What is Adobe Illustrator?
Adobe Illustrator is a standard illustration software package used in the design professions. It will allow you to create detailed vector
based artwork and text, giving you a powerfu tool to use in the creation of print media and web graphics. Adobe® Illustrator® software is an
essential tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the Web, and in any other medium. With powerful 3D features,
advanced typographical controls, smooth Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) integration, enhanced printing options, and faster performance,
this powerful software helps you explore your creative vision and efficiently publish your artwork anywhere.
Adobe Illustrator is a program primarily used to create what is often called "outline art." Examples of outline art are: a typical company
logo, a technical drawing, or the customized lettering on most commercial products. It is called outline art because you simply draw the
outline of a shape, assign it a fill and the drawing program automatically fills in the shape as a solid. Outline art is also known as a
vector graphic. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard, and countless professional designers from around the world create and edit
graphics using Adobe Illustrator. Solid knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is a must for serious graphics professionals, and is an outright
requirement in many such positions. A useful feature of illustrator's is its "Save for web" option, which allows for image optimization.
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Adobe Illustrator Training Courses
The following Adobe Illustrator training courses are available from Blue Star Learning...
ILCS2-1 - Adobe Illustrator CS2: Level 1
ILCS2-2 - Adobe Illustrator CS2: Level 2
ILCS2FT - Adobe Illustrator CS2: Fast Track
ILCS3-1 - Adobe Illustrator CS3: Basic
ILCS3-2 - Adobe Illustrator CS3: Advanced
ILCS3FT - Adobe Illustrator CS3: Fast Track