Adobe Illustrator CC Beginner

Learning Objectives

Introduction , Introduction to Illustrator , Creating Documents , Drawing Basics , Measuring and Transforming Objects , Applying Fills and Strokes , Setting Type , Painting with Brushes , Applying Effects , Exporting from Illustrator , Conclusion

Pre-Requisites

Basic computer skills.

Description

Adobe Illustrator is the premier drawing program used by artists and graphic designers to create vector images. In this introductory course, students will learn what Illustrator is about and when to use Illustrator. Students will learn how to use selection tools, create and save new documents, how to navigate, and how to use Adobe Bridge. In addition, students will learn how to create basic shapes, use drawing tools, master the pen tool, editing shapes, and using layers. Students will learn how to measure and transform objects, apply fills, strokes, and gradients, work with the CC libraries, and set type. Students will also learn to paint with brushes, apply special effects, and export to other file formats.