Course Description

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor which allows people to design precise, easily scalable illustrations. It is especially useful for typesetting, logo design, and line art.

Course Duration: 2 Months

Classes: 5 Days In a Week

Timing: Morning / Evening

Course Outline

Learning Objectives

The difference between Vector and Raster graphics
Examples of Illustrator created work
Overview of program tools and layout
Creating a simple logo with shapes and text
Changing fill and stroke colors
The pen tool
Modifying paths
Using layer in Illustrator
Advanced type tool options

Drawing & Transforming Objects

Drawing Rectangles & Squares
Drawing Ovals & Circles
Drawing Polygons & Stars
Drawing Lines, Arcs & Grids
Tracing a Placed Image

Making & Saving Selections

Using the Selection Tool
Using the Direct Selection Tool
Using the Lasso Tool
Using the Magic Wand Tool
Using Advanced Selection Techniques
Saving & Reloading Selections

Managing Shapes

Moving & Copying Shapes
Aligning & Distributing
Grouping
Locking & Hiding
Transforming Shapes

Working with Color

Applying Fill & Stroke
Loading Swatch Libraries
Copying Fill & Stroke Attributes with the Eyedropper
Mixing & Saving Custom Colors
Working with Pantone(R) & Web-Safe Swatches
Using Gradients
Working with Symbols

Organizing Your Artwork with layers

Setting Up a Layer
Understanding Layers, Sublayers & Isolation Mode
Creating Multiple Versions of a Layout
Moving Content between Layers
Duplicating Layers
Applying Transparency & Blending Modes

Outputting Your Work

Saving Your Work
Exporting Your Work
Save for Web & Devices
Printing & Saving to Adobe PDF
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