Course

Adobe Illustrator, Introduction

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Illustrator's vector-based, small graphic format makes it a must for print and Web graphics. This hands-on course introduces the essential features and tools of Adobe Illustrator. Students develop basic competency in the use of this complex software, with emphasis on the Pen tool.

Topics include:

• Using the Pen tool to draw curved, corner and cusp points
• Using templates
• Selection techniques
• Layers
• Color swatches
• Transformation tools
• Moving dialog boxes
• Painting objects
• Gradients and blends
• Gradient Mesh tool
• Transparency
• Type basics: point, area, path
• Patterns and brushes
• Compound paths, masks

Skills Needed: Working familiarity with the Mac and/or Windows operating system including the fundamentals of file management and navigation.