Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training (3 days)

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Overview

This Adobe Illustrator training course introduces students to the basics of Illustrator. It is packed with hands-on exercises so that students can learn by doing.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Course Goals

• Get to know the Adobe Illustrator CS3 work area
• Learn to use the selection and shape tools in Illustrator CS3
• Learn to transform objects
• Learn to effectively use the pen tool
• Learn to work with colors and painting
• Learn about type in Illustrator CS3
• Learn to work with layers
• Learn to blend shapes
• Learn to work with the brush tool

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Course Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

• Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Course Outline

1. Getting to Know the Work Area in Illustrator CS3
   1. Viewing artwork
   2. Using the Illustrator tools
   3. Changing the view of artwork
2. Selecting and Aligning in Illustrator CS3
   1. Using the Selection tool
   2. Using the Direct Selection tool
3. Creating Shapes in Illustrator CS3
   1. Creating basic shapes
   2. Using basic shape tools
   3. Drawing the pencil shape
   4. Using the Pencil tool
   5. Drawing the pencil can
   6. Using Live Trace to create shapes
   7. Tips for drawing polygons, spirals, and stars
4. Transforming Objects in Illustrator CS3
   1. Scaling objects
   2. Reflecting objects
   3. Rotating objects
   4. Distorting objects
   5. Shearing objects
   6. Positioning objects precisely
   7. Changing the perspective
   8. Using the Free Transform tool
   9. Making multiple transformations
5. Drawing with the Pen tool in Illustrator CS3
   1. Creating straight lines
   2. Creating curved paths
   3. Building a curve
   4. Curves and corner anchor points
   5. Creating the pear illustration
   6. Drawing curves
   7. Finishing the pear illustration
6. Color and Painting in Illustrator CS3
   1. Color Mode
   2. Using the Appearance panel for fills and strokes
   3. Building and saving your own custom color
   4. Using Illustrator swatch libraries
   5. Creating color groups
   6. Editing color with Live Color
   7. Painting with gradients and patterns
   8. Create a PDF from your artwork
7. Working with type in Illustrator CS3
   1. Understanding text flow
   2. Saving and using styles
   3. Wrapping text around a graphic
8. Working with Layers in Illustrator CS3
   1. Creating layers
   2. Locking layers
   3. Viewing layers
   4. Pasting layers
   5. Creating clipping masks
   6. Merging layers
   7. Applying appearance attributes to layers
9. Blending Shapes and Colors in Illustrator CS3
   1. Creating a gradient fill
   2. Adjusting the direction of the gradient blend
   3. Adding colors to a gradient
   4. Creating smooth-color blends
   5. Blending intermediate steps
   6. Modifying the blend
   7. Combining blends with gradients
10. Working with Brushes in Illustrator CS3
    1. Using Art brushes
    2. Using Scatter brushes
    3. Applying a Scatter brush to paths
    4. Changing the color attributes of brushes
    5. Using a fill color with brushes
    6. Using Calligraphic brushes
    7. Using Pattern brushes
    8. Creating brushes
    9. Applying the Scribble Effect

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of Adobe Illustrator CS3 Classroom in a Book by the Adobe Creative Team, which will serve as a guide for the class.

Each student will also receive a one-year subscription to Webucator's online reference library, which contains hundreds of the most current electronic technology books - a $149.95 per student value.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training Technical Requirements

1. Operating Systems Options
   • Operating System Options
     • Windows Vista
     • Windows XP with Service Pack 2
   • Macintosh
2. Adobe Illustrator CS3
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   • System Requirements
3. Browser Options
   • Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
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   • Firefox
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   • Safari
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Class Files for Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS3 Training

The class files for this course are included on a CD that is shipped with the book.