Instructor-Led Virtual Training on CD from Makau.

Adobe Illustrator CS3 Intermediate

Discover new ways to experiment with color; work faster with new drawing tools and controls; and produce artwork for print, web, mobile, and motion designs with Adobe® Illustrator® CS3 software.

Course Outline

1.0 Managing Color

• 1.1 Reviewing Color Selections
• 1.2 Managing Fill and Transparency
• 1.3 Using Gradients
• 1.4 Working with Strokes
• 1.5 Managing Swatches

2.0 Working with Tools

• 2.1 Using the Magic Wand and Lasso
• 2.2 Reviewing Paintbrush and Pencil
• 2.3 Reviewing Warping and Free Transforming
• 2.4 Reviewing Symbol Spraying and Column Graphs
• 2.5 Reviewing Mesh and Bleeding

3.0 Mastering the Pen Tool

• 3.1 Creating a Straight-Edged Shape
• 3.2 Creating Curves
• 3.3 Managing Points
• 3.4 Editing Shapes

4.0 Working with Layers

• 4.1 Inserting a New Layer
• 4.2 Duplicating a Layer
• 4.3 Hiding and Grouping Layers

5.0 Beyond the Basics

• 5.1 Creating a Compound Path
• 5.2 Working with Compound Paths
• 5.3 Dividing and Uniting
• 5.4 Managing Selections
• 5.5 Working with Blends
• 5.6 Working with Masks

6.0 Managing Text

• 6.1 Placing Text from Another Document
• 6.2 Managing Type
• 6.3 Leading, Flowing and Formatting
• 6.4 Adding Effects to Text

7.0 Managing Gradients

• 7.1 Reviewing the Gradient Styles
• 7.2 Managing Color Stops
• 7.3 Replacing Gradient Colors
• 7.4 Working with Gradient Mesh