Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

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About Course

Do you want to learn how to create digital illustrations with Adobe Illustrator CC? This beginner online course will introduce you to the basic functions and features of the program. The course starts by explaining why Illustrator is so useful, before taking you on a tour of its user interface. Then, you’ll learn drawing basics like how to create and transform shapes, before delving into other essential techniques like working with fills and strokes, measuring objects, and adding text and effects. Finally, you’ll learn how to export and print files from Illustrator to share your work.

What Will You Learn?

  • Start creating your own vector images
  • Navigate around the Illustrator CC user interface with confidence
  • Familiarize yourself with the program’s basic drawing tools
  • Transform and measure your shapes with different tools and controls
  • Add details like fills, strokes and text to your illustrations
  • Master using brushes and effects to add creative flair to your illustrations
  • Share your finished pieces by printing or exporting them

Course Content

1.Introduction to Illustrator

  • 1.Why Adobe Illustrator
    02:42
  • 2.Navigating the Interface
    08:28
  • 3.Managing Workspaces
    05:23
  • 4.Using Selection Tools
    02:29

2.Creating Documents

3.Drawing Basics

4.Measuring and Transforming Objects

5.Applying Fills and Strokes

6.Setting Type

7.Painting with Brushes

8.Applying Effects

9.Exporting from Illustrator

10.Conclusion

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