Courseware for Illustrator

This course provides a hands-on experience working inside Illustrator, that will show competency at an industry associate-level and is college and career ready. You will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Illustrator and complete tasks independently.

MSi Adobe Courseware Introduction:

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Designed to help you get certified

MSi’s courseware prepares you for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam. The exam is a 50 minute exam that can be administered remotely by MSi or through a local testing center. When employers see Adobe Certified Professional badges in a portfolio, they know the candidate’s design sense is backed by technical know-how, problem-solving skills, and the drive to work smarter.

Includes

Includes the following features

  • Learn Inside the Application!

    You heard that right. Our innovative In-App Functionality allows students to learn directly within the actual program. MSi courses provide comprehensive step-by-step written and animated instructions to guide them along. What better way to learn than by doing? This is not a tedious video lecture course. Students won’t be watching along as someone else uses the software. MSi allows them to drive in the actual software. We believe this is a more engaging and effective way to learn.

  • E-textbook

    Each course includes a complete e-textbook. The topics are chunked and embedded. Ideal for informing discussions or assigning homework.

  • Read-Along

    Listen - a read-along feature designed to support auditory learners is available in every course. This feature is available at the top of every topic page. Simply click on the "play" icon and start listening.

  • Comprehensive Grade Book

    Save valuable time by eliminating the need to create additional lessons. All MSi courses generate grades automatically from students as they complete knowledge checks, practice activities, quizzes, and projects. These grades are automatically entered into the MSi LMS (Learning Management System). You can easily import these grades into your district's grade book.

  • Assessments to Track Progress

    Easily measure your students learning gains and identify any knowledge gaps. At the beginning of every chapter, there is a pre-assessment. Once students have completed the chapter there will be a post-assessment. You’ll see these scores immediately so you can proceed accordingly.

  • Focus Mode

    To make it easier to concentrate, MSi offers a Focus Mode. This tool removes elements on the page that can be distracting. We’ve found this feature to be very helpful, particularly for visual learners.

  • Animated Instructions

    Each course includes animated instructions allowing students to see each step of a lesson as they are working - a helpful reference tool.

  • Course Completion Badge

    Share accomplishments! Upon completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a course completion badge that is designed to be displayed on LinkedIn and other social media channels.

  • Course Completion Certificate

    Showcase success! After completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a printable course completion certificate.

Course Content

  • Chapter 1: Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 1: PreAssessment
  • Topic 1.1.a: Identifying the Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs for Preparing Images
  • 1.1.a: Knowledge Check
  • 1.1.a: Quiz
  • Topic 1.2.a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Techniques for Communicating About Design Plans with Peers and Client
  • 1.2.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 1.2.b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Basic Project Management Concepts
  • 1.2.b: Knowledge Check
  • 1.2: Quiz
  • Topic 1.3.a: Identifying Legal and Ethical Considerations for Using Third-party Content, such as Copyright, Permissions, and Licensing
  • 1.3.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 1.3.b: Identifying when and how to Obtain Permission to use Images of People and Locations
  • 1.3.b: Knowledge Check
  • 1.3: Quiz
  • Topic 1.4.a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Digital Image Terminology
  • 1.4.a: Reading Comprehension
  • 1.4.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 1.4.b: Demonstrating Knowledge of how Color is Created in Digital Images
  • 1.4.b: Knowledge Check
  • 1.4: Quiz
  • Topic 1.5.a: Communicating Visually Using the Elements and Principles of Design and Common Design Techniques
  • 1.5.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 1.5.b: Identifying and Using Common Typographic Adjustments
  • 1.5.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 1.5.c: Demonstrating Knowledge of Common Photographic and Cinematic Composition Terms and Principles
  • 1.5.c: Reading Comprehension
  • 1.5.c: Knowledge Check
  • 1.5: Quiz
  • Project 1
  • Chapter 1: PostAssessment
  • Chapter 2: Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 2: PreAssessment
  • Topic 2.1.a: Document Settings for Printed and Onscreen Images
  • Topic 2.1.b: Creating Document Presets to Reuse for Specific Project Needs
  • 2.1: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.2.a: The Illustrator Interface
  • 2.2.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.2.b: Organizing and Customizing the Workspace
  • 2.2.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.2.c: Configuring Application Preferences
  • 2.2.c: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.3.a: Navigating a Document
  • 2.3.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.3.b: Using Rulers
  • 2.3.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.3.c: Using Guides and Grids
  • 2.3.c: Knowledge Check
  • 2.3.c: Knowledge Check 2
  • Practice 2.3.c: Create Guides from Objects
  • Quiz 2.3.c: Create Guides from Objects
  • Topic 2.3.d: Using Views and Modes to work Efficiently with Vector Graphics
  • 2.3.d: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.4.a: Opening and Importing Images
  • 2.4.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.4.b: Placing Assets in an Illustrator Document
  • 2.4.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.5.a: Setting the Active fill and Stroke Colors
  • 2.5.a: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 2.5.a: Work with Swatches
  • Quiz 2.5.a: Work with Swatches
  • Topic 2.5.b: Creating and Customizing Gradients
  • 2.5.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.5.c: Creating, Managing, and Editing Swatches and Swatch Libraries
  • 2.5.c: Knowledge Check
  • 2.5.c: Knowledge Check 2
  • Topic 2.5.d: Using the Color Guide Panel to Select Coordinated Colors
  • 2.5.d: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.6.a: Opening and browsing included libraries
  • 2.6.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 2.6.b: Creating and Editing Brushes, Symbols, Styles, and Patterns
  • 2.6.b: Knowledge Check
  • Project 2
  • Chapter 2: PostAssessment
  • Chapter 3: Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 3: PreAssessment
  • Topic 3.1.a: Using the Layers Panel to Modify Layers
  • 3.1.a Knowledge Check
  • Practice 3.1.a: Work with Organizing Layers
  • Quiz 3.1.a: Work with Organizing Layers
  • Topic 3.1.b: Managing Layers in a Complex Project
  • 3.1.b Knowledge Check
  • Topic 3.1.c: Working with Multiple Layers
  • 3.1.c: Knowledge Check
  • 3.1.ci: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 3.1.c: Work with Organizing Elements into Groups
  • Quiz 3.1.c: Work with Organizing Elements into Groups
  • Topic 3.2.a: Adjusting Layer Opacity
  • 3.2.a: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 3.2.a: Work with Opacity Options
  • Quiz 3.2.a: Work with Opacity Options
  • Topic 3.2.b: Creating, Applying, and Manipulating Clipping Masks
  • 3.2.b: Knowledge Check
  • Project 3
  • Chapter 3: PostAssessment
  • Chapter 4: Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 4: PreAssessment
  • Topic 4.1.a: Creating Images using a Variety of Tools
  • 4.1.a: Knowledge Check
  • 4.1.a: Knowledge Check 2
  • Practice 4.1.a: Work with Shape Objects
  • Quiz 4.1.a: Work with Shape Objects
  • Topic 4.1.b: Modifying and Editing Vector Images using a Variety of Vector Tools
  • 4.1.b: Knowledge Check
  • 4.1.b: Knowledge Check 2
  • Practice 4.1.b: Work with Anchor Point Elements
  • Quiz 4.1.b: Work with Anchor Point Elements
  • Topic 4.2.a: Using Type Tools to Add Typography to a Design
  • 4.2.a: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.2.a: Work with the Type on a Path Tool
  • Quiz 4.2.a: Work with the Type on a Path Tool
  • Topic 4.2.b: Using Appropriate Character Settings in a Design
  • 4.2.b: Knowledge Check
  • 4.2.b: Knowledge Check 2
  • Topic 4.2.c: Adjusting Paragraph Settings in a Design
  • 4.2.c: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.2.c: Work with Typography Settings
  • Quiz 4.2.c: Work with Typography Settings
  • Topic 4.2.d: Converting Text to Graphics
  • 4.2.d: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.2.e: Managing Text Flow Across Multiple Text Areas
  • 4.2.e: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.2.e: Work with Managing Text Elements
  • Quiz 4.2.e: Work with Managing text Elements
  • Topic 4.3.a: Selecting Objects using a Variety of Tools
  • 4.3.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.3.b: Modifying and Refining Selections using Various Methods
  • 4.3.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.3.c: Grouping or Ungrouping Selections
  • 4.3.c: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.4.a: Modifying Artboards
  • 4.4.a: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.4.a: Work with Managing Artboards
  • Quiz 4.4.a: Work with Managing Artboards
  • Topic 4.4.b: Rotating, Flipping, and Transforming Individual Layers, Objects, Selections, Groups, or Graphical Elements
  • 4.4.b: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.4.b: Work with Transforming Elements
  • Quiz 4.4.b: Work with Transforming Elements
  • Topic 4.5.a: Applying Basic Auto-Correction Methods and Tools
  • 4.5.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.5.b: Repairing and Reconstructing Images
  • 4.5.b: Reading Comprehension
  • 4.5.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.5.c: Evaluating and Adjusting the Appearance of Objects, Selections, or Layers
  • 4.5.c: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 4.5.d: Using Image Trace to Create Vectors from Bitmap Graphics
  • 4.5.d: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.5.d: Work with the Image Trace Panel
  • Quiz 4.5.d: Work with the Image Trace Panel
  • Topic 4.6.a: Using Effects to Modify Elements
  • 4.6.a: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.6.a: Add Effects to Elements
  • Quiz 4.6.a: Add Effects to Elements
  • Topic 4.6.b: Creating, Editing, and Saving Graphic Styles
  • 4.6.b: Knowledge Check
  • Practice 4.6.b: Create a Graphic Style
  • Quiz 4.6.b: Create a Graphic Style
  • Topic 4.6.c: Expanding the Appearance of Objects
  • 4.6.c: Knowledge Check
  • Project 4
  • Chapter 4: PostAssessment
  • Chapter 5: Learning Objectives
  • Chapter 5: PreAssessment
  • Topic 5.1.a: Checking Document for Errors and Project Specifications
  • 5.1.a: Knowledge Check
  • 5.1.a: Knowledge Check 2
  • Practice 5.1.a: Prepare a Document for Delivery
  • Quiz 5.1.a: Prepare a Document for Delivery
  • Topic 5.2.a: Saving in the Native File Format for Illustrator
  • 5.2.a: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 5.2.b: Save in Appropriate Image Formats for Print or Screen
  • 5.2.b: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 5.2.c: Exporting Project Elements
  • 5.2.c: Knowledge Check
  • Topic 5.2.d: Packaging an Illustrator Project
  • 5.2.d: Knowledge Check
  • Project 5
  • Chapter 5: PostAssessment

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