Adobe Illustrator CC: Part 2

Course details

In this course, students will use painting tools, manage colors, format type, work with effects, prepare artwork for commercial printing, and prepare graphics for the web.

Course Outline

1 - Drawing Complex Illustrations

• Apply the Grid, Guides, and Info Panel
• Combine Objects to Create Complex Illustrations
• Organize Artwork with Layers
• Create a Perspective Drawing
• Trace Artwork

2 - Enhancing Artwork Using Painting Tools

• Paint Objects Using Fills and Strokes
• Paint Objects Using Live Paint Groups
• Paint with Custom Brushes
• Add Transparency and Blending Modes
• Apply Meshes to Objects
• Apply Patterns

3 - Customizing Colors and Swatches

• Manage Colors
• Customize Swatches
• Manage Color Groups
• Adjust Color

4 - Formatting Type

• Set Character Formats
• Apply Advanced Formatting Options to Type

5 - Enhancing the Appearance of Artwork

• Apply Effects to an Object
• Create Graphic Styles
• Apply a Mask to an Object
• Apply Symbols and Symbol Sets

6 - Preparing Content for Deployment

• Prepare Artwork for Printing
• Prepare Transparency and Colors for Printing
• Create Slices and Image Maps
• Save Graphics for the Web
• Prepare Documents for Video
• Prepare Files for Other Applications

7 - Setting Project Requirements

• Identify the Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
• Determine and Evaluate Standard Copyright Rules for Artwork, Graphics, and Graphics Use
• Determine and Evaluate Project Management Tasks and Responsibilities