Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Adobe Illustrator advanced features
- Illustrator Essentials tools and techniques
- Advanced keyboard shortcuts
Drawing
- Tracing a sketch or image
- Using the Curvature tool
- Advanced pen tool
Color Mastery
- Color themes and guides
- Recolouring artwork
- Using gradient mesh
- Blending images with background
- Gradient strokes and color mixes
- Doutone image effect
- Advanced repeating pattern swatches
Advanced Typography
- Exploring fonts combinations
- Customizing fonts
- Combining texts and shapes
- Using the touch type tool
Reshape, Transform, and Animate
- Envelope distortions
- Blending lines and 3D gradients
- Extruded texts and shapes
- Using the Puppet Warp tool
- Creating an animated GIF
3D Effects, Lighting, and Materials
- Creating 3D graphics, objects, and text effects
- Creating semi-flat 3D icons and UI designs
Automating Tasks
- Using the variables panel
- Running scripts in Illustrator
- Using the actions panel
Troubleshooting
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic experience with Adobe Illustrator
Audience
- Graphic designers
- Illustrators