Illustrator CS3 (Advanced)

Description:

Illustrator CS3: Advanced, ACE Edition, is the second of two Illustrator courses. In it, students learn more advanced manipulation of paths and masks, and how to enhance fills and strokes. They learn how to use transformation tools, envelopes, filters, effects, and graphic styles. Students learn how to convert raster images to vector art, and how to manage color settings, color separations, and print specifications. Finally, students learn how to create and manipulate slices, and how to optimize and export images for the Web. 

Outline:

• Unit 1: Manipulating paths
  • Topic A: Path commands
  • Topic B: Masks 

• Unit 2: Enhancing fills and strokes
  • Topic A: Multiple fills and strokes
  • Topic B: Working with color
  • Topic C: Patterns
  • Topic D: Brushes
  • Topic E: Symbols 

• Unit 3: Transforming shapes
  • Topic A: Transformation tools
  • Topic B: Envelopes
  • Topic C: Liquify shapes
  • Topic D: 3D effects 

• Unit 4: Filters, effects, and graphic styles
  • Topic A: Filters
  • Topic B: Effects
  • Topic C: Graphic styles 

• Unit 5: Converting raster images to vector art
  • Topic A: Trace raster images
  • Topic B: Color artwork by using Live Paint 

• Unit 6: Outputting illustrations
  • Topic A: Color management
  • Topic B: Print specifications
  • Topic C: Color separations 

• Unit 7: Creating Web files
  • Topic A: Slices
  • Topic B: Export Web graphics 

• Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
  • Topic A: ACE exam objectives

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Please note that the material taught at some locations may differ slightly from the outline shown above. Please contact your local ExecuTrain office if you have any questions about specific course content.