Adobe Illustrator Level 1: Intro to Illustrator

Description

Illustrator is a vector-based graphics software in the Adobe arsenal of software products. Adobe Illustrator offers advanced 2D and 3D graphics manipulation and configuration to increase efficiency in the design workflow. The purpose of this Adobe Illustrator training course is to get you acquainted with the basics of Illustrator and to rapidly familiarize you with all the possibilities of the software. This course will also train you to use Illustrator regularly in the workplace and/or help you develop a competitive portfolio. Students will learn to use Illustrator for creating web graphics, printables, and much more! Participants will also explore creative effects with layers, brushes, and other tools.

Topics

Getting to know the User Interface (UI) and tools
Using Adobe Bridge
Layer basics
Using the pen tool
Using shapes to build graphics
Using Typography
Using brushes
How to select and organize artwork
How to save projects for print vs the web

Duration

24 hours (3 days)

Prerequisites

Open mind and an interest to communicate with illustratrions and/or graphic design. Knowledge of color theory and composition is helpful but not necessary.

Discussion

Understand how to prepare images for web vs. print, discuss how to move back and forth between different Adobe software and learn tips and tricks to make for successful illustration and graphic design!