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Overview
You have probably used Adobe® Illustrator® Level 1 to create simple illustrations and logos. If you are ready to go beyond the basics and create more complex and exciting illustrations for either print or the web, Adobe Illustrator Level 2 is for you.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals and marketing communications professionals. It is also for people switching to a design job or taking on new design responsibilities who have already completed the Level 1 offering or have equivalent experience.
At Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Working with Layers
- Blending colors and shapes
- Work with gradients
- Working with brushes
- Using Live Effects
- Creating custom brushes
- Using Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles
- Working with Symbols
- Preparing artwork for the web
Outline
Lesson 1: Organizing Artwork with Layers
- Using the layers panel
- Creating, locking and rearranging layers
- Merge layers
- Pasting layers
- Applying appearance attributes
- Creating clipping masks
Lesson 2: Blending Colors and Shapes
- Working with Gradients
- Creating and Applying a Linear Gradient to a Fill
- Adjusting the Direction and Angle of a Gradient Fill
- Applying a Gradient to a Stroke
- Editing a Gradient on a Stroke
- Creating and Applying a Radial Gradient
- Editing the Radial Gradient Colors
- Adjusting the Radial Gradient
- Applying Gradients to Multiple Objects
- Adding Transparency to Gradients
- Working with Blended Objects
- Creating a Blend with Specified Steps
- Modifying a Blend
- Creating and Editing Smooth Color Blends
Lesson 3: Working with Brushes
- Using Calligraphic Brushes
- Editing a Brush
- Using a Fill Color with Brushes
- Removing a Brush Stroke
- Using Art Brushes; Drawing with the Paintbrush Tool
- Editing Paths with the Paintbrush Tool
- Creating an Art Brush
- Editing an Art Brush
- Using Bristle Brushes
- Changing Bristle Brush Options
- Painting with a Bristle Brush
- Using Pattern Brushes
- Creating a Pattern Brush
- Applying a Pattern Brush
- Working with the Blob Brush Tool
- Drawing with the Blob Brush Tool
- Merging Paths with the Blob Brush Tool
Lesson 4: Using Effects and Graphic Styles
- Using the appearance panel
- Adding multiple strokes and fills to a path
- Using live effects
- Applying raster effects
- 3d effects
- Using graphic styles
- Scaling strokes and effects
Lesson 5: Working with Symbols
- Working with Symbols
- Using Existing Illustrator Symbol Libraries
- Creating Symbols
- Editing a Symbol
- Replacing a Symbol
- Breaking a Link to a Symbol
- Editing Symbol Options
- Working with the Symbolism Tools
- Spraying Symbol Instances
- Editing Symbols with the Symbolism Tools
- Storing and Retrieving Artwork in the Symbols Panel
Lesson 6: Preparing Content for the Web
- Using the Save for Web command
- Adobe Web Fonts
- Using the Pixel Grid
- Using the Slice Tool
- Creating CSS code
Additional Lesson: Working with Perspective Drawing
- Understanding Perspective
- Understanding the Perspective Grid
- Working with the Perspective Grid
- Using the Preset Grid
- Editing the Perspective Grid
- Drawing Objects in Perspective
- Selecting and Transforming Objects in Perspective
- Attaching Content to Perspective
- Editing Planes and Objects Together
- Adding and Editing Text in Perspective
- Working with Symbols in Perspective
- Adding Symbols to the Perspective Grid
- Transforming Symbols in Perspective
- Releasing Content from Perspective
- Working with the Horizontal Plane
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should complete the Adobe® Illustrator® Level 1 course, or have equivalent knowledge.
FAQ
What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
How do I enroll for this class?
Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
What happens once I purchase a class?
You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
What is your late policy?
If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
What happens when I finish my class?
You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.