Grc 26 Macromedia Freehand
Macromedia Freehand drawing program for Internet and desktop publishing. Showcase and comparison of other vector image programs and hands-on project work. Creating graphics for commercial publishing.

1. Introduction, Policies, Procedures
2. Computer Terminology
    A. Bitmapped vs. vector image programs
    B. Bezier curve points
    C. Working with paths, strokes, and fills
3. Draw Programs
    A. Common features
    B. Product comparisons
    C. Analyzing/interpreting art work into basic shapes
4. Toolbox orientation/keyboard shortcuts
5. Manipulating basic shapes
    A. Path characteristics
    B. Point characteristics
    C. Drawing by dragging
    D. Drawing by placing points
    E. Handle manipulation
    F. Path manipulation
    G. Combining objects
    H. Drawing basic shapes
    I. Fill/Stroke attributes
    J. Group, clone, arrange objects
    K. Text on a path
    L. Paste Inside
    M. Transparency fill, lens
    N. Punch
    O. Transformations
6. Functions for increasing productivity
    A. Editing
    B. Layers
    C. Cloning
    D. Automating
7. Import/export files - file formats
8I. Color
    A. Color models
    B. Spot and process
    C. Reflected vs. transmitted light
9. Trapping

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