An indispensable tool in the designer's toolbox, Illustrator is the industry standard for vector-based image creation.
Learn essential Illustrator techniques for creating logos, drawings,and layouts incorporating raster-based images.

Learn to use symbols, create custom brushes and styles,link and embed external image files and so much more.

Topics include:
* Live trace and live paint
* Using styles and effects
* Brushes and painting
* Using symbols
* The Illustrator workspace
* Creating shapes
* Drawing with the pen tool
* Working with type

Course curriculum:
Getting to know the work area
Viewing the artwork
Using the Illustrator tools and panels
Customizing your workspace
Using Illustrator help
Selecting and aligning
Selection tools and techniques
The options bar and align panel
Creating shapes
Using basic shape tools
Using the pencil tool
Using live trace to create shapes
Tips for drawing polygons, spirals, and stars
Transforming objects
Scaling, reflecting, distorting and shearing objects
Positioning objects precisely
Changing the perspective
Making multiple transformations
Drawing with the pen tool
Creating straight lines and curved paths
Splitting a path
Convert between smooth points and corner points
Editing curves
Color and painting
Color fundamentals
Using the appearance panel for fills and strokes
Building and saving your own custom color
Using Illustrator swatch libraries
Editing with live color
Using patterns
Applying live paint
Working with type
Importing a text file
Threading text
Changing text attributes
Creating and using paragraph and character styles
Wrapping text around a graphic
Creating text on paths and shapes
Working with layers
Creating layers
Moving objects and layers
Locking, viewing, pasting and merging layers
Applying appearance attributes to layers
Creating clipping masks
Blending shapes and colors
Creating a gradient fill
Adjusting the direction of the gradient blend
Adding colors to a gradient
Creating smooth color blends
Working with brushes
Creating and applying brushes
Pattern, scatter, calligraphic and art brushes
Applying effects
Using live effects
Applying appearance attributes and graphic styles
Document startup profiles
Using appearance attributes
Using graphic styles
Working with symbols
Using Illustrator symbol libraries
Creating and editing symbols
Symbols and Flash integration

Two-day class
Students receive a course text, Adobe Illustrator CS3: Classroom in a book, which includes a CD of class files. These resources provide students with a valuable tool for post-training practice, using familiar files and lessons.
2B Studio classes and workshop training is provided by certified
instructor at our location.
We also offer onsite (your premises) and online training, for more information please contact us.

Venue

Date: 12 May 2008 to 13 May 2008
Location: 2B Studio Training premises, Johannesburg
Cost: Please contact us
More info: Please contact us for further information.

Contact: Heather Botha
Company name: 2B Studio
Telephone number: +27 82 344 5509
Email address training@2bstudio.co.za

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