Adobe Illustrator

An illustrator is an artist who specializes in enhancing writing or elucidating concepts by providing a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. The illustration may be intended to clarify complicated concepts or objects that are difficult to describe textually, which is the reason illustrations are often found in children's books.

The Adobe Illustrator is based on a similar concept in that it is designed to help users visualise and create images through a digital platform. It is basically a sophisticated vector drawing tool that allows you to create distinctive designs with precise shape-building tools, fluid and painterly brushes, and advanced path controls. Our course aims to introduce students to the tools and capabilities of this software, and empower them with the knowledge to create from their imagination.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
• Selections
• The Pen Tools
• Layers and Grouping
• The Stroke
• Transformations
• Aligning and Distributing
• Line Tools
• Compound Path and Clipping Mask
• Applying Color
• The Pencil Tools
• The Brush Tool
• Gradients
• Transparency and Masking
• Enveloping and Meshes
• Smart Guides and Rulers
• Scissor and Knife
• Pathfinder
• Liquefy
• Appearance and Styles
• Filters
• The Blend Tool
• Charts and Graphs
• RGB and Screen Graphics
• Saving for the Web
• Slicing for the Web
• Image Maps
• Symbols and Symbol
• Image and Photoshop Integration
• Variables Palette
• Auto Trace Feature