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Adobe Illustrator CS6 Training Course
This Adobe Illustrator training course introduces students to the basics of Illustrator. Students will learn the features of Illustrator by creating vector artwork with the many drawing tools and explore the different methods of output for their professional Illustrations.
The next event date for Adobe Illustrator CS6 is July 23, 2013. One seat registration for this event is: $795.00
Adobe Illustrator CS6 Course Outline
This course outline is based on the authorized curriculum for this class. The topics and specific tasks during the training may vary to suit the specific needs of the individual or group of students. Find all future event dates and pricing
Course Length: 2 Days
Adobe Illustrator CS6 Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this class, however it is recommended that you have basic proficiency in the most current version of your preferred operating system. (Windows or Mac)
Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area
Understanding the workspace
Changing the view of artwork
Navigating multiple artboards
Using the Navigator panel
Finding resources for using Illustrator
Lesson 2: Selecting and Aligning
Selecting objects
Aligning objects
Working with groups
Exploring object arrangement
Hiding objects
Applying selection techniques
Lesson 3: Creating and Editing Shapes
Working with artboards
Transforming content
Lesson 4: Transforming Objects
Working with Artboards
Transforming Content
Lesson 5: Drawing with the Pen and Pencil Tools
Creating straight lines
Creating curved paths
Creating the violin illustration
Drawing curves
Editing curves
Drawing with the Pencil tool
Finishing the violin illustration
Lesson 6: Color and Painting
Understanding color
Creating color
Painting with patterns
Working with Live Paint
Lesson 7: Working with Type
Working with type
Formatting type
Creating and applying text styles
Lesson 8: Working with Layers
Creating layers
Locking layers
Viewing layers
Pasting layers
Creating a clipping mask
Merging layers
Locating layers
Applying appearance attributes to layers
Isolating layers
Lesson 9: Working with Perspective Drawing
Understanding the Perspective Grid
Working with the Perspective Grid
Working with symbols in perspective
Releasing content from perspective
Lesson 10: Blending Colors and Shapes
Working with gradients
Adjusting the direction and angle of a gradient fill
Working with blended objects
Lesson 11: Working with Brushes
Working with brushes
Using Calligraphic brushes
Using Art brushes
Using Bristle brushes
Using Pattern brushes
Changing the color attributes of brushes
Working with the Blob Brush tool
Lesson 12: Combining Illustrator Graphics with Other Adobe Applications
Combining artwork
Placing Photoshop files
Masking an image
Sampling colors in placed images
Working with image links
Exporting a layered file to Photoshop
Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, Adobe Muse, Adobe Fireworks, and Adobe Flash