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Advanced
Provider : Al Delino
16 Lessons · 2h 21m
in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
This advanced Illustrator CS3 course begins with the use of Live Trace to create stylized vector illustrations based on bitmap images. This course continues with the creation of compound paths, fill rules, and multi-strokes for added flexibility during illustration. Finish with special effects and filters to blend, distort, and manipulate shapes.
What You'll Learn
- Use Live Trace to create stylized vector illustrations based on bitmap images
- Create compound paths, fill rules, and multi-strokes for added illustration flexibility
- Apply special effects and filters to blend, distort, and manipulate shapes
- Create and apply patterns, brushes, and symbols
- Build an advanced advertisement across multiple stages
- Produce a multipage layout in Illustrator CS3
Key Takeaways
- The course begins with using Live Trace to turn bitmap images into stylized vector illustrations.
- It covers compound paths, fill rules, and multi-strokes to add flexibility during illustration.
- Special effects and filters are used to blend, distort, and manipulate shapes.
- Lessons include creating brushes, symbols, and patterns as well as advanced coloring.
- Project work spans building an advanced advertisement and a multipage layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Illustrator CS3 Advanced course cover?
It covers using Live Trace to create stylized vector illustrations from bitmap images, creating compound paths, fill rules, and multi-strokes, and applying special effects and filters to blend, distort, and manipulate shapes.
What hands-on projects are included?
The course includes creating an advanced advertisement across multiple parts and creating a multipage layout.
What skills will I build in this course?
You will build skills in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Streamline, artistic rendering, and digital illustration, with content aligned to Adobe Illustrator certification.
Does the course teach how to create patterns, brushes, and symbols?
Yes. Lessons cover Patterns and Brushes, Creating Brushes and Symbols, and Creating Patterns, along with Advanced Coloring.









