Illustrator 10: Basic

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn the basics of using Illustrator 10.0 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 10.0 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

Getting started Starting Illustrator • Opening an existing file • Identifying window components • Observing the toolbox • Observing the palettes

Navigating Using views • Using the navigation tools • Using the Navigator palette

Creating, saving, and closing files Creating a new file • Saving a file • Closing a file and closing Illustrator

Creating simple illustrations Drawing basic shapes • Drawing a rectangle and an ellipse • Drawing a polygon • Drawing a star • Drawing a spiral • Drawing a flare

Modifying objects Using rulers • Moving objects • Arranging objects • Rotating objects • Scaling objects

Painting with brushes Using the Brushes palette • Creating a new brush • Creating a new symbol

Creating paths Introducing paths • Using the Line Segment tool • Creating paths by using the Pencil tool • Editing paths created with the Pencil tool

Using the Pen tool Creating straight-line segments • Creating curved segments • Drawing curves with corner points • Using the Pen tool to create more complex shapes

Editing paths Editing paths created with the Pen tool • Using the cutting tools • Editing paths by using Average and Join

Changing Fill and Stroke colors Using the Swatches palette • Using the Color palette • Applying gradients • Setting transparency

Manipulating stroke options Altering the stroke weight • Altering the Cap and Join options • Creating a dashed line

Using the Eyedropper and Paint Bucket tools Using the Eyedropper tool • Using the Paint Bucket tool

Using the text tools Using the Type and Vertical Type tools • Using the Path Type tool • Using the Area Type tool

Using the Type palettes Using the Character palette • Using the Paragraph palette

Altering text Changing text to outline • Modifying outlined text

Working with grouped objects Grouping objects • Restacking objects in a group

Using the Layers palette Creating a layer • Positioning layers • Moving objects from one layer to another • Deleting a layer • Locking and hiding layers • Merging layers • Duplicating a layer

Adjusting the print specifications

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