Adobe Illustrator
Course Description
This course covers the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator, which is used primarily to work with vector-based graphics. Learners will be equipped with the drawing techniques, types, layers, patterns, gradients, effects and 3D objects. You will learn how to create and modify objects with this powerful vector drawing software program offered by Adobe.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of Adobe Illustrator, participants will be able to:
- Navigate Illustrator's interface
- Draw vector graphics using Illustrator
- Transform an object
- Create blends and complex shapes
- Apply advanced techniques
- Create 3D object and apply effects
- Apply colours and brushes effects
- Create texts and paragraphs
- Output correct setting for printing/web
By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply their knowledge of the Adobe Illustrator tools, features and special effects, allowing them to create fun and interesting artworks.
Target Audience
Anyone who wants to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create illustrations, line art, logos, vector graphics, advertisements and page layout for work purposes or interests.
Prerequisite
No prior knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is required. Participants need to have basic computer skills such as locating and opening files, downloading images, using keyboard and mouse.
Course Content
- Topic A: Apply Design Principles, Elements, and Graphics Composition
- Topic B: Evaluate Graphics Scalability
- Topic C: Navigate the User Interface
- Topic D: Customize the User Interface
- Topic A: Create Documents
- Topic B: Save Documents
- Topic C: Draw Basic Shapes
- Topic A: Draw Paths
- Topic B: Modify Paths
- Topic A: Insert Text
- Topic B: Apply Flow Text Along a Path
- Topic C: Insert Bounded and Threaded Text
- Topic D: Apply Text Styles
- Topic E: Insert Typographical Characters
- Topic A: Import, Place, and Link Graphics
- Topic B: Alter the Appearance of Objects
- Topic A: Apply Strokes and Brushes
- Topic B: Fill Shapes
- Topic C: Apply Graphics Styles
- Topic D: Distort Text with Text Envelopes
- Topic A: Update Text
- Topic B: Wrap Text
- Topic C: Hyphenate Text
- Topic D: Optimize Content for Print
- Topic E: Optimize Content for the Web
- Topic F: Optimize Content for PDF Documents
- Topic A: Apply the Grid, Guides, and Info Panel
- Topic B: Combine Objects to Create Complex Illustrations
- Topic C: Organize Artwork with Layers
- Topic D: Create a Perspective Drawing
- Topic E: Trace Artwork
- Topic A: Paint Objects Using Fills and Strokes
- Topic B: Paint Objects Using Live Paint Groups
- Topic C: Paint with Custom Brushes
- Topic D: Add Transparency and Blending Modes
- Topic E: Apply Meshes to Objects
- Topic F: Apply Patterns
- Topic A: Manage Colors
- Topic B: Customize Swatches
- Topic C: Manage Color Groups
- Topic D: Adjust Color
- Topic A: Apply Effects to an Object
- Topic B: Create Graphic Styles
- Topic C: Apply a Mask to an Object
- Topic D: Apply Symbols and Symbol Sets