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Learn Adobe Illustrator

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Overview

This course aims to introduce complete beginners to Adobe Illustrator and cover essential practice exercises. By the end of the course, students will be able to create a small project from start to finish. The course is structured into three main sections: Introduction, Essential Practice, and Test Project. Students will learn how to set up documents, understand the program interface, use text, import images, and export documents for print. The teaching method includes video tutorials and practical exercises. This course is intended for individuals who have no prior experience with Adobe Illustrator and want to learn the basics of the program.

Syllabus

The Complete Beginners Guide To Adobe Illustrator | FREE COURSE.
Interface Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Ep1/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator Ep2/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Artboards in Adobe Illustrator Ep3/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Vector basics | Selection & Direct selection tool & more Ep4/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Fill & Stroke effects in Adobe Illustrator Ep5/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Using Colour | Swatches | Pantone's | Gradients & more Ep6/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
10 Handy Tips | Things to know for beginners Ep7/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Creating shape vectors in Adobe Illustrator Ep8/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Grouping | Compounding vectors & Using the shape builder tool Ep9/19 [Illustrator for Beginners].
Drawing with the Pen tool, Pencil tool & Brush tool Ep10/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool in Adobe Illustrator Ep11/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Type tools in Adobe Illustrator Ep12/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Setting up a document | Placing in a drawing / Sketch Ep13/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Image trace tool for sketches in Adobe Illustrator Ep14/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Tracing a hand drawn sketch & Converting to vector artwork Ep15/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Compounding vector shapes & strokes | Pathfinder tool Ep16/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Colouring a vector drawing in Adobe Illustrator Ep17/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Adding type to a poster design in Adobe Illustrator Ep18/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].
Prepare and export ready for print in Adobe Illustrator Ep19/19 [Adobe Illustrator for Beginners].

Taught by

Gareth David Studio

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