Illustrator Fundamentals: An Introduction to Illustrator

3-Day Live Class

Adobe Illustrator is an essential design tool for anyone who needs to express ideas visually in print, on the web, and in any other medium. In this three-day course, you will get a thorough overview of the interface, tools, and features of Illustrator. You will learn, step-by-step, the key techniques, as well as tips and tricks, for working in Illustrator. In this combination of instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice led by Adobe certified instructors, you will learn the basics of working with Illustrator so that you can incorporate visual effects into your workflow.

Who Should Attend?

Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, and most comprehensive way to learn Illustrator.

Prerequisites:

Practical working knowledge of computers and basic Mac OS X or Windows skills.
Photoshop Fundamentals: An Introduction to Photoshop class or equivalent experience is recommended.

Upcoming Course Dates

Illustrator Fundamentals: An Introduction to Illustrator | Starts on 10/24/2022

$1,195.00

Illustrator Fundamentals: An Introduction to Illustrator | Starts on 12/12/2022

$1,195.00

Course Outline

Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. At his/her discretion, the instructor may adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

Lesson 1: Getting Started

Restoring Default Preferences
Deleting and Saving Illustrator Preference Files
Additional Resources

Lesson 2: Getting to Know the Work Area

Introducing Adobe Illustrator
Starting Illustrator
Opening a File
Exploring the Workspace
Changing the View of Artwork
Navigating Multiple Artboards
Arranging Multiple Documents
Working with the Tools and the Properties Panel
Using Context Menus
Working with Workspaces

Lesson 3: Techniques for Selecting Artwork

Selecting Objects
Selection Tools vs. Direct Selection Tool
Lasso Select Tool Techniques
Aligning Objects
Working with Groups
Exploring Object Arrangement
Hiding and Locking Objects
Selecting Similar Objects and Text

Lesson 4: Using Shapes to Create Artwork

Creating New Documents
Working with Basic Shapes
Using Image Trace to Convert Images to Vectors
Working with Drawing Modes

Lesson 5: Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths

Editing Paths and Shapes
Using the History Panel
Combining Shapes
Working with the Pathfinder Panel
Creating Compound Paths
Using the Width Tool

Lesson 6: Transforming Artwork

Working with Artboards
Working with Rulers and Guides
Transforming Content with Tools
Using Effects to Transform Objects
Object Repeat Options
Puppet Tool Transformation
Using Global Edit

Lesson 7: Using the Basic Drawing Tools

Creating with the Curvature Tool
Creating Dashed Lines
Drawing with the Pencil Tool
Connecting Paths with the Join Tool
Adding Arrowheads to Paths

Lesson 8: Drawing with the Pen tool

Understanding Curved Paths
Drawing with the Pen Tool
Creating Artwork with the Curvature Pen Tool
Editing Paths and Points

Lesson 9: Using Color

Exploring Color Modes
Working with Color
Using the Eyedropper Tool
Working with Live Paint
Applying a Color Swatch
Working with the Color Panel
Creating Swatches and Spot Colors

Lesson 10: Adding Type to a Project

Adding Type
Formatting Character Options
Setting Paragraph Options
Resizing and Reshaping Type Objects
Creating and Applying Text Styles
Text and Subject Aware Text Wrapping
Warping Text
Creating Type on a Path
Using Text Outlines

Lesson 11: Organizing Your Artwork with Layers

Creating Layers and Sub-Layers
Editing Layers and Objects
Deleting Hidden Layers
Creating a Clipping Mask
Applying Appearance Attributes

Lesson 12: Gradient, Blends, and Patterns

Working with Gradients
Working with Blends
Creating Patterns

Lesson 13: Using Brushes

Working with Brushes
Using Calligraphic Brushes
Using Art Brushes
Using Pattern Brushes
Using Bristle Brushes
Working with the Blob Brush Tool