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Training Course Summary:

In this course, students start by drawing and manipulating simple shapes to create logos. In addition, students will combine text and graphics to create advertisements.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: - Create a logo using simple shapes - Create logos using custom paths - Create a logo with type effects - Create an advertisement that combines text and imported graphics - Add body type to a document

Pre-Requisites:

A basic understanding of the computer operating system you are using is recommended.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Lesson 1: Creating Logos Using Simple Shapes

Choose New Document Settings
Draw Basic Shapes with the Shape Tools
Draw Paths with the Pencil Tool
Format an Objects Fill and Stroke
Manipulate Shapes
Group Objects
Add and Format Type
Export a Logo


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Lesson 2: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths

Draw Paths with the Pen Tool
Draw Paths with Corner Points
Continue Paths Using the Pen and Pencil Tools
Apply Spot Colors
Modify Shapes to Make New Shapes
Duplicate Objects
Apply Graphic Styles



Lesson 3: Create a Logo with Type Special Effects

Apply Gradients to Type
Type on a Path
Apply an Envelope to Type



Lesson 4: Creating an Advertisement

Import a Graphic
Aligning and Distributing Objects
Wrap Text



Lesson 5: Adding Body Type

Place and Position Body Type
Format Type with Styles
Fix Spelling Errors
Insert Typographic Characters