Get started learning Adobe Illustrator over your lunch break.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Welcome to the Illustrator quick start course
- Discover the difference between vector and raster graphics
- Create a document fit for a purpose
- Explore the default workspace and create a custom one
- You will learn how to use artboards
- Save a file before starting
- Discover shape tools
- Explore how to create and edit shapes
- Draw freehand using the Pencil tool
- Draw with segments and curves using the Pen tool
- Create a stroke with variable width using the Width tool
- You will learn how to outline a stroke
- Use shapes as the blueprint of your design
- Combine shapes and lines to create a new shape
- Master the Fill and Stroke control tool
- You will learn how to use the Swatches panel and add colors themes
- Enhance a design with colorful gradients
- Recolor artwork
- Add text to your artwork with the Type tool
- Browse fonts in the Adobe Fonts library
- Discover how to use the Properties and Appearance panel
- Distort and transform shapes by applying effects
- Create editable duplicates by using the Blend tool
- Use Intertwine in Illustrator to create overlapping patterns
- Add a 3D effect to any 2D path with the 3D effect panel
- Export artboards and save the file in the EPS format
- Share for review
- Practice the course techniques to create your work
Taught by
Kladi Vergine