PS Training Ltd

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Course Booking and enquiries: 01352 810443
enquiries@pstraining.co.uk

Prerequisites:
Attendees should have attended, or have knowledge equivalent to the Introductory Level course.

Duration:
This course is a one day course.

Adjusting Typography

• Creating and editing text
• Formatting type to include typeface, type size, type style, leading and kerning
• Creating, editing and formatting text on a path
• Creating and manipulating outline type
• Using the type area tool
• Flow type

Working with Fills and Colours

• Swatch libraries
• Using the gradient tool
• Adding transparency to a gradient (CS4 only)
• Exploring the gradient palette
• Creating, editing and customising pattern fills
• Exploring the stroke options
• Copying colour attributes to different objects
• Using the eyedropper tool
• Using the paint bucket tool
• Creating blends
• Creating a smooth colour blend
• Specifying steps for a blend path
• Specifying document colour modes

Images

• Importing images
• Linking and embedding images

Selection

• Correct usage of the selection and direct selection tools
• Locking and unlocking objects
• Using the align palette

Saving and printing

• Saving Illustrator files
• Printing files