Adobe Illustrator
Course Information
Duration: 20 Hours
Fee: $1000
Description
This course is targeted for beginners who want to learn graphic design. Adobe Illustrator is one of the most common software used by Graphic Designers and is
much skill in demand.By learning Illustrator you will be able to create vector images,flat illustrations, logos, typography and make creatives for your social
media page.
Topics Covered
1. Introduction
- About the Software + Why use Adobe Illustrator
- Uses of Adobe Illustrator
- Understanding the Interface
- How to open up an Artboard + Specifying Dimensions
- Understanding the Various Tools
- Shortcut Keys and how you can use Them
- Working With Fonts
- Learn about Layers, the Path finder Panel and the Align Panel
2. Illustration
- How to make Simple Objects by using Different Tools
- Adding Drop Shadow
- Files Saving in Raw File (AI)
- Learn how to Add Gradients
- Artboard/Document Selection for Specific Purpose
- Manage Group Objects and Adjust Opacity
- Learn to use photos as references to make your illustration
3. Color Theory
- Learn Combinations/Sets of colours from the Colour Wheel
- Psychology of colours
- Why brands use a particular Colour Scheme
- Learn how to Align Texts in different Colours in Posters
4. Logo Design
- Introduction
- Difference between Positive Space logo and negative space logo
- Creating different kinds of logos
- Logo Design tips: Dos and don'ts
- Learn to Create 3D logo
- Saving each file in a Raw file as a backup
5. Typography
- Introduction
- Learn to Create 3D and Isometric Typography
- Learn to Make different kinds of Typography
- Golden Rules for Typography
6. Packaging Design
- Introduction of Packaging
- Create Different kinds of Packaging with Correct Dimensions
- Add Logos, Colour Scheme, and Information to Packaging
- Adding Effects to Package Design
- Choosing the Artboard for your Product Packaging
- Save the Templates in Raw file (AI) and JPEG Format
7. 3D Mockup
- Learn to make a 3D mockup
- Create Realistic Packaging from the Packaging Templates
- Save the Mockup in Raw file (AI) and JPEG Format
8. Social Media
- Top Websites to promote your work and get Business Clients
- Use Social Media for Graphic Design and Advertise your Work
- Why do Graphic Designers need Social Media?
- Use Images and Compose them in Creating Graphics for Social Media
- Tips for Creating Graphics for Social Media
9. Vector Images
- Difference between a Vector and Raster Image
- How to Convert an AI file into JPEG or a PNG format
- Convert JPEG into Vector Image
- Learn to Create Simple Vector Illustrations
- File Formats for Printing
- Using the Print Merge Wizard
10. Portfolio Development
- After the completion of this course, the students will be required to develop portfolio of their work done in Illustrator.