Introduction to Illustrator Creative Cloud

Introduction to Illustrator Creative Cloud

Bascom Bridge’s  Illustrator CC Training: Introduction to Illustrator Creative Cloud training class teaches attendees the key elements of the Illustrator^® interface and how to create vector artwork across multiple media: print, websites, and interactive projects.

ILLUSTRATOR CC TRAINING OBJECTIVES

• Create vector artwork
• Use the tracing engine with shape and color recognition
• Create, edit, and transform shapes
• Draw with the Pen and Pencil tools
• Creatively work with type
• Work with symbols for reusable content
• Use layers
• Work with perspective drawing
• Integrate Illustrator CC graphics with Other Adobe applications

ILLUSTRATOR CC TRAINING PREREQUISITES

No prior experience is presumed.

ILLUSTRATOR CC TRAINING MATERIALS

All students receive a copy of Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book.

SOFTWARE NEEDED FOR EACH PC:

• Illustrator CC or later (for Windows or Mac)
• Windows 7 or later, or Mac OS X 10.7 or later
• At least 3 GB of RAM; 4GB or more recommended
• Optionally, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Muse, Fireworks, and/or Flash, if you are interested in learning how one or more of these products integrate with Illustrator
• A recent version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari web browser
• Related lab files that Accelebrate will provide
• Note: This class can be taught for Windows or Mac audiences
• For classes delivered online, all participants need either dual monitors or a separate device logged into the online session so that they can do their work on one screen and watch the instructor on the other. A separate computer connected to a projector or large screen TV would be another way for students to see the instructor’s screen simultaneously with working on their own.

ILLUSTRATOR CC TRAINING OUTLINE

• Transforming Artwork
  • Working with artboards
  • Transforming content
  • Creating a PDF
• Creating an Illustration with the Drawing Tools
  • Getting started with the Pen tool
  • Creating the ice cream illustration
  • Drawing and editing with the Pencil tool
• Using Color and Patterns to Enhance Signage
  • Understanding color
  • Working with color
  • Painting with patterns
  • Working with Live Paint
• Working with Type
  • Working with type
  • Formatting type
  • Creating and applying text styles
  • Warping text
  • Working with type on a path
  • Wrapping text around an object
  • Creating text outlines
• Organizing Your Artwork with Layers
  • Understanding layers
  • Creating layers and sublayers
  • Editing layers and objects
  • Pasting layers
  • Viewing layers
  • Applying appearance attributes to layers
  • Creating a clipping mask
• Blending Colors and Shapes
  • Working with gradients
  • Working with blended objects
• Using Brushes to Create a Poster
  • Using Calligraphic brushes
  • Using Art brushes
  • Using Bristle brushes
  • Using Pattern brushes
  • Working with the Blob Brush tool
• Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles
  • Using live effects
  • Applying Photoshop effects
  • Working with a 3D effect
• Applying Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles
  • Using the Appearance panel
  • Using live effects
  • Applying a raster effect
  • Using graphic styles
• Creating a Product Mockup in Perspective
  • Understanding the perspective grid
  • Working with the perspective grid
• Using Symbols to Create a Map
• • Working with symbols
  • Working with the Symbolism tools
• Using Illustrator CC with Other Adobe Applications
  • Getting started
  • Combining artwork
  • Placing image files
  • Masking images
  • Sampling colors in placed images
  • Working with image links
  • Packaging a file
• Conclusion