Computer Diplomas Details
Illustrator CS4
Diploma Description
In this course you will learn how to use Illustrator CS4 to create and incorporate powerful, compelling vector graphics for different projects as posters, presentations, brochures, school yearbooks, magazines, and much more. You will be able to save and export them for use in other programs.
Duration  
Teaching Language English
Level  
Diploma Topics
Getting to Know the Work Area
Using Tools
Using Options
Using Palettes
Customizing the Workspace
Files Handling, Saving, and Opening
Understanding File Formats
Drawing Basics
Drawing Simple Lines and Shapes
Transform Objects with the Scale, Shear, Rotate & Reflect Tools
Arranging Objects
Colors & Coloring
Explaining The Color Theory
Selecting Colors
Using and Creating Swatches
Recognizing Difference Between Spot Colors and Process Colors
Tracing Artwork
Using the Gradient Mesh Tool
Applying Transparency
Using Graphic Styles
Drawing Skills
Drawing with the Pencil Tool
Drawing and Editing with the Pen Tool
Erasing Splitting and Joining Paths
Blending Objects
Explaining the Pathfinders Palette
Working with text
Adding Text
Checking the Grammatical Spelling
Formatting Characters and Paragraphs
Creating and Editing Character or Paragraph Styles, Layers & Effects
Creating New Layers
Changing the Stacking Order
Move an Object from One Layer to Another
Selecting Objects with the Layers Palette
Lock and Hide Layers
Explaining Advanced Techniques by Using Layers
Identifying the Difference Between the Effects and Filters
Appling an Effect or Filter
Brushes & Symbols
Exploring the Brush Palette
Using the Paintbrush Tool
Create Different Types of Brushes
Appling Various Brushes Along a Path
Placing a Symbol
Modifying Symbol Instances
Creating Symbols
Creating a Set of Symbol Instances
Using Symbolism Tools
Diploma Objectives
Customize Illustrator workspace
Recognizing the variations of file formats provided by Illustrator and their advantages
Draw and understand the root of drawing in Illustrator
Create a powerful artwork using simple shapes
Accurately place objects in the Illustration window
Convert bitmaps to vector artwork with Live Trace
Color images with Live Trace & Live Paint
Create and manipulate multiple layers to compose objects easily
Add text
Add filters & effects
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