Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2021 release) by Brian Wood -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Where are the Lesson Files? Contents Getting Started

About Classroom in a Book® Prerequisites Installing the program Fonts used in this book Online Content Restoring default preferences Additional resources Adobe Authorized Training Partners

What’s New in adobe Illustrator (2021 Release) A Quick Tour of Adobe Illustrator (2021 Release)

Starting the lesson

1. Getting to Know the Work Area

Introducing Adobe Illustrator Opening an Illustrator file Exploring the workspace Changing the view of artwork Navigating multiple artboards Arranging multiple documents Review questions Review answers

2. Techniques for Selecting Artwork

Starting the lesson Selecting objects Aligning objects Working with groups Exploring object arrangement Review questions Review answers

3. Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard

Starting the lesson Creating a new document Working with basic shapes Using Image Trace to convert raster images into editable vector art Working with drawing modes Review questions Review answers

4. Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths

Starting the lesson Editing paths and shapes Combining shapes Using the Width tool Review questions Review answers

5. Transforming Artwork

Starting the lesson Working with artboards Working with rulers and guides Transforming content Review questions Review answers

6. Using the Basic Drawing Tools

Starting the lesson Creating with the Curvature tool Creating dashed lines Drawing with the Pencil tool Joining with the Join tool Adding arrowheads to paths Review questions Review answers

7. Drawing with the Pen Tool

Starting the lesson Understanding curved paths An introduction to drawing with the Pen tool Creating artwork with the Pen tool Editing paths and points Review questions Review answers

8. Using Color to Enhance Artwork

Starting the lesson Exploring color modes Working with color Working with Live Paint Review questions Review answers

9. Drawing with the Pen Tooladding Type to a Project

Starting the lesson Adding type Formatting type Resizing and reshaping type objects Creating and applying text styles Wrapping text Warping text Working with type on a path Creating text outlines Review questions Review answers

10. Organizing your Artwork with Layers

Starting the lesson Creating layers and sublayers Editing layers and objects Creating a clipping mask Review questions Review answers

11. Gradients, Blends, and Patterns

Starting the lesson Working with gradients Working with blended objects Creating patterns Review questions Review answers

12. Using Brushes to Create an AD

Starting the lesson Working with brushes Using Calligraphic brushes Using Art brushes Using Pattern brushes Using Bristle brushes Working with the Blob Brush tool Review questions Review answers

13. Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles

Starting the lesson Using the Appearance panel Using live effects Applying a Photoshop effect Using graphic styles Review questions Review answers

14. Creating Artwork for a T-Shirt

Starting the lesson Working with symbols Working with Creative Cloud libraries Working with global editing Review questions Review answers

15. Placing and Working with Images

Starting the lesson Combining artwork Placing image files Masking images Working with image links Review questions Review answers

16. Sharing Projects

Starting the lesson Packaging a file Creating a PDF Creating pixel-perfect drawings Exporting artboards and assets Review questions Review answers

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