Illustrator CS Basic

This one-day course is for students who wish to learn the basics of using Illustrator CS to create graphics for use on the Web, in print or in other media. Students will learn how to:

• Start Illustrator, open a file, and identify interface components; navigate in the artwork window; create, save, and close files; and close Illustrator.
• Create rectangles, ellipses, polygons, stars, spirals, and flares; modify object placement and size; use the Paintbrush tool to paint objects; and create new brushes and symbols.
• Create and edit simple and complex paths by using the Pencil and Pen tools.

Add colors, patterns, and gradients to objects; modify strokes; and copy paint attributes between objects.

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 environment Getting started • Navigating • Creating and saving files

Simple illustrations Basic shapes • Modifying objects • Brushes

Paths Simple paths • Complex paths • Selecting and editing paths

Colors Fill and stroke colors • Stroke options • The Eyedropper and Paint Bucket tools

Text The text tools • The Type palettes • The Type Styles palettes • Altering text

Objects and layers Grouped objects • Layers

Printing illustrations Print specifications

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