Adobe Illustrator CC for iPad

Name: Adobe Illustrator CC for iPad
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Learn from a published, professional designer with 22 years experience!

Created byDaniel Evans

Last updated 2/2023

English

What you'll learn

Learn the very best vector graphics program available for the iPad to create all kinds of graphics from symbols, logos and product packaging to name but a few.
Develop creative vector graphics using the Apple Pencil
Develop professional designs, anywhere
Symmetrical drawing for perfectly balanced illustrations
Master iPad and Desktop handover for seamless workflow
Create intricate shapes using the shape Builder Tool
Learn how to use grids and Radial Repeat to create awesome patterns
Master typographic aspects to develop intriguing text effects

Course content

9 sections • 54 lectures • 2h 51m total length

Introduction1:44
An introduction to this Illustrator for iPad course.
Vector VS Raster2:52
Discover the difference between raster / pixel and vector graphics.
Download Course Resources0:07
Download course resource files so that you can follow along.

Selecting Colours3:29
Discover how to select colours for fill and stroke in Illustrator to bring your illustrations to life.
Swatches3:00
Learning about color swatches and global colours in Adobe Illustrator.
Colour Books4:44
Using Colours Books and spot colours in Adobe Illustrator.
Linear Gradients3:30
Applying and adjusting linear gradients to an object.
Radial Gradients1:34
Apply radial gradients to objects and make adjustments.
Freeform Gradients2:40
Taking a look at the final gradient mode in Illustrator - Freeform Gradient.

Pencil Tool4:55
Discover the pencil tool in Illustrator to draw freehand.
Pencil Touch Shortcuts0:58
Exploring the Touch Shortcut function in Illustrator with the Pencil Tool.
Smoothing1:52
Learn how we can use the Smoothing function to make our pencil strokes flow better.
Pencil Tool Exercise 12:38
Having learned the pencil tool try your hand at the Pencil Tool Exercise in Illustrator!
Pencil Tool Exercise 22:59
Put your skill to the test by using the Pencil Tool in Illustrator using multiple joined strokes.
Pencil Tool Exercise 33:03
Draw the rabbit with the Pencil Tool in Illustrator using multiple lines.
Pen Tool2:09
Learn the fundamentals of the all important Pen Tool in Illustrator to develop precise paths.
Pen Tool Shortcuts1:49
Using the touch shortcut options and double tap with the Pen Tool.
Pen Tool Exercise3:11
Test your skill with the Pen Tool with this exercise.
Paint Brush Tool2:27
Create paint strokes with the 3 categories of Paint Brush Tool in Illustrator.
Blob Brush5:10
Study the Blob Brush Tool in Illustrator to create freehand fills.
Eraser1:36
Remove objects or parts of objects in Illustrator using the Eraser Tool.
Shape Tools5:30
Create simple geometric shapes in Illustrator using the Shapes Tools.
Shape Builder4:09
Develop complex objects in Illustrator using multiple, simple shapes and the Shape Builder.
Combine Shapes2:36
Create interesting and complex shapes using the Combine Shapes Panel.
Blend Tool3:10
Blend two objects together to develop intriguing effects.
Grid, Guides & Rulers3:27
Work more precisely with use of the Precision Panel offering Grids, Guides and Rulers.
Precision Mode3:01
Working more precisely with Precision Mode.

Artboards2:04
Using artboards to arrange our documents.
Layers7:14
Organize documents more effectively and improve workflow in Illustrator by use of Layers.
Selection Tool7:45
Exploring the Selection Tool in Illustrator to select and control objects and layers.
Direct Selection Tool2:14
Using the Direct Selection Tool to quickly and easily access and manipulate anchor points in Illustrator.
Simplify1:55
Remove unnecessary anchor points to simplify your paths at the click of a button.
Stroke Options2:49
Exploring the stroke options in Adobe Illustrator.
Align & Distribute3:41
Make your illustrations more orderly and precise with the Align and Distribute functions.
Vectorising Raster Images4:14
Discover how to convert a raster image into vector in Illustrator for iPad.
Outline Mode1:27
See the raw vectors in your work to be precise and to identify mistakes in Outline Mode.

Handover / Version History3:16
Learn how we can handover files from ipad to the desktop version of Adobe Illustrator CC and vice versa.
Quick Export as PNG1:46
Quickly and easily export a PNG file of all artboards.
Publish & Export2:07
Publish and Export your work with multiple artboards.
Sharing Illustrator Cloud Documents0:43
Learn how to share your Illustrator documents with other Adobe users.
Livestream2:31
Livestream your creative process to the world and learn from other creative users.

Requirements

An Apple iPad
An Apple Pencil is Preferred in order to draw better, but not essential
Illustrator or Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription
Willingness to learn with a positive attitude

Description

Adobe Illustrator is the leading, industry standard vector software which is now available for iPad!

Utilising the Apple Pencil, designers are now able to take advantage of on-screen drawing which provides optimal precision much like pencil on paper!

Illustrator has been used for decades as the number one application to design logos, web graphics, illustrations, posters and packaging and still today it shines as the go-to software for many of these applications.

Whether you are a complete beginner who wishes to learn a simple, yet highly effective vector graphics app, or an established designer who wishes to design on the go with the industries leading software, this course is for you!

This course offers the perfect opportunity for beginners to learn about vector graphic design whilst taking advantage of the Apple Pencil, which, in turn, makes work a breeze! Not only is working with the Apple Pencil an intuitive way to work, it’s also very therapeutic and highly satisfying!

If you’re a user of the desktop version of Illustrator, you’ll be delighted to learn how we can easily handover files from iPad to desktop and vice versa via Cloud Documents, creating seamless and effortless workflow allowing you to work on the go and then pick up on the same project at office or home!

Included in this course are downloadable exercise files, so you can try your hand at the taught techniques as we progress. What’s more, I’m always available in the Q&A to take you by the hand giving feedback to the projects and to answer any questions you may have.

I’m always committed to updating the course too to ensure that all content is up to date reflecting present features, keeping pace with Adobes frequent updates.

Join us today and we’ll explore Illustrator for iPad to take your design skills to the next level!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wishes to explore Illustrator for the first time
Those who are experienced in the desktop version of Illustrator who want to have freedom and perks of the iPad version
Anyone who is a budding graphic designer
Anyone who likes to develop art with mobile graphic apps

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 5min

Getting Started5 lectures • 24min

Colour6 lectures • 19min

Type3 lectures • 10min

Drawing18 lectures • 55min

Editing9 lectures • 33min

Advanced Features4 lectures • 15min

Publishing, Exporting & Sharing5 lectures • 10min

Final1 lecture • 1min

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