Illustrator 9: Basic

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics of using Illustrator 9.0 to create graphics for use on the Web, in print, or in other media. It can comprise of any or all of the following people: Graphic Designers, for creating original or composite artwork; Production Artists, for designing layouts for documents; and Illustrators, for creating and previewing fine artwork. Students will get the most out of this course if their goal is to become proficient in using Illustrator 9.0 to create simple and complex shapes, add color and text to illustrations, and modify and group objects in illustrations.

Target audience

Students should be familiar with PCs and the use of a keyboard and mouse. Students should also be proficient users of the Windows 95 (or later) operating system.

Course content

Exploring the Illustrator environment Getting familiar with Illustrator • Navigating in Illustrator • Creating and saving files

Creating simple illustrations Drawing basic shapes • Modifying objects • Painting with brushes

Achieving precision in illustrations Drawing paths • Editing objects and paths

Adding colors Changing Fill and Stroke colors • Manipulating stroke options • Using the Eyedropper and Paint Bucket tools

Working with text Using the text tools • Using the Type palettes • Altering text

Working with layers Working with grouped objects • Using the Layers palette

Printing illustrations Adjusting the document and print specifications Using layers

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