Unit 1: Manipulating paths Topic A: Path commands A-1: Cutting a hole in a shape A-2: Outlining the stroke of a path A-3: Offsetting a path A-4: Using Pathfinder commands A-5: Using the Eraser tool A-6: Aligning and distributing path points Topic B: Masks B-1: Creating a clipping mask B-2: Creating an opacity mask
Unit 2: Enhancing fills and strokes Topic A: Multiple fills and strokes A-1: Creating multiple strokes Topic B: Colors B-1: Applying a spot color to a grayscale image B-2: Creating a gradient mesh B-3: Adjusting colors B-4: Converting artwork to spot colors Topic C: Patterns C-1: Creating a pattern swatch C-2: Applying patterns C-3: Creating a seamless pattern C-4: Transforming a pattern Topic D: Brushes D-1: Using the Brushes panel D-2: Creating a pattern brush D-3: Adjusting properties for an applied brush pattern D-4: Using the Blob Brush tool Topic E: Symbols E-1: Using symbols
Unit 3: Transforming shapes Topic A: Using transformation tools A-1: Shearing shapes A-2: Reflecting shapes A-3: Rotating shapes precisely A-4: Using the Free Transform tool A-5: Blending shapes A-6: Using the Transform Each command Topic B: Using envelopes B-1: Creating an envelope B-2: Editing an envelope Topic C: Liquifying shapes C-1: Using the Liquify tools Topic D: Applying 3D effects D-1: Revolving shapes D-2: Mapping artwork to surfaces D-3: Recording and playing an action
Unit 4: Effects and graphic styles Topic B: Effects B-1: Applying an effect to a vector object B-1: Applying an effect to a raster image B-1: Applying distortion effects B-2: Creating drop shadows B-3: Using the effect gallery B-4: Editing an effect Topic C: Graphic styles C-1: Using graphic styles
Unit 5: Converting raster images to vector art Topic A: Tracing raster images A-1: Autotracing a color raster image A-2: Autotracing line art Topic B: Using Live Paint B-1: Using Live Paint to paint vector art B-2: Selecting items in a Live Paint group
Unit 6: Printing illustrations Topic A: Color management A-1: Setting up color management A-2: (Optional) Synchronizing Creative Suite color settings Topic B: Print specifications B-2: Printing a composite proof Topic C: Color separations C-1: Printing color separations
Unit 7: Web files and graphs Topic A: Slices A-1: Viewing artwork in Pixel Preview A-2: Creating slices A-3: Manipulating slices A-4: Naming slices A-5: Creating a hyperlink Topic B: Web graphics B-1: Optimizing slices B-2: Exporting artwork as a Web page B-3: Previewing a Web page B-4: Outputting artwork as a SWF file