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Creative Suite 2 (CS2) Boot Camp Level 1

ACS2B-1      Course duration (days): 5
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About this class

You will use Photoshop CS2 tools for painting, retouching, and enhancing images. In addition, you will work with layers and layer selections.

You will utilise Adobe InDesign CS2 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents.

You will use Illustrator to create illustrations, such as logos and advertisements that include type and graphics.

Who will the lesson benefit?

Designers, pre-press professionals, production managers, Web designers and anyone who wishes to master the Creative Suite should attend this class. Special attention is paid to keyboard shortcuts, automating workflow and special effects techniques.

Prerequisistes

Basic PC skills are necessary to complete this course. These skills include: a basic understanding of a computer's operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

Contents of this class

Lesson 1: Exploring Photoshop

  • Topic 1A: Explore the Photoshop Environment
  • Topic 1B: Customize the Photoshop Workspace with Presets
  • Topic 1C: Customize Menus
  • Topic 1D: Explore Adobe Bridge
  • Topic 1E: Work with Photoshop File Properties

Lesson 2: Painting and Retouching Images

  • Topic 2A: Paint an Object
  • Topic 2B: Retouch an Image
  • Topic 2C: Create a Gradient
  • Topic 2D: Create a Pattern
  • Topic 2E: Create a Vector Object
  • Topic 2F: Apply Metadata and Keywords
  • Topic 2G: Output to Print

Lesson 3: Enhancing an Image

  • Topic 3A: Adjust the Tonal Range of an Image
  • Topic 3B: Use the Exposure Dialog Box
  • Topic 3C: Work with Filters

Lesson 4: Working with Layers and Selections

  • Topic 4A: Create and Use Layers
  • Topic 4B: Create and Use Smart Objects
  • Topic 4C: Create Layer Styles
  • Topic 4D: Work with Multiple Layers
  • Topic 4E: Create and Modify Selection

Lesson 5: Managing the InDesign Environment

  • Topic 1A: Introduction to InDesign
  • Topic 1B: Customize Your Workspace
  • Topic 1C: Set General Preferences
  • Topic 1D: Manage Document Presets

Lesson 6: Designing Documents

  • Topic 2A: Create a New Document
  • Topic 2B: Alter a Document's Layout
  • Topic 2C: Create the Structure of a Document
  • Topic 2D: Develop Master Pages
  • Topic 2E: Manage Text and Graphic Placement
  • Topic 2F: Develop Layers

Lesson 7: Managing Text

  • Topic 3A: Add Text
  • Topic 3B: Edit Text
  • Topic 3C: Spell Check Text
  • Topic 3D: Thread Text
  • Topic 3E: Change Text Threads
  • Topic 3F: Format Characters
  • Topic 3G: Format Paragraphs
  • Topic 3H: Manage Styles

Lesson 8: Utilizing Colors, Swatches, and Gradients

  • Topic 4A: Utilize Color
  • Topic 4B: Utilize Swatches
  • Topic 4C: Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes

Lesson 9: Managing Transparency

  • Topic 5A: Apply Transparency
  • Topic 5B: Apply Transparency Flattener Presets

Lesson 10: Utilizing Tables

  • Topic 6A: Create a Table
  • Topic 6B: Modify a Table
  • Topic 6C: Format a Table

Lesson 11: Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider

  • Topic 7A: Check Documents for Problems
  • Topic 7B: Print a Document
  • Topic 7C: Package Files
  • Topic 7D: Preview Output

Lesson 12: Creating Acrobat PDF Files

  • Topic 8A: Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
  • Topic 8B: Manage PDF Presets
  • Topic 8C: Export PDF Files for Printing

Lesson 13: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes

  • Topic 1A: Choose New Document Settings
  • Topic 1B: Create a Custom Workspace
  • Topic 1C: Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
  • Topic 1D: Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool

Lesson 14: Enhancing Logos

  • Topic 2A: Format Objects
  • Topic 2B: Manipulate Objects
  • Topic 2C: Insert Type

Lesson 15: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths

  • Topic 3A: Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
  • Topic 3B: Modify Existing Shapes to Create New Shapes
  • Topic 3C: Duplicate Objects
  • Topic 3D: Apply Graphic Styles

Lesson 16: Creating a Logo with Type Special Effects

  • Topic 4A: Apply Gradients to Type
  • Topic 4B: Create Type on a Path
  • Topic 4C: Apply an Envelope to Type

Lesson 17: Creating an Advertisement

  • Topic 5A: Import a Graphic
  • Topic 5B: Align Objects
  • Topic 5C: Apply Spot Colors
  • Topic 5D: Wrap Text
  • Topic 5E: Export a File

Lesson 18: Manipulating Body Type

  • Topic 6A: Import Body Type
  • Topic 6B: Format Type with Styles
  • Topic 6C: Fix Spelling Errors
  • Topic 6D: Find and Replace Text
  • Topic 6E: Insert Typographic Characters

Lesson 19: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge

  • Topic 7A: Explore the Adobe Bridge Environment
  • Topic 7B: Apply Metadata and Keywords to Assets in Adobe Bridge