Adobe Illustrator - Fundamentals

Adobe Illustrator is the preeminent drawing program for graphic artists today. This three day hands-on course is designed to provide a new user with the skills to do the most important tasks in Illustrator; such as create shapes with the drawing tools, work with art boards, layers, use precise drawing techniques, combine and replicate design elements, create patterns and textures, and so much more. Attendees will acquire a thorough real-world knowledge of how to work productively with Illustrator on all of their graphic  projects.
 
This course is taught Live On Line, so you can learn from the comfort of your home or office. 

If you don't own the software, you can download a free 30-day trial here

Course taught by an expert real-world Adobe Certified Instructor

Prerequisites

1. Basic knowledge of a Mac or PC computer
2. Basic understanding of Adobe Photoshop is helpful but not necessary
3. Attendees should have an affinity for art and possess some artistic talents and/or sensibilities

Course Topics:

• Application Overview
• The Tool Box and Drawing Shapes
• Selecting and Editing Paths
• Precise Drawing
• Pen Tool Techniques
• Colors and Gradients
• Image Trace and Live Paint
• Masking and Transparency
• Patterns and Brushes
• Appearance and Graphic Styles
• Effects and Symbols
• Envelope Distortion
• Type
• Stacking Order and Layers
• Perspective Drawing
• Duplicating Objects