This advanced course teaches hands-on application of Illustrator concepts and techniques based on prior learning experiences. The focus is on effective content management, optimizing your design workflow, and implementing professional design approaches used in real-world projects.
Course Outline:
Illustrator Fundamentals and Tools
- Setting Up and Configuring a New Document
- Using Shape Tools to Create Graphics
- Applying Colors Using Fill and Stroke Options
- Organizing Artwork with Layers
- Drawing Paths with the Pencil Tool
- Adjusting Line Thickness with the Width Tool
- Combining and Reshaping Objects with Shape Builder
- Reusing Artwork with Symbols
- Converting Images to Vector Art with Image Trace
- Creating Cutout Effects with Clipping Masks
- Creating Smooth Color Transitions with Gradients
- Adding and Formatting Text Elements
- Applying Built-in Effects and Filters
Advanced Effects and Graphic Styles
- Using the Appearance Panel and Attributes
- Layering Multiple Strokes and Fills
- Creating and Editing Live Effects and Filters
- Designing Text with Special Effects
- Building 3D Objects Using 3D Effects
- Creating and Applying Graphic Styles
- Adjusting Stroke and Effect Scaling
Creating a Product Mockup in Perspective
- Learning the Perspective Grid Workspace
- Building 3D Objects Using the Perspective Grid
- Drawing and Modifying Objects Within Perspective
- Placing and Modifying Symbols on the Perspective Grid
