Essentials for Adobe Illustrator CC for Beginners

What you'll learn

Understand the basic interface of Adobe Illustrator CC
How to export and save in the program
Get a glimpse of the entire interface and how it works
Use the different tools and features inside of Adobe Illustrator CC
Explore the various effects that the program has to offer such as drop shadow, image tracing, 3D titling and more
Plan for Adobe After Effects by exploring layering
Understand perspective and the difference between vectors and pixels
Learn how to use guides and rulers in order to improve their artwork
Create advanced artwork using the basic shapes inside the program
Use the diverse brushes, swatches, and palettes present in the program

Requirements

Must have Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Photoshop 2017 or later (Previous versions are discussed in the course, however some features might have been changed)
At least 8GB RAM and a decent Graphics Card
Motivation to learn

Description

This course delves into the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator CC, along with some of its integration features with Photoshop and After Effects. Students will go through the process from scratch learning key terminology and industry-standard techniques. Students will be challenged by understanding the process of creating an art-board, working within a vector-based software, exploring the various tools and effects present in the program, and finally, exporting and saving. In just under two hours, students will also be introduced to image tracing, layering, 3D titles, and the other features present in Illustrator. They will also have gained a solid grasp of the formal devices discussed in the course.

Who this course is for:

Graphic Designers
University Students
Communication Arts or Film/TV Students or enthusiasts
Filmmakers (Beginners or Professionals)
Anyone curious about learning Graphic Design or Graphics
Anyone interested in understanding Adobe Illustrator