Adobe Illustrator CC - Print Design for Beginners

A hands-on approach to creating engaging designs for print using Adobe Illustrator CC covering all of the basics.

In this course we'll discover the fundamental tools and best practices that are crucial for your success in Adobe Illustrator. Our efforts will culminate with focus on real-world projects designed for printing.

Master Illustrator's Essential Tools and Panels Using In-Depth Application

Learn how to use the Pen Tool to create amazing artwork
Create wonderful text using the Type Tool and Character Panel
Understand the power and efficiency of layers in your workflow
Discover Powerful Techniques to Improve Your Artwork

We'll learn how to trace images, so that we can scale them to any size without losing quality. We'll also look at methods to obtain perfect symmetry when tracing mirrored objects. You'll also discover how to clean up your artwork with Compound Paths and Clipping Masks, which will help produce higher-quality deliverables for your clients.

We'll also learn how to avoid design mistakes by recognizing common areas that tend to trip up Graphic Designers. You'll realize the value in transforming, copying, and arranging existing elements in a project to improve your proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.

I've built this course with a strong focus on the core tools that are essential to Adobe Illustrator. In the beginning of the course, we'll look at setting up a new document, editing our art boards, and enabling a key setting that affects an object's outline.

We'll then take an in-depth look at the most commonly used tools in Illustrator. Pay close attention to the Pen Tool lectures - understanding this powerful tool will unlock your creative potential in Illustrator. After learning these tools, we'll discover the editing panels that help you fine-tune your designs. I'll then share with you some helpful tips and tricks that will make your creative life much simpler. Each of these sections conclude with a three-question quiz.

We'll finish this course by building real-world creative pieces including, posters, coupons, and business cards. You'll walk away with a firm foundation in Adobe Illustrator on which you can continue building your success as a Graphic Designer.