Description
Assessment Method
- Progressive exercises building technical skills
- Mini-projects during sessions
- Final project demonstrating comprehensive skills
Course Curriculum
Day 1 (3 hours)
- Introduction (10 minutes) Course overview and software installation check Setting up workspaces and preferencesÂ
- Block 1: Getting Started with Illustrator (80 minutes) Understanding the Illustrator interface Vector vs. raster graphics explained Document setup and artboard management Navigation tools and shortcuts Break (10 minutes)
- Block 2: Basic Drawing Tools (80 minutes) Shape tools and shape builder Selection techniques Basic transformations Hands-on exercise creating simple compositions
- Session Wrap-up (10 minutes) Q&A session Preview of Day 2 Practice assignment
Day 2 (3 hours)
- Recap & Assignment Review (10 minutes)
- Block 1: Advanced Path Creation (80 minutes)
- Pen tool techniques
- Anchor point selection and modification
- Pathfinder operations
- Converting shapes to paths
- Break (10 minutes)
- Block 2: Working with Color (80 minutes)
- Color modes and swatches
- Gradients and patterns
- Global colors and color groups
- Color for print vs. digital applications
- Session Wrap-up (10 minutes)
- Q&A session
- Preview of Day 3
- Practice assignment
Day 3 (3 hours)
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- Recap & Assignment Review (10 minutes)
- Block 1: Typography in Illustrator (80 minutes)
- Creating and formatting text
- Point text vs. area text
- Working with paragraph and character styles
- Text on a path and within shapes
- Break (10 minutes)
- Block 2: Working with Images & Masks (80 minutes)
- Placing and managing linked images
- Creating and using clipping masks
- Image Trace options and settings
- Mini-project combining type and images
- Session Wrap-up (10 minutes)
- Q&A session
- Preview of Day 4
- Practice assignment
Day 4 (3 hours)
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- Recap & Assignment Review (10 minutes)
- Block 1: Effects & Appearances (80 minutes)
- Understanding the Appearance panel
- Applying multiple attributes to objects
- Creating and saving graphic styles
- Using effects non-destructively
- Break (10 minutes)
- Block 2: Advanced Techniques (80 minutes)
- Working with symbols and patterns
- Creating and using brushes
- Envelope distortions
- 3D effects and perspective
- Session Wrap-up (10 minutes)
- Q&A session
- Preview of Day 5
- Final project assignmen
Day 5 (3 hours)
- Recap & Project Review (10 minutes)
- Block 1: Output & Production (80 minutes)
- Creating responsive SVGs for web use
- Preparing files for print production
- Exporting for various media
- File optimization techniques
- Break (10 minutes)
- Block 2: Final Project Workshop (80 minutes)
- Guided work session on individual projects
- Application of multiple techniques
- Problem-solving and advanced tips
- Project presentation and critique
- Course Conclusion (10 minutes)
- Final Q&A
- Resources for continued learning
