Adobe Illustrator CC: Essential Illustrator CC Training

Module 1: Getting Started with Illustrator

⏳ 30 minutes

• Topics: Interface navigation, artboards, and workspace customization

• Hands-on: Create a new document, set up multiple artboards, and explore basic tools

Module 2: Drawing Tools & Shapes

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Pen Tool, Curvature Tool, Shape Builder, Pathfinder, and basic drawing techniques

• Hands-on: Practice drawing geometric icons and combining shapes with Pathfinder

Module 3: Working with Color & Strokes

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Fill and stroke settings, gradients, color swatches, and custom palettes

• Hands-on: Apply gradient fills, adjust stroke weights, and create a color scheme

Module 4: Typography & Text Effects

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Type tool, text boxes, font pairing, character styles, and text wrapping

• Hands-on: Create a poster layout using styled text and layered typography

Module 5: Brushes, Effects & Appearance

⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: Custom brushes, Graphic Styles, Effects panel, and Appearance attributes

• Hands-on: Apply artistic brushes and add visual effects to illustrations

Module 6: Logo & Icon Design Projects

⏳ 1.5 hours

• Topics: Logo grids, minimal design, flat icons, and responsive graphics

• Hands-on: Design a modern logo and a full icon set for a mobile app

Module 7: Preparing for Print & Web ⏳ 1 hour

• Topics: CMYK vs. RGB, bleed and trim, exporting for web and print

• Hands-on: Prepare and export a business card design for professional printing

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