Advanced Illustrator Creative Cloud (CC) Training (ILLCC.2)
Course Length: 1 day
Delivery Methods:
Available as private class only
Course Overview
This Advanced Illustrator CC training class is designed for the experienced Illustrator user and covers features such as 3-D effects, clipping masks, perspective drawing, charts and graphs, and web graphics. The hands-on exercises allow the student to learn by doing.
Course Benefits
- Learn to build a packaging layout and create a 3D rendering from the artwork.
- Learn to work with graphs.
- Learn to work with perspective grids.
- Learn to prepare web assets in Illustrator.
Course Outline
- Candy Packaging
- Building the File Structure
- Create the Package File from a Template
- Use Image Trace to Create a Complex Image
- Understanding Image Trace Options
- Sample Colors and Create Custom Swatches
- Working with Styles and Effects
- Transform and Warp Design Elements
- Apply a Warp Effect
- Understanding the Glyphs panel
- Create a 3D Effect
- Create Type on a Path
- Type on a Path Options
- Place a Native Photoshop File
- Apply Transparent Effects
- Understanding Transparency Panel Options
- Creating an Opacity Mask
- Use the Touch Type Tool
- Apply a Built-In Graphic Style
- Preparing Artwork for Output
- Define Raster Effect Settings
- Preview Transparency Flattening
- More About Outputting Complex Files
- Export a PDF File for Proofing
- Previewing the Box in 3D
- Export Artboards for Screens
- Create Symbols for Box Panels
- Map the Art to a 3D Box
- Building the File Structure
- Consumer Infographics
- Creating Charts and Graphs
- Distinguishing Types of Graphs
- Create a Line Graph
- Change Graph Formatting Options
- Transform Graph Objects and Graph Components
- Format Graph Markers
- Unify Template and Graph Elements
- Create a Bar Graph
- Define Graph Column Graphics
- Edit Graph Data
- Create a Pie Graph
- Edit Pie Graph Elements
- Drawing in Perspective
- Define the Perspective Grid
- Understanding Default Perspective Grids
- Draw in Perspective
- Moving Objects in Perspective
- Work with Type in Perspective
- Transforming Perspective Type Objects
- Other Perspective Grid Options
- Creating Charts and Graphs
- Website Interface
- Using Color Groups and Live Color
- Use a Color Group to Change Multiple Swatches
- Use a Color Group to Manage File Colors
- More about Recoloring Options
- Work with Live Paint Groups
- Creating Website Graphics
- Examine an HTML Page
- Examine the Pixel Grid
- Define Object Names
- Create a Gradient Page Background
- Create Character Styles
- Export CSS and Image Files
- Manually Export Site Assets
- Exporting Assets for Web Design
- Using Color Groups and Live Color
Class Materials
Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.
Class Prerequisites
Experience in the following is required for this Illustrator class:
- Experience with the basics of Illustrator.