This course will carry on from where Adobe Illustrator G401 leaves off. We'll spend a little time at first reviewing some of the more difficult tools, then take a look at styling type and tackle more complex tools such as Live Paint and the Perspective Grid. New tools will be covered as well as 3D modeling. We'll follow on from basic color and then dive head on into the wonderful world of color management; learning to use Illustrator's predefined color palettes and creating our own color collections. Finally, the course will wind up with lessons on utilizing Illustrator's print capabilities. This course will utilize videos as the primary method of instruction.
Applicable Job Roles: web designers, graphic designers, and webmasters.
Week 1 - Tool Review
Drawing Tools
Shape Tools
Painting Tools
Manipulating Objects
Attribute, Appearance, Document Info Palettes
Using the Adobe Bridge
Week 2 - Advanced Tools, Part I
Live Paint
Gradient Mesh
Image Trace
Symbols
Week 3 - Advanced Tools, Part II
3D Modeling
Pathfinder
Perspective Grid
New Tools
Week 4 - Type Styles
Using Styles with Type
Type Formatting and Appearance Attributes
Graphic Styles
Creating Custom Libraries
Working with Graphic Styles
Week 5 - Color Management
About Color
Color Guide
Kuler Colors
Color Groups
Adjusting Color
Week 6 - Printing, Part I
Preparing Your Work for a Print Shop
Color Separation
Marks and Bleeds
Using Color Management in Print Work
Postscript Printing
Week 7 - Printing, Part II
Overprinting
Print Presets
Trapping Printing Transparent Work
Printing Gradients, Meshes and Blends
Prerequisites
Students should be comfortable with posting work in the classroom, as assignments will be turned in using a graphic format (.jpg).
Ideally, completion of the Adobe Illustrator G401 course is desired but equivalent knowledge and/or experience will be sufficient.
Requirements
Software Requirements
Because of the length of the class, students must have a full version of Adobe Illustrator installed in their machines.
Version CS5 or higher - earlier versions will not have the tools needed to participate in this course.
There are no platform-specific requirements in this class so either a Mac or PC will be fine.
There is no book requirement or recommendation.
Books:
There is no book required for this course.
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.
Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.
Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .
How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.
Open Courses:
No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.
Instructor's Profile
With over ten years of web and graphic design experience, Peggi owns and operates Misty Canyon Designs. With a major focus on new site design and specializing in the management of large websites, Peggi is contracted with several public and private-sector entities for the design and maintenance of their websites. Peggi is currently the contracted webmaster for six national forests across the nation.
Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.
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