{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f1\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f2\fswiss\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f3\fnil\fcharset2 Symbol;}} {\*\generator Msftedit 5.41.15.1507;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs36 Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS5: Level 2\par \fs28 Course Specifications\par \pard\sb100\sa100\fs20 Course number: \b0 084396\line\b Course length: \b0 1.0 day(s)\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Course Description\par \pard\sb100\sa100\fs20 Course Objective: \b0 You will create complex illustrations, manage color across a range of devices, work with graphs and variables, control how illustrations appear on print and the web, and preview them on mobile devices.\line\line\b Target Student: \b0 This course is intended for designers, publishers, prepress 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. They will have some previous experience with Illustrator.\line\line\b Prerequisites: \b0 Before taking this course, you should complete the Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS5: Level 1 Element K course, or have equivalent knowledge. \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 of hard-disk space to install software, and an additional 500 MB of RAM 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 \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Display system to project the instructor's computer screen \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}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}Printer (optional) or an installed printer driver \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Software Requirements\par \pard\sb100\sa100\b0\fs20 Each computer requires the following software:\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li720\sb100\sa100 Microsoft\'ae Windows\'ae XP with Service Pack 2 \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Adobe\'ae Illustrator\'ae CS5 \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Adobe\'ae Flash\'ae Player \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Adobe\'ae Reader\'ae 8.0 \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Adobe\'ae SVG Viewer \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Microsoft\'ae Internet Explorer\'ae \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Course 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 create complex illustrations. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}enhance complex illustrations. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}create a vector version of a raster graphic. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}create special effects. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}work with graphs. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}work with variables. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}prepare documents for composite and commercial printing. \fs24\par \fs20{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}export graphics for the web and mobile devices. \fs24\par \pard\keepn\sb100\sa100\b\fs28 Course Content\par \pard\sb100\sa100\fs20 Lesson 1: Creating Complex Illustrations\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 1A: \b0 Create a Custom Shape Using Simple Shapes \par \b Topic 1B: \b0 Create Perspective Drawings \par \b Topic 1C: \b0 Create Compound Paths \par \b Topic 1D: \b0 Offset Paths \par \b Topic 1E: \b0 Erase Shapes \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 2: Enhancing Complex Illustrations\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 2A: \b0 Organize Objects with Layers \par \b Topic 2B: \b0 Create Symbols \par \b Topic 2C: \b0 Create a Pattern Swatch \par \b Topic 2D: \b0 Create a Mesh \par \b Topic 2E: \b0 Create Custom Brushes \par \b Topic 2F: \b0 Apply Color Using Live Paint \par \b Topic 2G: \b0 Recolor Artwork \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 3: Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 3A: \b0 Trace Artwork \par \b Topic 3B: \b0 Adjust the Results of Tracing \par \b Topic 3C: \b0 Create a Custom Preset \par \b Topic 3D: \b0 Convert a Traced Object to Paths \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 4: Creating Special Effects\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 4A: \b0 Apply Effects \par \b Topic 4B: \b0 Create Masks \par \b Topic 4C: \b0 Simplify Paths \par \b Topic 4D: \b0 Create Blends \par \b Topic 4E: \b0 Share Graphic Styles \par \b Topic 4F: \b0 Create 3D Effects \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 5: Working with Graphs\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 5A: \b0 Create a Graph \par \b Topic 5B: \b0 Format a Graph \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 6: Working with Variables\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 6A: \b0 Create Variables \par \b Topic 6B: \b0 Create Data Sets \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 7: Outputting Documents\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 7A: \b0 Set Up Color Management \par \b Topic 7B: \b0 Preview an Overprint \par \b Topic 7C: \b0 Apply Spot Colors \par \b Topic 7D: \b0 Print a Composite Proof \par \b Topic 7E: \b0 Create Color Separations \par \b Topic 7F: \b0 Create an Adobe PDF File \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Lesson 8: Exporting Graphics for the Web and Mobile Devices\b0\par \pard\li360\sb100\sa100\b Topic 8A: \b0 Convert Colors to Web-Safe Colors \par \b Topic 8B: \b0 Work with Actions \par \b Topic 8C: \b0 Export a File as an SWF File \par \b Topic 8D: \b0 Create Slices \par \b Topic 8E: \b0 Add Interactivity to an SVG File \par \b Topic 8F: \b0 Preview an Illustration for Mobile Devices \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b Appendix A: New Features in Adobe Illustrator CS5\b0 \par \b Appendix B: Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Objectives Mapping\b0\f1\fs24 \par \pard\f2\fs20\par }