Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn how to create high-quality vector graphics for branding, typography, web design, and any other digital project that requires attention-getting images.
• Tina starts this Basics course by showing you how to use the software's interface and create your first document.
• Then she shows you how to use the program's basic tools to create your first shapes and pictures.
• Experiment with various effects and textures to learn more about the software's illustration capabilities. Learn how to turn your artwork into vector graphics at the end of the course.
• Learn how to choose the right typeface, adapt it to a design, and apply the software's effects.
• Learn how to give your design work a contemporary twist.
• You'll be able to develop professional vector designs in a number of digital and print media by the end of the course.

Syllabus:

• Course 1: Getting to Know Adobe Illustrator

  1.  Introduction to the Course

  2.  Before You Start

  3.  Workspace

  4.  Document Adjustments

  5.  Shape and Selection Tools

  6.  Transforming Objects

  7.  Pen Tool

  8.  Fill and Stroke

  9.  Cutting and Merging Objects

  10.  Aligning Your Objects

  11.  Practical Phase
       

• Course 2: Colors & Patterns

  1.  Colour

  2.  Gradients and Mesh Tool

  3.  Symbols

  4.  Pattern Making

  5.  Pattern Transformation

  6.  Working with Layers

  7.  Practical Phase
      

• Course 3: Drawing Tools

  1.  Brush Tool

  2.  Puppet Tool

  3.  Blending Modes, Textures, and Effects

  4.  Convert Your Artwork into Vector

  5.  Practical Phase
      

• Course 4: Typography

  1.  Type Tool

  2.  Selecting a Typeface

  3.  Type Panels

  4.  Convert Text into Shapes

  5.  Practical Phase
      

• Course 5: Working in 3D

  1.  Blend Tool

  2.  Isometric Illustration

  3.  Envelope Distort and Free Transform

  4.  3D Illustration - Extrude and Bevel

  5.  3D Illustration - Revolve

  6.  Practical Phase
      

• Course 6: Exporting Your Work

  1.  Save As

  2.  Export for Screen

  3.  Export for Print

  4. Alternative Export Panels

  5.  Practical Phase