Illustrator Class – Master Series

It must be tough being number two in Adobe’s product lineup, but Illustrator holds its own when it comes to creating vector graphics. If scalable artwork is a requirement then this is the software of choice.

This course introduces students to the Illustrator environment and how they might use the application instead of Photoshop. Students will learn the fundamentals for creating basic objects, working with the pen tool for more complex illustrations and a variety of transformations & effects.

The Illustrator Course 1 covers the following:

• Illustrator Environment
• Setting Preferences & Palettes
• Vector vs. Raster Graphics
• Working with Objects
• Working with Paths
• Color Theory – RGB vs. CMYK
• Working with Text
• Transformations
• Output for Print & Web

The Illustrator Course 2 includes:

• Pathfinder & Compound Paths
• PSD & PDF Support
• Working with Layers
• Live Trace
• Live Paint
• Effects vs. Filters
• Clipping Masks & Blends
• Export Web Graphics
• Color Management
• Document Output