Illustrator Fundamentals: An Introduction to Illustrator CC

Module 1: Getting Started with Illustrator CC

• Restoring default preferences
• Delete or save the current Illustrator preferences file
• Additional resources

Module 2: Getting to Know the Work Area

• Introducing Adobe Illustrator
• Starting Illustrator and opening a file
• Exploring the workspace
• Changing the View of artwork
• Navigating multiple artboards
• Arranging multiple documents
• Working with the Tools and Control panel
• Working with Workspaces

Module 3: Techniques for Selecting Artwork

• Selecting objects
• Aligning objects
• Working with groups
• Exploring object arrangement
• Hiding and locking objects
• Selecting similar objects

Module 4: Using Shapes to Create Artwork

• Creating a new document
• Working with basic shapes
• Using Image Trace to convert images to vectors
• Working with drawing modes

Module 5: Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths

• Editing paths and shapes
• Combining shapes
• Working with the Pathfinder panel
• Creating compound paths
• Using the Width tool

Module 6: Transforming Artwork

• Working with artboards
• Working with rulers and guides
• Transforming content

Module 7: Using the Basic Drawing Tools

• Creating with the Curvature tool
• Creating dashed lines
• Drawing with the Pencil tool
• Joining with the Join tool
• Adding arrowheads to paths

Module 8: Drawing with the Pen tool

• Understanding curved paths
• An introduction to Drawing with the Pen Tool
• Creating artwork with the Pen tool
• Editing paths and points

Module 9: Using Color in Illustrator CC

• Exploring color modes
• Working with color
• Working with Live Paint
• Applying an existing color
• Working with the Color panel
• Creating swatches and spot colors

Module 10: Adding Type to a Project

• Adding type
• Formatting type
• Resizing and reshaping type objects
• Creating and applying text styles
• Wrapping text
• Warping text
• Creating type on a path
• Creating text outlines

Module 11: Organizing Your Artwork with Layers

• Creating layers and sub layers
• Editing layers and objects
• Creating a clipping mask
• Applying appearance attributes to layers

Module 12: Using Gradient, Blends, and Patterns in Illustrator CC

• Working with gradients
• Working with blended objects
• Creating patterns

Module 13: Using Brushes in Illustrator CC

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