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LinkedIn Learning

Illustrator 2023 Quick Start

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Get started learning Adobe Illustrator over your lunch break.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome to the Illustrator quick start course
1. Why Adobe Illustrator?
  • Discover the difference between vector and raster graphics
2. Create a New Document
  • 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
3. Draw Using Shapes
  • Discover shape tools
  • Explore how to create and edit shapes
4. Draw Using Lines
  • 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
5. Build a Complex Design
  • Use shapes as the blueprint of your design
  • Combine shapes and lines to create a new shape
6. Create Using Colors and Gradients
  • 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
7. Add Text
  • Add text to your artwork with the Type tool
  • Browse fonts in the Adobe Fonts library
8. Apply Effects to Transform Paths
  • 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
9. Export and Share
  • Export artboards and save the file in the EPS format
  • Share for review
Conclusion
  • Practice the course techniques to create your work

Taught by

Kladi Vergine

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