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Illustrator Training | Chicago
Illustrator CS3 Fundamentals
Course Description
On this 2 day hands-on Adobe Certified Illustrator training course you will learn to use Adobe Illustrator to create stunning digital illustrations. You will start with the basics and then go onto create complex and attractive illustrations and type effects.
Target Audience
Professionals who needs to learn Adobe Illustrator to create digital illustrations. No prior experience of Illustrator is needed. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.
Leaning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Illustrator training course students will be able to:
- Drawing and Painting Tools.
- Design Logos and other Illustrations.
- Work with Blends and Gradients.
- Use Live Trace to Covert Photos into Illustrations.
- Use other Special Effects in Illustrator.
- Combine Photoshop and Illustrator files.
- Use 3D and Lighting Effects.
- Prepare files for Print.

Upcoming Classes
Chicago |
Jul, 2008 | Aug, 2008 | Sep, 2008 | Oct, 2008 |
| Illustrator CS3 Fundamentals | Jul 21 - 22 | Aug 27 - 28 | Oct 2 - 3 |
Course Outline
Getting to Know the Work Area
- Using Illustrator Tools
- Working with Palettes
- Using Help
Selections and Shapes
- Using the Selection Tool
- Using the Direct Selection Tool
- Creating Selection with a Marquee
- Advanced Selection Techniques
- Creating Basic Shapes
- Tips for Drawing Polygons, Spirals and Stars
Transforming Objects
- Scaling Objects
- Rotating Objects
- Reflecting Objects
- Distorting Objects
- Making Text Dynamic
Drawing with the Pen Tool
- Creating Straight Lines
- Creating Curved Paths
- Curves and Corner Anchor Points
- Editing Curves
Color and Painting
- Using Live Trace
- Applying Live Paint
- Color Fundamentals
- Adding a Spot Color
- Painting with Patterns and Gradients
- Creating your Own Pattern
- Using Brushes
Working with Type
- Importing with Text File
- Creating Columns of Text
- Threading Text
- Editing Text
- Paragraph and Character Styles
- Wrapping Text Around a Graphic
- Reshaping Text with a Wrap
Working with Layers
- Creating Layers
- Locking, Viewing and Pasting Layers
- Creating Clipping Masks
- Merging Layers
Blending Shapes and Colors
- Creating a Gradient Fill
- Adjusting the Direction of Gradient Blend
- Creating Smooth-Color Blends
- Blending Intermediate Steps
- Combining Blends with Gradients
Working with Symbols
- Creating a Symbol
- Using the Symbolism Tools
- Mapping a Symbol to 3D Artwork
Working with Brushes and Scribbles
- Using Art Brushes
- Drawing and Editing with the Paint brush tool
- Using Scatter Brushes
- Using Hue Shift Colorization
- Using Tints Colorization
- Using Calligraphic Brushes
- Using Pattern Brushes
- Applying the Scribble Effect
Applying Styles and Effects
- Using Appearance Attributes
- Using Live Effects
- Using Graphic Styles
- Saving and Printing Files with Transparency Effects
- Specifying Resolution of Filters and Special Effects
- Using Document Raster Effects
- Using the Flattener Preview Palette
- Saving Files with Transparency
Using 3D Effect
- Creating a Banner Logo with the Warp effect
- Creating the Logotype
- Using Brushes for Decoration
- Changing the Lighting
- Mapping a Photoshop Image
- Using the 3D Rotate Effect
Combining Illustrator with Photoshop
- Combining Artwork
- Vector vs Bitmap Graphics
- About Layer Comps
- Creating Compound Paths and Opacity Masks
- Editing an Imported Mask
Printing and Color Separation
- Overview of Printing
- Halftone Screens
- Output Device Resolution
- RGB Color Model
- CMYK Color Model
- Spot Colors
- Creating Color Separations
Working with Adobe Bridge and Version Cue
- Using Adobe Bridge
- Working with Version Cue
Meet the Instructors


Eva
Eva is a certified Adobe instructor and holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.
Eva has more than 15 years graphic design experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (major in illustration) and a Masters in Fine Art (major in painting and printmaking).
Eva is an exceptional and passionate trainer, and consistently achieves 100% top marks on her evaluations.


Michael
Mike is Certified Adobe Instructor expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
Mike real world experience includes 12 years working as a senior designer and senior production artist.
Mike has also been teaching Adobe software since 2003 and has a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.



















