Learn the essentials of Adobe Illustrator in this 1-Day hands-on workshop. Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard tool for creating and editing vector graphics for illustration and design. This hands-on workshop will cover the key tools and techniques of Adobe Illustrator that can be applied to workflows for print, web, digital fabrication, or other imaging workflows. You will learn how to use artboards, workspaces, shapes, paths, strokes, fills, drawing tools, text, color, brushes, and effects. You will also learn how to combine and clean up paths, and organize them into groups and layers. You will also learn how to archive and export your projects for a print and digital formats.Topics CoveredVector Graphics FundamentalsUnderstanding File FormatsCreating & Transforming PathsWorking With Color, Fills & StrokesApplying Patterns & GradientsApplying EffectsWorking with Transparency & BlendingBasic Pen Tool TechniquesTypographyManaging LayersUsing Image Trace on BitmapsExporting For Print, Web, Screen, DecksArchiving ProjectsBRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP Bring your own laptop with any version of the software installed. Each student works on their own laptop with course materials provided by the instructor at the start of class.FREE FOLLOW UP SESSIONAll Plexus Creative workshops include a complimentary 15-minute Zoom session to answer questions relating to workshop exercises. Follow up sessions can be booked within thirty days of workshop date.REMOTE LEARNING OPTION AVAILABLEStudents may choose to attend in-person or remotely. Zoom link provided within 24-hours of enrollment.
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