Adobe Illustrator CS2: Level 1

If you have little or no experience with Illustrator it can be overwhelming to start creating complex illustrations. In this course, you'll start by drawing &manipulating simple shapes to create logos, also combine text &graphics to create advertisements

Course Outline

Adobe Illustrator is a sophisticated graphics program capable of creating complex and attractive illustrations and type effects. You might need to create logos, advertisements, and other illustrations in Illustrator. If you have little or no experience with Illustrator, it can be overwhelming to start creating complex illustrations. In this course, you'll start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos. You'll also combine text and graphics to create advertisements.

Course Objective: You will use Illustrator to create illustrations, such as logos and advertisements that include type and graphics.

Target Student: Graphic designers, or people transitioning into a design job or taking on design responsibilities, who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents. They may have little or no experience with Illustrator. They may already use InDesign and Photoshop.

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Course Content Lesson 1: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes
Topic 1A: Choose New Document Settings
Topic 1B: Create a Custom Workspace
Topic 1C: Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
Topic 1D: Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool

Lesson 2: Enhancing Logos
Topic 2A: Format Objects
Topic 2B: Manipulate Objects
Topic 2C: Insert Type

Lesson 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
Topic 3A: Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
Topic 3B: Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
Topic 3C: Duplicate Objects
Topic 3D: Apply Graphic Styles

Lesson 4: Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects
Topic 4A: Apply Gradients to Type
Topic 4B: Create Type on a Path
Topic 4C: Apply an Envelope to Type

Lesson 5: Creating an Advertisement
Topic 5A: Import a Graphic
Topic 5B: Align Objects
Topic 5C: Apply Spot Colors
Topic 5D: Wrap Text
Topic 5E: Export a File

Lesson 6: Manipulating Body Type
Topic 6A: Import Body Type
Topic 6B: Format Type with Styles
Topic 6C: Fix Spelling Errors
Topic 6D: Find and Replace Text
Topic 6E: Insert Typographic Characters

Lesson 7: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
Topic 7A: Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
Topic 7B: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge

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Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your computer's operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CD and other media.

Certificates offered

Certificate of completion

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations or postponements received more than ten business days prior to the first day of the course, will be subject to a 15% administration fee, and course ware fees where applicable. The cost of the course is payable, in full, for any cancellations or postponements received within ten business days, or less, prior to the first day of the course.

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Hi, There was one problem with the flow. I'm not completely sure as to how best to describe it but basically, it didn't flow from one module to the next. Specifically, if I was in a particular module (say the introduction or first sub-module) and it completed, I was not automatically taken to the next sub-module within the overall module (a module being a section of the course). Feel free to give me a call to discuss at 416-686-3141.

Reviewed by Marjorie C. 2012

   

The first hour of the course was difficult due to the noisy environment. There were 3 separate software platforms being mentored by 2 instructors simultaneously. As each required unique start up instructions, it was very difficult to concentrate on the video teaching for my session in spite of the headphones as there was a significant amount of background noise. I suggest that future sessions that are mentored rather than led be done as dedicated sessions (i.e. only 1 software platform being taught at a time) to minimize the impact of this situation. Additionally, the 2 instructors had side conversations that had nothing to do with teaching the sessions and needed to be asked not to do this as I found it was hindering my ability to listen to the video lesson. Unwilling to crank the volume on the headset, I could hear them clearly over the top of the lesson I was listening to.

Reviewed by Sandy B. 2012

   

Everyone was extremely laid back, kind and courteous. I felt very comfortable and no matter who you were in contact with, all employees were approachable.

Reviewed by Safiya M. 2012

   

While the instructor had a basic understanding of Project 2010, he did not have "advanced" knowledge which was the level of the course. He had not really used the software in "real life" so didn't have any context. Whenever I had questions, he looked for answers from microsoft.com (I could have done the same). I was hoping the instructor would provided added knowledge to what I was learning from the videos.

Reviewed by Hilary S. 2012

   

Fantastic and very relevant. The instructor was very pleasant and helpful.

Reviewed by Carla D. 2012

   

Too many mistakes made in the videos, this made it confusing about what to follow and what to avoid. Seminar presenter got off-topic too much which made me pressed for time.

Reviewed by Emma K. 2011

   

There really is not enough time in one day to do all the exersizes in the training manual, watch all the videos, take the quizzes, and discuss specifc issues with the instructor. I would suggest improving the video intruction to actual take you through some of the exersizes rather than leaving you to do it on your own, because you really only learn by doing.

Reviewed by Charles N. 2011

   

Thought the directions in the book exercises exercises could be written a little clearer.

Reviewed by Robert H. 2011

   

My second course with TekSource and it's always an enjoyable experience. It's a nice clean office environment close to the subway. And the staff is excellent and helpful.

Reviewed by Neil A. 2011

   

Not instructor led hence one star rating

Reviewed by Tim M. 2011

   

The only somewhat critical comment I have is that it can be difficult to concentrate when the mentor is explaining to another student. In a small classroom setting, I guess that is just a reality of mentor-assisted training.

Reviewed by Christine W. 2011

   

Steve Meggenson understand French. He helped me a lot with my documents from work. Now I know how to use Access for my work. I should take this course 5 years ago! But, it's not too late! I want to take the monitored or coach course with Steve again because he can read and understand french!

Reviewed by Candice N. 2011

   

I wish that there had been more examples and more exercises for pivot tables and vlook up. They are very valuable tools.

Reviewed by Stephanie K. 2011

   

Very positive experience.

Reviewed by Stephanie K. 2011