This course builds on the skills and concepts taught in Illustrator CS3: Level 1. Students will learn how to transform objects, adjust typography, convert raster images to vector art, create 3D effects, prepare files for a commercial printer, export artwork for the Web, and other advanced-level skills.

Target Student: Graphic designers or people switching into a design job or taking on design responsibilities. They will have some previous experience with Illustrator.

Prerequisites: Students should have Illustrator CS3 Level 1 or equivalent experience.

Delivery Method: Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Course Content:

Unit 1: Manipulating paths
Topic A: Path commands
Topic B: Masks

Unit 2: Enhancing fills and strokes
Topic A: Multiple fills and strokes
Topic B: Colors
Topic C: Patterns
Topic D: Brushes
Topic E: Symbols

Unit 3: Transforming shapes
Topic A: Transformation tools
Topic B: Envelopes
Topic C: Liquify shapes
Topic D: 3D effects

Unit 4: Filters, effects, and graphic styles
Topic A: Filters
Topic B: Effects
Topic C: Graphic styles

Unit 5: Converting raster images to vector art
Topic A: Trace raster images
Topic B: Live Paint

Unit 6: Printing illustrations
Topic A: Color management
Topic B: Print specifications
Topic C: Color separations

Unit 7: Creating Web files
Topic A: Slices
Topic B: Export Web graphics