Illustrator's vector-based, small graphic format makes it a must for print and Web graphics. This hands-on course introduces the essential features and tools of Adobe Illustrator. Students develop basic competency in the use of this complex software, with emphasis on the Pen tool. Other topics include using the Pen tool to draw curved, corner and cusp points; using templates; selection techniques; layers; color swatches; transformation tools; moving dialog boxes; painting objects; gradients and blends; gradient Mesh tool; transparency; type basics: point, area, path; patterns and brushes; and compound paths, masks.
Working familiarity with the Macintosh and/or Windows operating system including the fundamentals of file management and navigation.
