MU Software Training

Adobe Illustrator CS3

Adobe Illustrator CS3 is a vector-based drawing program, enabling the user to create graphics for print or electronic media.

We recommend that participants take the Adobe Illustrator CS3 courses in the following order: Illustrator 1: Shapes & Paths first and Illustrator 2: Layers, Text & Colors second. Following the second course, the Transformations and Filters, Effects & Exporting classes can be taken in any order.

Illustrator CS3 1: Shapes & Paths

Recommended Prerequisite: General knowledge of the Windows or Macintosh operating environment

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Navigate the Illustrator Environment
• Create Simple Illustrations
• Apply Basic Colors
• Draw, Select and Edit Paths

0.3 CEU's available for this course for an additional $25.

Illustrator CS3 2: Layers, Text & Colors

Recommended Prerequisite: Illustrator CS3 1: Shapes & Paths

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Manipulate Layers
• Insert Text
• Adjust Type
• Apply Fills and Gradients

0.3 CEU's available for this course for an additional $25.

Illustrator CS3: Transformations

Recommended Prerequisite: Illustrator CS3 2: Layers, Text & Colors

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Manipulate Paths
• Enhance Fills and Strokes
• Transform Shapes

Illustrator CS3: Filters, Effects & Exporting

Recommended Prerequisite: Illustrator CS3 2: Layers, Text & Colors

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Apply Filters and Effects
• Convert Raster Images to Vector Art
• Print Illustrations
• Create Web Files