Description
Learn the fundamental features of Adobe Illustrator and start your journey to create wonderful vector images with the Adobe Illustrator CC Beginner course.
At first, you will learn the things you can do with Illustrator and the importance of using Illustrator. The course familiarizes you with the Illustrator interface and shows you some of the basic features of Illustrator.
The techniques of measuring and transforming objects, the use of shape tools, and the procedures of using the keyboards to control the tools fast will be discussed in the course. After that, the course shows you the techniques of applying fills and strokes so that you can fill your objects with colors, and able to put a stroke outside. Then the course explains the setting type and shows you some of the text tools. Next, the course discusses the various types of brushes and how to paint with the brushes. A detailed discussion will be presented on the strategies of applying effects such as shadow, transparency, etc.
Finally, you will learn how to export your files from Illustrator so that you can share your works with others.
Assessment:
This course does not involve any MCQ test. Students need to answer assignment questions to complete the course, the answers will be in the form of written work in pdf or word. Students can write the answers in their own time. Once the answers are submitted, the instructor will check and assess the work.
Certification:
After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24.
Who is this Course for?
Adobe Illustrator CC Beginner is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills.
As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background.
Requirements
Our Adobe Illustrator CC Beginner is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation.
Career Path
After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market.
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| Introduction | FREE | 00:01:00 | |
| Introduction to Illustrator | |||
| Why Adobe Illustrator? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Using Selection Tools | 00:02:00 | ||
| Creating New Documents | 00:08:00 | ||
| Saving Adobe Illustrator Files | 00:06:00 | ||
| Navigating the Interface | 00:08:00 | ||
| Managing Workspaces | 00:05:00 | ||
| Drawing Basics | |||
| Creating Shapes | 00:13:00 | ||
| Using the Drawing Tools | 00:10:00 | ||
| Mastering the Pen Tool | 00:09:00 | ||
| Editing Shapes | 00:08:00 | ||
| Grouping and Aligning Shapes | 00:06:00 | ||
| Understanding Layers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Putting it all Together | 00:07:00 | ||
| Measuring and Transforming Objects | |||
| Working with Rules and Guides | 00:05:00 | ||
| Discovering the Transform Panel | 00:08:00 | ||
| Using Transform and Distort | 00:04:00 | ||
| Applying Fills and Strokes | |||
| Editing Fills with the Color Panel | 00:08:00 | ||
| Editing Fills with the Swatches Panel | 00:09:00 | ||
| Modifying Strokes | 00:09:00 | ||
| Creating Gradients | 00:09:00 | ||
| Using the Freeform Gradient | 00:06:00 | ||
| Setting Type | |||
| Using Type Tools | 00:10:00 | ||
| Discovering Type Panels | 00:08:00 | ||
| Working with Adobe Fonts | 00:04:00 | ||
| Painting with Brushes | |||
| Discovering the Brush Panel | 00:06:00 | ||
| Creating Custom Brushes | 00:06:00 | ||
| Using the Blob Brush | 00:08:00 | ||
| Applying Effects | |||
| Using the Appearance Panel | 00:04:00 | ||
| Understanding the Effects Menu | 00:07:00 | ||
| Exporting from Illustrator | |||
| Creating PDF’s | 00:07:00 | ||
| Exporting to Other Formats | 00:08:00 | ||
| Importing Adobe PDF´s | 00:03:00 | ||
| Understanding Metadata | 00:04:00 | ||
| Printing your Document | 00:07:00 | ||
| Conclusion | |||
| Course recap | 00:01:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Adobe Illustrator CC Beginner | 00:00:00 | ||
Jodie Fitzgerald
Fills and strokes were my favorite part of this course. I was hooked in the laptop. So excited to get my certificate!
Kiera Rees
A very clear-cut, to the point course. Awesome!
Mohammad Wilson
Recently got a job in an Advertising Agency after the completition of this course. They’re super impressed with my work.
Summer O'Brien
This is a basic illustration course which everyone should learn. I got myself a job as a Graphic Designer!
Daisy Burrows
Superb course! I learnt about illustration in no time!
Corey Bolton
I can’t wait to include this skill in my CV. Thank you John Academy for making this possible!
Dominic Morton
The course covers all the basic and fundamental information during the first few modules making me comfortable. I loved their step by step approach of teaching. Remarkable!
Corey Booth
I knew nothing about Illustration but seeing the job market, i decided to take up this course. Trust me I don’t regret. It is worth every penny.
Spencer Morton
Illustration always seemed like a difficult course to me until I got enrolled here. A very simple and understandable course that is worth looking into.
Scott Palmer
Although I was familiar with Adobe Illustrator before, this course literally showed the techniques that I can implement to make myself efficient and more professional.