wrinkle tool
Shape Modes and Pathfinders
-Combining, dividing, subtracting etc. with shapes
-Expanding objects
Graphic Styles/Patterns
-Creating Graphic Styles
-Applying and Controlling Graphic Styles
Symbols
-Creating Symbols
-Placing and controlling symbols
-Using the Symbols tools
General Features
-Essential keyboard shortcuts
-File formats
-Placing images in lllustrator CS as templates
-Colourising Greyscale images (new in CS2 )
-Guides and Smart Guides
-Outline and Preview views
Preparing artwork for print
-Colours, inks, and transparency flattening
Saving and Printing files
-Save as... options
-Export... (key options plus new options in CS2)
-Print...
General Features
-About vectors and bitmaps
-When to use Illustrator CS2
-The Control palette (new in CS2 )
-Overview of tools, palettes and window elements
-Contextual options bar and menu options.
-Navigation in Illustrator CS2
-Using Adobe Bridge (new in CS2 )
-Creating a Custom Workspace (new in CS2 )
Objects and Shapes
-Creating basic shapes: rectangles, ellipses, polygons and stars
-Aligning objects
-Duplicating objects
-Selection and Direct Selection tools
-Grouping sets of objects
Selections, Fills and Groups
-Selecting and modifying objects
-Applying fills and strokes
-Positioning strokes (new in CS2 )
-Grouping and ungrouping objects
-Selecting objects inside groups
Colour and Gradients
-Colour modes in Illustrator CS2
-The Colours vs. the Swatches palette
-Pantone/Spot colours
-Creating custom colours
-Using swatches from other documents
-Creating simple gradients
Drawing in Illustrator CS2
-Using the pen tool
-Bezier curves
-Anchor points and handles
-Convert Anchor Points tool
-Adding and subtracting anchor points on a path
Other Drawing Tools
-The Brush tool
-The Pencil
-The line tool
-The Arc tool
-The Spiral tool
-The Rectangular Grid tool
-The Polar Grid tool
Path editing tools
-The Smooth tool
-The Erase tool
-The Scissors tool
-The Knife tool
Text in Illustrator
-Placing and typing text in Illustrator CS2
-Using the Adobe type engine for text formatting
-Style Sheets
-Linking Text Boxes
-Text on a path
-Converting text to outlines
Layering
-Creating layers
-making selections within layers
-Restacking elements and group elements
-Hiding, showing and locking layers and layer elements
-The Live Tracing tool (new in CS2 )
Graphing with Illustrator
-Creating Illustrator CS graphs
-Working with graph data and Microsoft Excel
-Modifiying graphs
Transformation tools
-Rotate
-Reflect
-Skew
-Scale
-Free transform
Liquify tools
-The Warp tool
-The Twirl tool
-The Pucker tool
-The Bloat tool
-The Scallop tool
-The Crystallize tool
-The Wrinkle tool
Shape Modes and Pathfinders
-Combining, dividing, subtracting etc. with shapes
-Expanding objects
Graphic Styles/Patterns
-Creating Graphic Styles
-Applying and Controlling Graphic Styles
Symbols
-Creating Symbols
-Placing and controlling symbols
-Using the Symbols tools
General Features
-Essential keyboard shortcuts
-File formats
-Placing images in lllustrator CS as templates
-Colourising Greyscale images (new in CS2 )
-Guides and Smart Guides
-Outline and Preview views
Preparing artwork for print
-Colours, inks, and transparency flattening
Saving and Printing files
-Save as... options
-Export... (key options plus new options in CS2)
-Print...
About The Training Provider: XChange Training UK
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