Illustrator 8.0

Beginning Level

Module 1: Illustrator Basics.

Navigate in Illustrator

Explore the Work Area

Work with Views

Display Multiple Views

Work with Palettes

Get Help

Module 2: Work with Tools.

Create Basic Shapes

Use the Selection Tools

Create Geometric Shapes

Create Freeform Shapes

Use Art Brushes

Use the Type Tool

Use the Eyedropper and Paint Bucket Tools

Module 3: Create Paths.

Use the Pen Tool

Edit a Path

Use the 1/3 Rule

Use the Stride Rule

Use the Bump Rule

Use the Tangent Rule

Use the Direction Rule

Draw with the Pen Tool

Module 4: Transformation Tools.

Use the Scissors Tool

Use the Blend Tool

Use the Rotate Tool

Use the Scale Tool

Use the Shear Tool

Use the Reflect Tool

Use the Free Transform Tool.

Intermediate

Module 5: Layers and Masks.

Work with Layers

Create and Delete Layers

Use a Template Layer

Create a Layered Image

Create an Object Mask

Select and Modify Masks

Release Mask Effects

Module 6: Work with Type.

Apply Type Attributes

Link Type Containers

Create Rows and Columns

Enter Type Along a Path

Check Spelling

Module 7: Work with Color.

Use the Color Palette

Use the Swatches Palette

Create Pattern Fills

Create Gradient Fills

Create a Gradient Mesh

Module 8: Work with Graphs.

Enter Graph Data

Edit Graph Data

Select a Graph Format

Change Graph Colors

Change Graph Options

Change a Graph Format

Create a Graph Design

Apply a Graph Design

Advanced

Module 9:Modify Paths

Split Paths

Cut Objects

Create a Compound Path

Reverse a Path

Use the Pathfinder Palette

Use the Brushes Palette

Create a Pattern Brush

Modify a Brushed Path

Module 10: Advanced Drawing Techniques.

Create an Isometric Cylinder

Create an Isometric Box

Create a Cast Shadow

Create a Drop Shadow

Create a Beveled Edge

Module 11: Work with Actions.

Use the Actions Palette

Play an Action

Edit an Action

Create and Record an Action

Select and Record Paths

Insert a Menu Item

Organize Actions

Module 12:Create Special Effects.

Create an Embossed Effect

Create Perspective

Convert Artwork to Bitmap

Apply Filters

Apply a Photo Crosshatch Effect

Scheduled Classes