Class overview :

Class goals :

Learn to format type.
Learn to apply effects, appearance attributes, and graphic styles
Learn to work with symbols
Learn to combine Illustrator graphics with other CC tools
Learn to produce color separations for printing

Content of Training Illustrator CC / Advanced

Class Outline

1. Formatting type
   1. Paragraph formatting
   2. Formatting imported type
   3. Paragraph and character styles
   4. Editing styles
   5. Advanced techniques with text
   6. Text on a path
   7. Warping text
   8. Text in a shape
   9. Creating outlines
   10. Check spelling
   11. Find and Replace
2. Organizing your Illustrations with Layers
   1. Getting to know the Layers panel
   2. Using layers to organize your illustrations
   3. Using the Layers panel to make selections
   4. Creating new layers and moving items between layers
   5. Paste Remembers Layers
   6. Template Layers
3. Working with Symbols
   1. Cleaning out the symbol library
   2. Creating symbols
   3. Editing symbols
   4. Importing a symbol library
   5. Using the symbolism tools
   6. Editing nested symbols
   7. Replacing symbols
   8. Saving symbol libraries
4. Using Effects and Transparency
   1. Working with the Appearance panel and effects
   2. Applying effects
   3. Editing effects
   4. Using graphic styles
   5. Creating and saving graphic styles
   6. Applying and modifying graphic styles
   7. Working with object transparency
   8. Working with multiple opacity
   9. Working with blending modes
   10. Saving and importing graphic styles
   11. Applying graphic styles to layers and symbols
5. Exporting and Saving Files
   1. Saving using the AI file format
   2. Saving an illustration with layers
   3. Make a template layer
   4. Using the Transform Effect
   5. Duplicating a Stroke
   6. Saving different versions of the logo onto separate layers
   7. Expanding appearance
   8. Save the first version
   9. Using Live Paint
   10. Using the Color Guide panel
   11. Saving the third version
   12. Using Recolor Artwork
   13. Saving a layered PDF
   14. Integration with other applications
   15. Exporting for Photoshop
   16. Integrating with InDesign
   17. Integrating with Flash
   18. Integrating with Premiere and After Effects
   19. Saving as EPS
   20. Save for Web & Devices
   21. Making a Flash animation
   22. Exporting a Flash animation
6. Advanced Blending Techniques
   1. Using the Blend Tool
   2. Applying a gradient
   3. Applying Radial Gradients
   4. Applying gradients using Illustrator’s Gradient Mesh options
   5. Adjusting the Mesh
   6. Revisiting Blend Options
   7. More mesh work
   8. Overlapping images
   9. Applying a gradient mesh using the Mesh tool
   10. Finishing up with the Mesh tool and automatically adding a Highlight
   11. Using the Symbol tools
   12. Creating a symbol
   13. Modifying a Symbol’s appearance