Adobe Illustrator

Introduction to Computer Graphics Using Illustrator
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.) Learn the capabilities of the Adobe Illustrator graphics program as you create your own artwork. Topics include using tools and menus and creating special typographical effects. Learn how to scale, stretch, and rotate type and objects. Other topics include grouping, locking, layering, creating Bezier paths, using the transformation tools, and working with Live Paint and Live Trace. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0509 Mon., Nov. 9West CountyDick Koerper
G0742 Fri., Jan. 22West CountyDick Koerper
Intermediate Applications of Illustrator
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Computer Graphics Using Illustrator or equivalent experience.) This course concentrates on more advanced drawing techniques, such as developing a precise way to draw by identifying and altering path points and working with Bezier curves. Learn to blend shapes and paths, create and apply patterns, and make object masks. Topics include importing images and using the image filters to enhance bitmap images. Additional topics include creating and importing custom colors, making compound paths, and applying special type effects. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0510 Tues., Nov. 10West CountyDick Koerper
G0743 Thurs., Jan. 28West CountyDick Koerper
Advanced Applications of Illustrator
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Applications of Illustrator or equivalent experience. You should be familiar with all the drawing and transformation tools, as well as layering, masking, and compound paths.) This course presents advanced techniques using Illustrator, as you plan, design, and execute one project throughout the day. Topics include making curved gradations of color, masking type with a Photoshop file, creating interlocked stroked objects, and creating faded lines. Other topics include constructing grids, 3-D objects, and transparent shadows. Learn to use filters and brushes on paths and shapes, import Photoshop layer comps, and optimize graphics for the Web. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0511 Wed., Nov. 11West CountyDick Koerper
G0844 Thurs., Feb. 4West CountyDick Koerper