Illustrator CS2

Overview:

This excellent Illustrator CS2 course will teach you how to express your ideas in print and on the web with Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS2. The course has been created by an expert instructor with years of experience, as you can imagine, you will be given an abundance of insider knowledge and tips.

Our learning material is available to students 24/7 anywhere in the world, so it’s extremely convenient. These intensive online courses are open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in the topic! We provide world-class learning led by IAP, so you can be assured that the material is high quality, accurate and up-to-date.

What skills will I gain?s

• Publish your artwork to virtually any medium you desire with Adobe’s cross-media publishing capabilities
• Achieve optimal efficiency by locating commonly used tools in a context-sensitive Control palette
• Learn essential design techniques and ways to improve workflow with other Adobe products

Meet the Instructor:

In 1985, Deke McClelland oversaw the implementation of the first personal computer-based production department in Boulder, Colorado. He later graduated to be artistic director for Publishing Resources, one of the earliest all-PostScript service bureaus in the United States.

These days, Deke is a well-known expert and lecturer on Adobe Photoshop and the larger realm of computer graphics and design. He serves as host to the interactive Video Workshop that ships with Photoshop CS as well as the exhaustive and entertaining Total Training for Adobe Photoshop CS. His other DVD- and CD-based video series include Total Training for Adobe Illustrator CS and Total Training Presents: Photoshop Elements 3 Unleashed and QuarkXPress to Adobe InDesign CS—Making the Switch.

In addition to his videos, Deke is creator of the tutorial One-on-One series, published by Deke Press in association with O’Reilly Media. These full-colour titles include 12 classroom-style lessons with two hours of video tutorials produces by Total Training. Titles include the bestselling Adobe Photoshop CS One-on-One, Adobe InDesign CS One-on-One, and the upcoming Photoshop Elements 3 for Windows One-on-One. Deke’s other books include Photoshop CS Bible, Photoshop CS Bible—Professional Edition, Photoshop CS For Dummies, and Photoshop Elements 3 For Dummies (both Wiley).

In 1989, Deke won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Computer Book. Since then, he has received honours from the Society for Technical Communication (once in 1994 and twice in 1999), the American Society of Business Press Editors (1995 and 2000), the Western Publications Association (1999), and the Computer Press Association (1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, and twice in 2000). In 1999, Book Bytes named Deke it’s Author of the Year. In 2002, he was inducted into the Photoshop Hall of Fame, sponsored by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.

In addition to his other credits, Deke is an Adobe Certified Expert, a member of the PhotoshopWorld Instructor Dream Team, a featured speaker for Geek Cruises’ Mac Mania and Photoshop Fling events, a regular speaker for The InDesign Conference, and a regular contributor to Photoshop User magazine. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Course outline:

Section 01: Discovering Illustrator

• Module 01: Introducing Illustrator
• Module 02: The Bridge (29 min)
• Module 03: Workspace & Navigation
• Module 04: Symetrical Shapes
• Module 05: Fill, Stroke and Color
• Module 06: Transforming Paths
• Module 07: Using the Powerful Pen Tool
• Module 08: Selecting Points and Paths
• Module 09: Pathfinder Operations
• Module 10: Liquify & Envelope
• Module 11: Creating and Formatting Type

Section 02: Treasures from the Object Orient

• Module 01: Gradients & Gradient Mesh
• Module 02: Blends and Masks
• Module 03: Brushing with Vectors
• Module 04: Using Transparency
• Module 05: Pre-Assembly
• Module 06: Dynamic Type Treatments
• Module 07: Live Trace
• Module 08: Live Paint
• Module 09: Using Symbols
• Module 10: 3D Effects
• Module 11: Printing & Exporting
• Module 12: Flash Animation

How will I be assessed?

• You will have one assignment. Pass mark is 65%.
• You will only need to pay £19 for assessment.
• You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days.

What Certification am I going to receive?

Those who successfully pass this course will be awarded a Illustrator CS2 certificate. Anyone eligible for certification will receive a free e-certificate, and printed certificate.

What are requirements?

• You must be 16 or over
• You should have a basic understanding of English, Maths and ICT
• You will need a computer or tablet with internet connection (or access to one)

What careers can I get with this qualification?

With this qualification, you are able to fulfil various roles in a range of industries, such as:

• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Motion Graphic Design
• Motion Design
• Visual Designer
• Animator

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide any software with this course.