Adobe Illustrator CC – Beginners to Advanced Training Course

Prerequisites
No prior experience with Illustrator CC? No worries!
Any version of Illustrator CC is required.

Course Description
This all-encompassing Adobe Illustrator CC course is tailored to guide students from beginners to advanced users. It provides a strong foundation in using the software to create stunning vector graphics, illustrations, and designs. Through a variety of hands-on exercises and projects, students will learn essential tools, techniques, and workflows to unlock their creativity and expertise in Adobe Illustrator CC.

Course Duration:
The course is organized into modules, each containing several lessons. The total estimated duration of the course is 4+ hours.

Course Objectives:

• Introduce students to the Adobe Illustrator CC interface and essential tools.
• Teach the fundamentals of vector graphics and their applications.
• Enable students to create various types of illustrations, logos, icons, and designs.
• Explore advanced techniques like gradient mesh, blending modes, and perspective drawing.
• Equip students with the skills to work efficiently and effectively in Adobe Illustrator CC.

Course Outline:

• Interface Overview
• Duplicate & Blend
• Creating Basic Shapes
• Anchor Points, Paths, and Handles
• Working with Layers
• Grouping and Ungrouping Layers
• Using Template Layers
• Pen Tool
• Anchor Point Tool
• Align Panel
• Rulers, Grids, Guides, and the Measure Tool
• Smart Guides
• Clipping Mask
• Strokes
• Pencil Tool
• Artboards Tool
• Selection Tool
• Direct Selection Tool
• Eyedropper Tool
• Rounded Rectangle Tool
• Pathfinder Panel
• Shape Builder Tool
• Typography
  • Type Tool
  • Area Type Tool
  • Creating Outlines
  • Character and Paragraph Panels
• Color Concepts
  • CMYK & RGB Panels
  • Swatches Panel
  • Gradients
  • Editing Colors and Gradients Globally
• Magic Wand Tool
• Appearance Panel
• Transparency Panel & Opacity Mask
• Blending Modes
• Drop Shadow Effect
• Expand and Expand Appearance
• Inner & Outer Glow
• Transform Effect
• Pucker & Bloat Effect
• Scribble Text Effect
• Artistic Effects
• Paintbrush Tool
• Brushes Panel
  • Calligraphic Brush
  • Scatter Brush
  • Art Brush
  • Bristle Brush
  • Pattern Brush
• Stickers & Fonts
• Graph Templates
  • Column Graph Tool
  • Stacked Column Graph Tool
  • Bar Graph Tool
  • Stacked Bar Graph Tool
  • Line Graph Tool
  • Area Graph Tool
• Design Projects
  • Logo Design
  • ID Card Design
  • Visiting Card Design
  • Letterhead Design

By the end of this course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Illustrator CC, covering everything from basic drawing techniques to advanced design concepts. They’ll have developed a portfolio of work that showcases their vector graphic and illustration skills, preparing them to apply their knowledge to various design projects and specialize further in Adobe Illustrator CC.

Who Is This Course For?
This course is perfect for anyone looking to learn Adobe Illustrator CC, whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to enhance your skills.