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Adobe Illustrator Intermediate (2023)
Get more familiar with the basic tools of Adobe's leading vector graphics softwarePreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 34 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : Stephen Steinbach 8 chapters · 34 Lessons · 2h 17m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
In this course on Adobe Illustrator Intermediate 2023, you will continue to explore the foundations of Illustrator and what you can accomplish with its basic toolset. You will learn how to set up a project file and establish a custom workspace. Using the basic drawing tools and design tools, you will also learn how to draw various graphics. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the new 3D tools available with Illustrator 2023. Professional graphic designers know how to manage the workspace for custom use, such as how to speed up workflow. You will dive deep into these skills that professionals use in the field to build your knowledge on workflow progression, such as how to create custom workspaces. This includes how to package an Illustrator file, which are essential skills essential to be able to export Illustrator files to various file formats. Designers also know how to manipulate and transform objects to create more complex shapes. Using the shape builder tool and other various design tools, you will continue to explore the basic drawing tools by creating various infographics. Finally, you will learn to use the same 3D design tools that experts in the field utilize for a 3D environment workflow. These tools, such as the new 3D extrude and bevel effects tools, were recently introduced to Illustrator, and are great additions to your graphic design skill set.
What You'll Learn
- Set up an Illustrator project file and establish a custom workspace
- Draw and design icons and infographics using the basic drawing and design tools
- Create custom symbols and use the shape builder, line width, and twirl tools
- Package and export Illustrator files to various file formats
- Use the new 3D tools, including 3D extrude and bevel effects, for a 3D environment workflow
- Build custom 3D models and import custom 3D material
Key Takeaways
- This intermediate course continues exploring Illustrator's basic toolset to draw various graphics and build workflow skills used by professional graphic designers.
- Learners cover workspace management and workflow progression, including creating custom workspaces, packaging files, and exporting to various file formats.
- The course teaches manipulating and transforming objects to create more complex shapes using the shape builder tool and other design tools while building infographics.
- It provides a solid understanding of the new 3D tools in Illustrator 2023, including the recently introduced 3D extrude and bevel effects tools.
- Lessons include layer management, image trace, recolor artwork, the pen tool, custom presets, art boards, importing scripts, and keyboard shortcuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will explore drawing and design tools, learn how to draw and design icons and infographics, create custom symbols, and discover how to use the new 3D tools available in Illustrator 2023.
Does this course cover the 3D features in Illustrator 2023?
Yes. By the end you will have a solid understanding of the new 3D tools, including the 3D extrude and bevel effects tools, and you will learn to create a custom 3D model and import and create custom 3D material.
What graphic design workflow skills does this course teach?
It covers skills professionals use in the field, such as creating custom workspaces, packaging an Illustrator file, exporting to various file formats, working with art boards, importing scripts, and using keyboard shortcuts to speed up workflow.
What skills are associated with this course?
The course is associated with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Illustrator Certification skills.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into lessons that progress from project file setup, file packaging and exports, and layer management to infographics, custom icons and symbols, design tools, and custom 3D modeling.
