Introduction to Illustrator CS6 Training

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software used for creating graphics and illustrations. This Introduction to Illustrator CS6 Training training class introduces students to the basics of Illustrator and familiarizes the student with the tools and utilities used to create layouts and illustrations. It is packed with hands-on exercises so that students can learn by doing.

Location

Public Classes: Delivered live online via WebEx and guaranteed to run . Join from anywhere!

Private Classes: Delivered at your offices , or any other location of your choice.

Outline

The Illustrator User Interface
1. Understanding the Application Frame
2. Explore the Arrangement of Illustrator Panels
3. Identifying and Accessing Illustrator Tools
4. Creating Custom Tools Panels
5. Create a Saved Workspace
6. Explore the Illustrator Document Window
7. Explore the Arrangement of Multiple Documents
8. Moving Around an Illustrator File
International Symbols
1. Setting up the Workspace
2. Create a New Document
3. Using Smart Guides
4. Draw Rounded Rectangles
5. Selection Basics
6. Transforming Objects with the Bounding Box
7. Control Fill and Stroke Attributes
8. Control Object Positioning
9. Align and Distribute Objects
10. Edit Individual Grouped Elements
11. Using the Group Selection Tool
12. Import Template Images
13. Manage Multiple Layers
14. Drawing Basic Shapes
15. Create Artwork with Lines
16. Reflect Drawing Objects
17. Rotate Drawing Objects
18. Divide Basic Shapes into Component Pieces
19. The Stroke Panel in Depth
20. The Pathfinder Panel in Depth
21. Work in Isolation Mode
22. Use Measurements to Adjust Your Artwork
23. Draw with the Pencil Tool
Regatta Artwork
1. Drawing Complex Artwork
2. Use the Pen Tool to Trace the Sketch
3. Understanding Anchor Point and Bezier Curve Tools
4. Reshape Line Segments
5. Build Shapes from Overlapping Paths
6. Using the Shape Builder Tool
7. Editing Anchor Points with the Control Panel
8. Use the Draw Behind Mode
9. Coloring and Painting Artwork
10. Using the Draw Inside Mode
11. Using Global Color
12. Add a Color Gradient
13. Use the Gradient Tool
14. Understanding Color Terms
15. Creating a Finished Poster
16. Manage Artwork with Sublayers
17. Lock and Hide Artwork
18. Create Shapes with the Blob Brush Tool
Identity Package
1. Working with Gradient Meshes
2. Set up the Workspace
3. Draw the Apple Shapes
4. Create a Gradient Mesh
5. Understanding Gradient Mesh Options
6. Work with a Mesh Using Smart Guides
7. Working with Type
8. Point Type vs. Area Type
9. Manipulate Type Objects
10. Convert Type to Outlines
11. Create Custom Graphics from Letter Shapes
12. Working with Multiple Artboards
13. Adjust the Default Artboard
14. Managing Artboard Options
15. Use the Layers Panel to Organize Artwork
16. Copy the Artboard and Artwork
17. The Appearance Panel in Depth
18. Add Spot Color to the Two-Color Logo
19. Combining Text and Graphics
20. Work with Placed Graphics
21. Create the Envelope Layout
Ski Resort Map
1. Working with Custom Swatches
2. Manage the Swatches Panel
3. Define Gradient Swatches
4. Using Spot Colors in Gradients
5. Apply and Control Gradients
6. Create a Custom Pattern
7. Creating Variable-Width Stroke Profiles
8. Working with Brushes
9. Understanding Art Brush Options
10. Control an Art Brush Stroke
11. Expand Brush Strokes into Objects
12. Create a New Pattern Brush
13. Pattern Brush Options
14. Save Custom Brushes
Letterfold Brochure
1. Creating Documents that Fold
2. Use Artboards to Create the Panel Layout Structure
3. Control Artboard Size and Position
4. Create Margin and Bleed Guides
5. Create Fold Marks
6. Working with Imported Images
7. Place Layout Images
8. Manage Linked and Embedded Files
9. Working with Imported Text
10. Import Text for the Inside Panels
11. Thread Multiple Type Areas
12. Work with Hidden Characters
13. Using the Find and Replace Dialog Box
14. Define Paragraph Styles
15. Import Styles from Other Files
16. Define a Character Style
17. Fine-Tuning Text
18. Format Tabbed Text
19. Check Spelling
20. Create a Job Package
21. Export a PDF File for Print

Class Materials

Each student in our Live Online and our Onsite classes receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this Illustrator class:

Experience with basic software programs such as Microsoft Word

Follow-on Courses

Advanced Illustrator CS6 Training

Introduction to Illustrator CS6 Training

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