Illustrator CC Introduction Training

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Illustrator CC Introduction

• Exploring Illustrator
  • Bitmaps versus Vector Graphics
  • Starting Illustrator
  • The Start Workspace
  • Starting a Drawing
  • The Application Window
  • Parts of the Screen
  • Managing Panels
  • The Tools Panel
  • The Control Panel
  • The Properties Panel
  • Managing Panels
  • The Status Bar
  • Choosing a Workspace
  • Exiting Illustrator
• Preparing to Draw
  • Understanding the Artboard
  • Using the Rulers
  • Using the Grid
  • Using Guides
  • Opening a Drawing
  • Working with Multiple Drawings
  • Selecting Objects
  • Undoing and Redoing Actions
  • Zooming and Moving
  • The Navigator Panel
  • Saving a Drawing
  • Closing a Drawing
• Creating Basic Shapes
  • Understanding the Shape and Color Tools
  • Creating Basic Shapes
  • Creating Polygons
  • Creating Other Shapes
  • Creating Lines and Spirals
  • Editing Path Segments
  • Using Offset Path
  • Understanding Drawing Modes
• Manipulating Objects
  • Transforming Objects
  • Copying and Moving Objects
  • Duplicating Objects
  • Positioning Objects
  • Aligning and Distributing Objects
  • Changing the Order of Objects
  • Grouping Objects
  • Locking Objects
• Formatting Objects
  • Understanding Fill and Stroke
  • Understanding Color
  • Understanding Color Controls
  • Applying Color Using the Color Panel
  • Applying Color Using the Swatches Panel
  • Applying Color Using the Eyedropper Tool
  • Swapping Fill and Stroke Colors
  • Working With Stroke Weight, Width, and Style
  • Understanding Gradients
  • Applying a Linear Gradient
  • Changing the Direction of a Gradient
  • Changing Colors in a Gradient
  • Adding Colors to a Gradient
  • Applying a Radial Gradient
  • Saving a Gradient
  • Applying Gradients to Strokes
• Manipulating Text
  • Adding Text
  • Importing Text
  • Adding Point Type
  • Adding Area Type
  • Threading Text Between Objects
  • Selecting Text
  • Adding Type on a Path
• Layers
  • Understanding Layers and Sublayers
  • Understanding the Layers Panel
  • Working With the Layers Panel
  • Creating Layers and Sublayers
  • Naming Layers and Assigning Colors
  • Grouping Layers
  • Reassigning Objects to Different Layers
  • Rearranging Layers
  • Hiding and Displaying Layers
  • Locking and Unlocking Layers
  • Deleting Layers
• Printing
  • Printing your Work

Before Taking this Class

Software/Setup For this Class

• Adobe® Illustrator® CC
• Please Note: This course is taught using the Windows version of Adobe® Illustrator® CC, but Mac students will have no problem learning on their environment.