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Illustrator CC Advanced

An in depth course on the advanced features of Adobe Illustrator.
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced Provider Carolyn O'Barr  15 chapters ·  74 Lessons ·  4h 10m  in English, Spanish 

Course Description

This online video training course serves as an advanced lesson in the use of Adobe's Illustrator CC software. Topics included in this course include working with multiple art boards, the appearance panel, creating strokes, editing lines, patterns, brushes, and symbols. This course looks in depth at the skills used by professional graphic artists and designers and is recommended for those experienced with Illustrator. For those with novice to intermediary experience, we recommend our Illustrator CC Introduction course.

What You'll Learn

  • Work with multiple artboards, including creating, customizing, and switching between them
  • Use the Appearance panel to edit object appearances and add multiple strokes and fills
  • Save, apply, and manage graphic styles
  • Edit lines and strokes by adjusting caps, corners, alignment, dashes, and arrows, and using the Width tool
  • Apply distortion effects such as Warp, Twirl, Pucker, Bloat, Scallop, Crystallize, and Wrinkle
  • Manage color using Color Harmony Rules, swatches, and pattern fills

Key Takeaways

  • This is an advanced course in Adobe Illustrator CC, recommended for users already experienced with Illustrator.
  • The course covers the Appearance panel, including editing object appearances, adding multiple strokes and fills, and saving and applying styles.
  • It teaches stroke and line editing skills such as caps, corners, alignment, dashes, arrows, and the Width tool.
  • The course examines distortion effects including Warp, Twirl, Pucker, Bloat, Scallop, Crystallize, and Wrinkle.
  • It addresses working with multiple artboards, color harmony rules, swatches, and patterns, reflecting skills used by professional graphic artists and designers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is recommended for those experienced with Adobe Illustrator. It looks in depth at the skills used by professional graphic artists and designers.

What topics does this course cover?

Topics include working with multiple artboards, the appearance panel, creating strokes, editing lines, patterns, brushes, and symbols.

What if I am new to Illustrator?

For those with novice to intermediary experience, the Illustrator CC Introduction course is recommended instead.

What format is this course?

It is an online video training course serving as an advanced lesson in the use of Adobe's Illustrator CC software.

What certifications relate to this course?

The course relates to Adobe Illustrator certification, including the Adobe Certified Associate, Adobe Certified Expert, and Adobe Certified Instructor credentials.