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Adobe Illustrator CC Level 1
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Adobe Illustrator CC Level 1 Introduction
Welcome to Adobe Illustrator CC Level 1, an engaging course designed to introduce beginners to the art of vector drawing. This course is perfect for those starting their journey in graphic design, focusing on creating artwork for print, web, and multimedia platforms.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of shaping, logo design, and text-graphic integration, equipping you with the core skills for vector graphics creation.
Our approach combines practical techniques with creative exploration, allowing you to master Illustrator’s tools and features efficiently.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid grasp of vector graphic principles, ready to produce professional and visually captivating designs.
Whether for professional development or personal projects, this course lays the groundwork for your proficiency in digital graphic design with Adobe Illustrator.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Navigate Adobe Illustrator CC with ease.
- Master Adobe Illustrator CC tools, panels, and commands.
- Create and edit various shapes using Adobe Illustrator CC.
- Transform objects using Adobe Illustrator CC’s advanced features.
- Draw and edit paths effectively with Adobe Illustrator CC’s Pen and Pencil tools.
- Apply colors, gradients, and patterns using Adobe Illustrator CC.
- Manage and format text for striking visuals in Adobe Illustrator CC.
- Organize content efficiently using layers within Adobe Illustrator CC.
Prerequisites
Before enrolling, participants should be familiar with:
- Basic computer operations like creating folders and launching programs.
- Fundamental Windows application skills, including copying, pasting, and formatting text.
Audience
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring designers, publishers, and marketing professionals.
- Pre-press professionals aiming to create vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator CC.
- Individuals transitioning to design roles or undertaking design responsibilities.
Adobe Illustrator CC Course Outline
Module 1: Getting to Know the Work Area
- Understanding the Workspace
- Adjusting the User Interface Brightness
- Working with Tools Panel
- Exploring the Control Panel
- Working with Panels
- Resetting and Saving Your Workspace
- Using Panel Menus
- Changing the View of Artwork
- Using the View Commands
- Using the Zoom Tool
- Scrolling Through a Document
- Viewing Artwork
- Navigating Multiple Artboards
- Using the Navigator Panel
- Understanding the Rulers
- Arranging Multiple Documents
- Finding Resources for Using Illustrator
Module 2: Selecting and Aligning
- Selecting Objects
- Using the Selection Tool
- Using the Direct Selection Tool
- Creating Selections with a Marquee
- Creating Selections with the Magic Wand Tool
- Selecting Similar Objects
- Aligning Objects to Each Other
- Aligning to a Key Object
- Aligning Points
- Distributing Objects
- Aligning to the Artboard
- Working with Groups
- Grouping Items
- Working in Isolation Mode
- Adding to a Group
- Exploring Object Arrangement
- Arranging Objects
- Selecting Objects Behind
- Hiding Objects
- Applying Selection Techniques
Module 3: Creating and Editing Shapes
- Creating a New Document
- Working with Basic Shapes
- Understanding Drawing Modes
- Creating Rectangles
- Creating Rounded Rectangles
- Creating Ellipses
- Creating Polygons
- Working with Draw Behind Mode
- Creating Stars
- Changing Stroke Width and Alignment
- Working with Line Segments
- Joining Paths
- Using the Width Tool
- Outlining Strokes
- Combining and Editing Shapes
- Working with the Shape Builder Tool
- Working with Pathfinder Effects
- Working with Shape Modes
- Using Draw Inside Mode
- Editing Content Drawn Inside
- Using the Eraser Tool
- Using Image Trace to Create Shapes
- Cleaning up Traced Artwork
Module 4: Transforming Objects
- Working with Artboards
- Adding Artboards to the Document
- Editing Artboards
- Renaming Artboards
- Reordering Artboards
- Transforming Content
- Working with Rulers and Guides
- Scaling Objects
- Reflecting Objects
- Rotating Objects
- Distorting Objects
- Shearing Objects
- Positioning Objects Precisely
- Changing Perspective
- Applying Multiple Transformations
- Using the Free Distort Effect
Module 5: Drawing with the Pen and Pencil Tools
- Starting with the Pen Tool
- Creating Straight Lines
- Creating Curved Paths
- Building a Curve
- Converting Smooth Points to Corner Points
- Creating the Violin Illustration
- Drawing Curves
- Selecting a Curved Path
- Drawing a Curved Path
- Drawing a Closed Path with Curves
- Drawing the Violin Shape
- Creating the Strings
- Splitting the Path
- Adding Arrowheads
- Creating a Dashed Line
- Editing Curves
- Deleting and Adding Anchor Points
- Converting Between Smooth Points and Corner Points
- Drawing with the Pencil Tool
- Editing with the Pencil Tool
- Finishing the Violin Illustration
- Assembling the Parts
- Painting the Artwork
Module 6: Color and Painting
- Understanding Color
- Color Modes
- Understanding the Color Controls
- Creating Color
- Building and Saving a Custom Color
- Editing a Swatch
- Using Illustrator Swatch Libraries
- Creating a Spot Color
- Using the Color Picker
- Creating and Saving a Tint of Color
- Copying Appearance Attributes
- Creating Color Groups
- Working with the Color Guide Panel
- Editing a Color Group
- Editing Colors in Artwork
- Working with the Kuler Panel
- Assigning Colors to Your Artwork
- Adjusting Colors
- Painting with Patterns
- Applying Existing Patterns
- Creating Your Own Pattern
- Applying a Pattern
- Editing a Pattern
- Working with Live Paint Regions
- Creating a Live Paint Group
- Editing Live Paint Regions
- Working with Gap Options
Module 7: Working with Type
- Working with Type
- Creating Point Type
- Creating Area Type
- Importing a Plain Text File
- Working with Overflow Text and Text Reflow
- Threading Text
- Creating Columns of Text
- Formatting Type
- Changing the Font Size
- Changing the Font Color
- Changing Additional Text Attributes
- Working with Glyphs
- Resizing Type Objects
- Changing Paragraph Attributes
- Creating and Applying Text Styles
- Creating and Applying a Paragraph Style
- Editing a Paragraph Style
- Sampling Text Formatting
- Creating and Applying a Character Style
- Editing a Character Style
- Reshaping Text with a Preset Envelope Warp
- Reshaping Text with an Object Warp
- Wrapping Text Around an Object
- Creating Text on an Open Path
- Creating Text on Closed Paths
- Creating Text Outlines
Module 8: Working with Layers
- Creating Layers
- Selecting and Moving Objects and Layers
- Duplicating Layer Content
- Moving Layers
- Locking Layers
- Viewing Layers
- Pasting Layers
- Creating a Clipping Mask
- Merging Layers
- Locating Layers
- Applying Appearance Attributes to Layers
- Isolating Layers
$475.00
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1 Day Course |