Workshop 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.

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

Course Outline for Adobe Illustrator Training

1. Getting to Know the Work Area
2. Selecting and Aligning
3. Creating and Editing Shapes
4. Transforming Objects
5. Drawing with the Pen Tool
6. Color and painting
7. Working with Type
8. Working with Layers
9. Working with Perspective Drawing
10. Blending Colors and Shapes
11. Working with Brushes
12. Applying Effects
13. Applying Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles
14. Working with symbols
15. Combing Illustrator Graphics with other Adobe Applications
16. Your Creative Workspace
17. Designing Type & Layout