The application of basic shapes, gradients, masks, and blending
The principles of drawing in Adobe Illustrator
The principles and use of iconography and typography
How to make charts and graphs and 3D design
Tips on finding and developing your own style
The principles of graphic design and illustration
The effective use of tools and elements in Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator’s effects and brushes and how to apply them
How to design a logo
How to create pattern designs, zines, and isometric illustrations
Who is this for:
Freelance graphic designers and illustrators wanting to boost their career
Beginner designers and anyone interested in graphic design and illustration
Entrepreneurs or business owners wanting to create and grow their brand
Digital marketers or virtual assistants wanting to impress their clients with awesome content
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So far, I'm enjoying the course thoroughly. The instructor gives the necessary information to each shortcut and she leaves room for me, as the student, to apply it and remember what I have done. Which is a challenge for me as my memory isn't great HA! But, it's enough to get the brain thinking and grasping what is taught.
Curriculum for Adobe Illustrator
29.5 hours of valuable material
22 sections • 157 lectures • 29h 36m total length
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
2 lectures • 18min
Introduction to the course • 10:39
Launch Adobe Illustrator • 07:15
Functionality
8 lectures • 37 min
Introduction to AI functionality • 01:02
Artboards • 05:18
Vector/Raster • 01:47
Navigation Tools • 02:33
Basic Shapes • 05:03
Combining Shapes • 05:35
Transform Tools • 06:11
Organising Your Objects • 09:35
Basic Shapes
4 lectures • 1hr 16min
Introduction to Basic Shapes • 00:14
Pet Illustration • 39:10
Seeing Basic Shapes in Everything • 10:00
Creating a Human Standing • 26:55
Effects
6 lectures • 40 min
Introduction to Effects • 00:23
Swatches • 06:01
Strokes • 06:44
Distort Tools • 17:27
Intertwine Shapes • 04:45
Create Blurry Glass Effect • 05:05
Drawing in Adobe Illustrator
15 lectures • 2hr 32min
Drawing in Illustrator Intro • 01:04
Drawing Tools • 20:49
Pen Tool • 10:44
Curvature Tool • 00:45
Live Trace • 09:25
Making a Doodle • 17:21
Digitising a Photo by Tracing • 45:44
Freehand Drawing: Finding Inspiration • 06:42
Sketch & Planning • 07:43
Scamps • 01:36
Composition • 03:19
Digital Illustration • 08:14
Choosing your Colour Palette • 01:21
Adding Colour • 16:10
Saving out Images Results • 00:35
Brushes
4 lectures • 48min
Calligraphy & Art Brush • 10:17
Scatter Brush • 08:19
Noise Scattered Brush • 08:45
Grain Shader Assignment • 20:49
Create a Logo
7 lectures • 1hr 14 min
Introduction to Creating a Logo • 12:06
Logo Design Don'ts • 08:21
Favourite Logos • 05:37
Reference Images • 02:15
From Scamp to Final Design • 34:43
Colouring • 03:10
Wordmark Logo • 08:12
Iconography
10 lectures • 2hr 53min
Introduction to Icons • 00:34
Illustrated Icons • 07:35
Scamp Your Ideas • 02:33
Brush Tool for Set 1 • 43:50
Finalising Icon Set 1 • 27:09
Pen Tool for Set 2 • 43:32
Finalising Icon Set 2 • 33:45
Introduction to App Icons • 00:19
App Icons Do's and Don'ts • 06:38
Create your Own App Icon • 06:58
Spot Illustrations
3 lectures • 1hr 25min
Introduction to Spot Illustrations • 05:31
Digital Illustration of Spot Illustrations • 49:47
Finishing up • 29:33
Typography
10 lectures • 1hr 40min
Introduction to Typography • 07:37
Type Tools • 05:20
Ideas Typographic Layout for a Poster • 04:01
Background to Typefaces and Fonts • 04:29
Neon Effect • 05:02
Poster 1 • 13:08
Poster 2 • 17:26
Poster 3 - Warped Type Effect • 16:22
3D Looking Type • 16:02
Handwritten Font • 10:51
Geometric Grid-Based Designs
2 lectures • 29min
Setting Up Some Grids • 03:37
Playing with Grids and Colour • 25:42
Gradients
5 lectures • 1hr 31min
Introduction to Gradients • 00:51
Gradients 101 • 08:18
Gradient Mesh Tool - Grain and Shapes • 20:25
Gradient Mesh Tool - Vinyl Cover • 12:38
Gradient Art • 48:41
Charts and Graphs
6 lectures • 1hr 26min
Introduction to Charts and Graphs • 00:28
Pie Charts • 30:34
Line Graphs • 26:15
Area Chart • 13:04
Column Graph Tool • 09:26
Bar Graph Tool • 06:25
Pattern Design
6 lectures • 1hr 14min
Introduction to Patterns • 00:45
Normal Patterns Design • 15:53
Halloween Pattern • 25:41
Saving Your Pattern to Library • 03:23
Abstract Shapes with Effects • 07:23
Abstract Patterns • 20:28
Masks
3 lectures • 13 min
Introduction to Masks • 00:35
Recap on Masks • 05:16
Quick Practice • 07:16
Finding Your Style
5 lectures • 1hr 58min
Introduction • 00:32
New Yorker Iconic Illustration • 39:01
Your Own City • 01:04:56
Adding Shading by Using Masks • 10:44
Saving for Print • 02:49
3D Designs
9 lectures • 1hr 38min
Introduction to 3D • 00:51
Difference between 3D and 2D • 01:40
3D Balloons • 07:32
3D Looking Furry Monster • 09:28
Character Setup • 12:19
3D Character • 14:04
3D Character Finishing off • 04:55
3D Isometric Shapes • 15:22
3D Cassette Player • 32:10
Isometric Illustrations
14 lectures • 2hr 17 min
Introduction to Isometric Drawings • 00:43
Room: Isometric Grid Setup • 03:36
Room: Basic Shapes and Understanding of Isometric • 11:52
Room: Creating the Room • 04:53
Room: Bed, Artwork, Bedside and Lamp • 16:29
Room: Couch and Carpet • 09:47
Room: Windows • 06:27
Room: Finishing Touches • 08:56
Isometrics Text: Iso-3D Blend Text • 11:00
Creating a City: Building 1 • 08:23
Creating a City: Building 2 • 11:17
Creating a City: Cars • 16:03
Creating a City: Trees and Bench • 13:47
Creating a City: Building 3 (L-shaped) • 14:04
Zine Creation
5 lectures • 52min
What is a Zine? • 05:26
Scamps, Ideas, Layout • 03:52
Digitising the Zine • 28:04
Finishing Touches • 12:22
Layout for Print • 01:58
Setup for Animation
1 lecture • 7min
Setup Your Work Files for Animation • 07:00
Blending
7 lectures • 1hr 48min
Introduction to Blending • 01:04
Blending Options with Transparency • 06:06
Multiply Artwork • 28:02
Multiply Artwork 2 • 24:06
Text Blending • 05:52
Blend Tool & Halftone Effect • 04:55
Halftone Illustration • 37:27
Bonus: Fast Learning
25 lectures • 2hr 39 min
Part 1 • 07:33
Part 2 • 05:19
Part 3 • 04:14
Part 4 • 08:46
Part 5 • 03:22
Part 6 • 06:44
Part 7 • 03:16
Part 8 • 10:12
Part 9 • 08:11
Part 10 • 09:49
Part 11 • 04:30
Part 12 • 09:37
Part 13 • 12:49
Part 14 • 02:59
Part 15 • 04:18
Part 16 • 04:41
Part 17 • 04:04
Part 18 • 04:41
Part 19 • 06:12
Part 20 • 06:03
Part 21 • 08:47
Part 22 • 09:15
Part 23 • 06:04
Part 24 • 07:22
Last Words • 00:33
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