Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) by Wood, Brian -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Where are the Lesson Files? 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 Centers

What’S New In Adobe Illustrator CC (2018 Release)

New Properties panel Puppet Warp tool Artboard Improvements Variable fonts Enhanced export experience Add and share text assets using Creative Cloud libraries Other enhancements

A Quick Tour of Adobe Illustrator CC (2018 Release)

Getting started

1 Getting to Know the Work Area

Introducing Adobe Illustrator Starting Illustrator and opening a file Exploring the workspace Changing the view of artwork Navigating artboards Arranging multiple documents

2 Techniques for Selecting Artwork

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

3 Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard

Starting the lesson Creating a new document Working with basic shapes Working with the Shaper tool Using Image Trace Working with drawing modes

4 Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths

Starting the lesson Editing paths and shapes Using the Eraser tool Combining shapes Using the Width tool

5 Transforming Artwork

Starting the lesson Working with artboards Working with rulers and guides Transforming content

6 Creating an Illustration with the Drawing Tools

Starting the lesson An intro to drawing with the Pen tool Creating artwork with the Pen tool Drawing with the Curvature tool Editing curves Creating a dashed line Adding arrowheads to a path Working with the Pencil tool Joining with the Join tool

7 Using Color to Enhance Signage

Starting the lesson Exploring color modes Working with color Working with Live Paint

8 Adding Type to a Poster

Starting the lesson Adding type to the poster 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

9 Organizing your Artwork with Layers

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

10 Gradients, Blends, and Patterns

Starting the lesson Working with gradients Working with blended objects Painting with patterns

11 Using Brushes to Create a Poster

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

12 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

13 Creating Artwork for a T-Shirt

Starting the lesson Working with symbols Working with Creative Cloud libraries

14 Using Illustrator CC With Other Adobe Applications

Starting the lesson Combining artwork Placing image files Masking images Working with image links Packaging a file Creating a PDF

15 Exporting Assets

Starting the lesson Creating Pixel-Perfect Drawings Exporting artboards and assets Creating CSS from your design

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