Description:
Want to learn how to create a logo or illustration that can be displayed at any size and never loose quality? Start learning how to use the industry-leading application for creating "vector graphics". By re-creating one of the instructor’s personal illustrations as the basis for learning, this course will bring you, step-by-step, through the basics of Adobe Illustrator.  Bring your own computers to follow along if you wish!

The workshop will cover:
- Layers
- Using the pen tool to draw Bezier-curves.
- Working with paths and strokes
- Using the color palette and gradients
- Combining basic shapes to create new, complex shapes.
- Scaling and rotating
- Transparency
- Clipping paths
- Placing text
- Fun effects like the Symbol Sprayer Tool and Extrude and Bevel effect.
- Saving your files

Presented in Adobe CS5, but most of what is taught will apply to earlier versions of the program.

Presented as a Lecture-Style Workshop:
These are our most affordable training programs, designed to introduce a subject quickly and efficiently. Students can take notes from the instructor's projected computer screen, and/or bring their own computer to follow along. Lecture-style workshops are normally held on weekday evenings from 6 pm – 9 pm and contain a maximum of 30 students (average is 8-20).

Who Should Take This:
Participants should have a good working knowledge of operating a personal computer, either a PC or Mac.

Instructor:
Kevin Menzie runs a local print and web design/development agency called Slice of Lime and uses Adobe Illustrator on a daily basis to create icons, logos, and print pieces. In his free time, Kevin draws cartoons using a pencil, a scanner, and Adobe Illustrator. Samples of his illustration work can be seen on his website: http://www.kevinmenzie.com/illustrations/

BDA Member Cost: $59.00 ($69.00 after Sunday, August 15, 2010)
Non Member Cost: $79.00 ($89.00 after Sunday, August 15, 2010)
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