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Illustrator CS4 Advanced
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Advanced Provider : Pam Weaver 10 chapters · 31 Lessons · 3h 39m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
In this course, students use the computer to create and organize text and vector graphic images for personal and commercial output. Students will produce and manipulate vector graphic images through the software program Adobe Illustrator CS4. Students will generate effective typography, utilize a variety of color palettes and libraries, develop unique brushes and patterns, apply transparency and other special effects, transform objects and manipulate perspective, utilize blends and gradients to produce airbrush effects, make use of pathfinder tools, understand CMYK and RGB, and import and export different graphic file formats.
What You'll Learn
- Produce and manipulate vector graphic images using Adobe Illustrator CS4
- Create complex designs from simple shapes and generate effective typography
- Apply color management, Live Color, color palettes, and color libraries
- Develop unique brushes and patterns and create art with the Symbols Sprayer tool
- Use Live Trace, Live Paint, the Mesh tool, and blends and gradients to produce airbrush effects
- Build layouts combining graphics and type, and import and export different graphic file formats
Key Takeaways
- Students use the computer to create and organize text and vector graphic images for personal and commercial output.
- The course covers transparency and other special effects, transforming objects, and manipulating perspective.
- Learners make use of pathfinder tools and learn to understand CMYK and RGB color modes.
- The course explains the differences between symbols and pattern swatches and how to handle Bridge and place images.
- Lessons include creating lifelike images with the Mesh tool and making graphs stand out with the Graph tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What software does this course teach?
This course teaches Adobe Illustrator CS4, used to produce and manipulate vector graphic images for personal and commercial output.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will gain skills in Adobe Illustrator, graphic arts, vector graphics, and working with a vector graphics editor.
What color topics does the course cover?
The course covers using a variety of color palettes and libraries, color management and Live Color, and understanding CMYK and RGB.
Does the course cover working with images and file formats?
Yes. It covers handling Bridge and placing images, managing your image library, and importing and exporting different graphic file formats.
What tools and techniques are taught in this course?
It teaches Live Trace, the Brush tool, the Symbols Sprayer tool, Live Paint tools, the Mesh tool, the Graph tool, pathfinder tools, blends, and gradients.
