Adobe® Illustrator ® Certificate
CERTIFICATE OUTLINE
Your certificate consists of a step-by-step process.
Here's how it works: Your course material will be sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. You will need access to a computer to complete this program.
Computer specifications: You will need access to a computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following as minimum specifications: Pentium IV, Centrino, Xeon, Core Duo or better, Windows XP (sp2), or Vista as the operating system with 512 MB RAM minimum (1 GB recommended), 2GB available hard drive space, and DVD ROM drive. You will also need Internet access and an email account.
You will complete the following courses in the order indicated to earn your Adobe Illustrator Certificate:
GRD110 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Graphic Design covers the basic principles, elements, and mediums of design through the concept, skills, and tools involved in developing a design piece through the applications of these concepts to visual and communication processes. This course also covers industry terminology, file types, balance, contrast, direction, economy, emphasis, proportion, rhythm, and unity as it relates to graphic design creations.
- Study Guide – Introduction to Graphic Design
- Lesson – Introduction to Graphic Design
- Lesson – Perception, Dynamic Balance, and Gestalt Principles
- Lesson – Text Type, Layout, Illustration, and Photography in Design; Advertising Design
- Lesson – Color, Production Tools and Procedures, and Web Design
- Textbook – Graphic Design Basics
GRD115 - Graphic Design and Production (Illustrator)
This course places emphasis on the conceptualization of computer illustration techniques using Illustrator and its implementation in page layout. Students complete a series of projects using Adobe Illustrator to develop proficiency in print and web-based applications.
- Study Guide – Graphic Design and Production
- Lesson – Getting Started with Illustrator and Creating Text and Illustrations
- Lesson – Transforming Objects and Working with Layers, Patterns, and Brushes
- Lesson – Filters, Effects, Appearance Attributes, and Graphs
- Lesson – Using Symbols: Preparing for Printing and for the Web
- Graded Project – Graphic Design Production
- Textbook – Adobe Illustrator CS3 Revealed
- Software – Adobe Illustrator CS3
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