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Adobe Illustrator Beginner
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Beginner Provider : Aliyah Marr 7 chapters · 46 Lessons · 2h 28m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Get started with the basic skills in Beginner Adobe Illustrator. In this course you will start with navigating the interface, working with the tools panel, and exploring more basic interfaces in the program.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate the Adobe Illustrator interface, including the Application Bar, Control Panel, Toolbar, and panels
- Create a new document and adjust preferences in the program
- Use the Selection, Direct Selection, Lasso, and Magic Wand tools, along with keyboard shortcuts for selecting
- Arrange objects with stacking order, drawing modes, and the Layers panel
- Draw with the Pencil and Pen tools, including straight lines, curved lines, and combining the two
- Apply color, strokes, and fills, work with shapes, and trace an object across multiple layers
Key Takeaways
- This is a beginner course that introduces the basic skills needed to get started with Adobe Illustrator.
- The course covers navigating the interface and working with the tools panel and other basic interfaces in the program.
- Learners practice selecting objects using the Selection, Direct Selection, Lasso, and Magic Wand tools.
- The course teaches drawing with the Pencil and Pen tools, including straight lines, curved lines, and modifying paths.
- Learners apply color, strokes, and fills, and complete an object-tracing project using multiple layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for beginners who want to get started with the basic skills in Adobe Illustrator.
What does the course cover?
It covers navigating the interface, working with the tools panel, and exploring more basic interfaces in the program, including selecting objects, arranging objects with layers, drawing with the Pencil and Pen tools, applying color, strokes, and fills, and tracing an object.
What tools will I learn to use?
You will work with the Selection and Direct Selection tools, the Lasso and Magic Wand tools, the Pencil tool, and the Pen tool, as well as keyboard shortcuts for selecting.
Will I complete a hands-on project?
Yes, the course includes tracing an object across multiple layers, with lessons on adding more layers and finishing the tracing.
