Description
This introductory course covers some of the basic and more commonly used features of Adobe Illustrator, so that delegates can navigate the software and use Illustrator’s tools to create and work with vector graphics.
Delegates will learn how to
- Create vector artwork using Illustrator
- Format paths using fills and colour
- Understand and use the Pen Tool
- Add type to designs
- Manage artwork using layers
- Output graphics in different file formats
Outline
Introducing Adobe Illustrator
- The Illustrator interface
- Zooming and navigating
Illustrator basics
- Vector and raster graphics
- Creating documents
- Working with artboards
Basic shapes
- Understanding Illustrator terminology
- Drawing and modifying simple lines, shapes and paths
Formatting paths
- Working with colour
- Applying fills and strokes
The Pen Tool
- Creating simple line paths
- Creating curved paths
- Combining straight and curved paths
- Modifying paths
Working with text
- The Type tools
- Formatting type
Using layers
- Working with layers
- Managing layers
Outputting from Illustrator
- Outputting from Illustrator
- Adobe Swatch Exchange
- Exporting artwork from Illustrator
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course