{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fswiss\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f3\fnil\fcharset2 Symbol;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\lang1033\b\f0\fs36 Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS4: Level 1\par \f1\fs28 Course Specifications\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Course number: 084039\line Software: Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS4\line Course length: 1.0 day(s)\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Course Description\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS4 is a sophisticated graphics application that helps you create complex and attractive designs with type effects. You can create advertisements and other illustrations with ease using this software. However, creating complex designs can be overwhelming if you are not familiar with the tools and the features in Adobe Illustrator. In this course, you will use Adobe Illustrator CS4 by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to design a layout for your product. \par \b Course Objective: \b0 You will use Adobe Illustrator CS4 to create illustrations that include graphics and text.\line\line\b Target Student: \b0 This course is intended for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals, marketing communications professionals, or people switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities, who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents.\line\line\b Prerequisites: \b0 Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and so on. \par Familiarity with basic design terminology, such as palette, color mode, shapes, text, and paths, is highly recommended. \par \line\b Delivery Method: \b0 Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.\line\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Hardware Requirements\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li720\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Intel\'ae Pentium\'ae 4, Intel\'ae Centrino\'ae, Intel\'ae Xeon\'ae, or Intel\'ae Core\'99 Duo (or compatible) processor \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}1.8 GB hard-disk space to install software, and an additional 500 MB to run the course. Color monitor with 16-bit or greater video card; 24-bit color recommended \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}1024 x 768 monitor resolution or higher CD-ROM drive \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}A display system to project the instructor's computer screen \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}An active Internet connection with Internet Explorer version 3.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator version 3.0 or later \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}CD-ROM drive \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}A printer (optional) or an installed printer driver \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Platform Requirements\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li720\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Microsoft\'ae Windows\'ae XP with Service Pack 2 \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Software Requirements\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li720\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Microsoft\'ae Windows\'ae XP with Service Pack 2 \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS4 \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Adobe\'ae Flash\'ae Player \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Microsoft\'ae Internet Explorer\'ae \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Performance-Based Objectives\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: \par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li720\sb100\sa100 get acquainted with the Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS4 application. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}create shapes in a document. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}create custom paths. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}enter text in an Illustrator document. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}enhance documents. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}proof documents to make them more accurate. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}save images for web and print. \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Course Content\par \pard\sb100\sa100\fs20 Lesson 1: Getting Acquainted with Adobe Illustrator CS4\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 1A: Explore the Interface \par Topic 1B: Explore the Navigation Tools \par Topic 1C: Customize the Interface \par Topic 1D: Use Illustrator Help \par Topic 1E: Differentiate Between Raster and Vector Graphics \par Topic 1F: Explore the Adobe Bridge Workspace\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 2: Creating Shapes in a Document\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 2A: Create a Document \par Topic 2B: Draw Basic Shapes \par Topic 2C: Save a Document\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 3: Creating Custom Paths\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 3A: Draw Paths \par Topic 3B: Modify Paths\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 4: Working with Text\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 4A: Insert Text \par Topic 4B: Flow Text on a Path \par Topic 4C: Import Body Text \par Topic 4D: Format Text with Styles \par Topic 4E: Thread Text \par Topic 4F: Apply Hyphenation \par Topic 4G: Insert Typographic Characters\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 5: Enhancing Documents\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 5A: Format Objects \par Topic 5B: Apply Gradients \par Topic 5C: Apply an Envelope to Text \par Topic 5D: Manipulate Objects \par Topic 5E: Import a Graphic \par Topic 5F: Apply Graphic Styles\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 6: Proofing a Document\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 6A: Wrap Text \par Topic 6B: Find and Replace Text \par Topic 6C: Fix Spelling Errors\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 7: Saving Images for Web and Print\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 7A: Export Images for Print \par Topic 7B: Export Images for the Web \par Topic 7C: Save Images as PDFs\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Appendix A: Organizing Assets Using Adobe\'ae Bridge\b0 \par \b Supplemental Lesson: Work with Adobe Bridge\b0 \par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100 Topic 1A: Work with Adobe Bridge \par Topic 1B: Append Metadata and Keywords to Assets\line\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Appendix B: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Objectives Mapping\b0\line\par \b Appendix C: New Features in Adobe Illustrator CS4\b0\line\par \pard\f2\par }