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The Ultimate Adobe Illustrator Course: from Novice to Expert

Name: The Ultimate Adobe Illustrator Course: from Novice to Expert
Rating: 4.4 (10 reviews)

Learn Adobe Illustrator from scratch and become a pro in it, the most easy way

Created byRiddhi WD

Last updated 7/2022

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Become a graphic designer
10 well designed modules explained in detail
Assignment at the end of each module
Create your own Designer portfolio
Create your own color palette or download it from the Adobe cloud
3D Designing(made really really simple)
Trace manually and automatically
Indepth knowledge of all the tools and libraries in Illustrator
Learn how to work on different artboards and layers together and separately
Learn to create carousal
Learn to create complicated logos the easy way
Learn text warping on different shapes
Learn how to create logos or text with negative space(most trending these days)
Learn to export your artwork for different mediums and resolutions
Create seamless patterns quite seamlessly(aha!)
Learn to work with different brushes and also create your own custom brushes
Learn sketching with the help of pen or pencil tool
Learn to create awesome artwork with just the basic shapes
Learn object transformation in a fun way

Course content

10 sections • 45 lectures • 6h 28m total length

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator2:16
Install Adobe Illustrator, set up a customized workspace, and master tools and brushes for beginners. Learn shapes, 3D basics, and typography through projects and exercises.
What is illustrator and what is it used for?1:38
Explore how Adobe Illustrator, a vector-based graphic software, enables scalable artwork for digital and print, from minimalistic to complex illustrations, logos, typography, infographics, and billboards.
Get to know your Illustrator CC, setting up the workspace11:45
Learn to navigate Illustrator CC, set up the workspace, and tailor document sizes, color modes, and tools—from pen and curvature tools to shape and paintbrush—for web and print projects.
Artboards8:58
Create a document with multiple artboards and layers in Illustrator. Arrange artboards with configurable spacing, navigate between them with shortcuts, and export the artwork in formats suitable for Instagram carousels.
Layers4:38
Organize your Illustrator projects with layers to separate fills and outlines, manage the thickness and color, and keep complex designs efficient using sublayers and visibility controls.
Grids, guide and rulers. A guide for creating a balanced looking design13:03
Leverage grids, guides, and rulers to craft balanced designs in Illustrator. Use smart guides and snap to grid for precise margins, and convert objects to guides for brochures and layouts.

Placing the template layer3:56
Set up a new Adobe Illustrator document, import a sketch, rotate to 90 degrees with shift, scale, and work on the template layer and other layers for a guided scene.
Naming the layers and free transformation4:02
Learn to organize illustrations by naming layers for background and buildings, distort shapes with anchor points, and create vertical reflections with copy for precise alignment.
Duplication made easy5:52
Create a bridge between two reflected buildings in Adobe Illustrator by using the line tool, strokes, and duplicating with keyboard shortcuts, then align and adjust stroke width.
Using basic shapes to create structures11:47
Use basic shapes such as rectangles and triangles to design structures, align and unite paths with the pathfinder, manage layers, and apply reference points to build cohesive compositions.
Adding details7:04
Add detailed doors and windows on a dedicated layer, duplicate and scale elements with anchor points for perspective, adjust stroke weight and opacity to integrate buildings and trees.
Adding more details16:11
Create trees, buildings, and a street scene in Illustrator using shapes and color fills. Master layering, alignment, and pathfinder tricks for cohesive roads and vehicles.
Adding details to the remaining layers17:19
Add mountains, sun, and clouds using polygons, color strokes, and rotation to create a layered landscape, then design windmills with the center of rotation, align elements, and export.

What is pen tool and how to use pen tool21:36
Master the pen tool in Illustrator to create custom shapes, adjusting anchor points and bezier handles for precise curvature.
How to use pencil tool8:29
Explore using the pencil tool in Illustrator, compare it to the pen tool, manage anchor points, delete with minus, and smooth paths to connect the last anchors.
Sketching a comic character in a fun way15:01
Practice sketching and outlining a panda character in Adobe Illustrator by using pen and pencil tools, refining anchor points, adjusting strokes, and preparing for live paint coloring.
Blob brush tool6:07
Master the blob brush tool to paint color blobs with no stroke, adjust size using square brackets, and clean up edges by erasing excess while keeping color beneath outlines.
Color fast with the bucket fill tool4:47
Color fast with the life paint bucket tool by coloring outlines, selecting swatches, and switching colors with left and right arrows for quick, vivid illustrations.
Add highlights and shades to the sketch5:29
Add highlights and shades to the sketch by using the selection tool to change stroke appearance, adjust width, and apply color changes for a cohesive illustration.

What is the difference between CMYK and RGB color mode6:38
Explore rgb versus cmyk color modes in illustrator, with rgb for digital media and cmyk for print, and create tints, shades, and tones using hex codes and palettes.
Color palette and Swatches. Create your own color palette for your brand5:52
Discover how to use and create color swatches and palettes in Adobe Illustrator, access the default swatches, add custom palettes from color.adobe.com, save to a library, and apply gradients.
What are gradients and how to create your own gradient7:02
Learn to create and customize gradients in Illustrator using the gradient panel, apply linear and radial options, adjust angles and scales, and extract color palettes from images with Adobe Color.
What is a gradient mesh and color realistic object with gradient mesh16:19
Learn to create and color a gradient mesh in Adobe Illustrator by dividing objects into grids, coloring grid points and sections, and refining shading for a smooth, 3d look.

Introduction to pathfinder tool11:02
Discover how to use the pathfinder tool to unite, minus, intersect, exclude, and divide overlapping shapes, creating varied silhouettes and outlines for complex Illustrator designs.
Shape builder tool and an example logo created with the help of the tool15:41
Learn to use the shape builder tool in Illustrator to merge intersecting shapes and create a logo. Explore offset paths, color changes, and compound objects for gradient effects.
Blend object19:11
Learn to use the Illustrator blend tool to transition between two objects, choosing smooth or specified steps or distance, and refine with anchor points and colors.

Introduction and Calligraphic brush8:20
Explore Illustrator's five brush types, focusing on the calligraphic brush to simulate real calligraphy, adjust angle and size, and create custom brushes.
Scatter brush8:49
Explore how to create and customize a scatter brush in Illustrator, distributing objects along a path with fixed or random size, spacing, and rotation, and apply it to strokes.
Art brush8:38
Create and customize brushes in adobe illustrator, turning symbols into strokes, and learn to apply colorization, stretch constraints, and brush types to craft natural, plant-like illustrations.
Bristle brush5:03
Learn to use the bristle brush in Adobe Illustrator, choosing brushes like flat, fine, and angled tips to create watercolor-like strokes while adjusting size, density, opacity, and stiffness.
Pattern brush6:51
Learn to create and customize pattern brushes in Illustrator by building a loop-like pattern from semicircles, applying vertical reflection, zero spacing, and precise beginning-to-end control for seamless paths.

What are patterns create a seamless pattern10:43
Learn to create seamless patterns in Adobe Illustrator by designing a 400 by 400 tile, making patterns from swatches and color palettes, and exploring grid or brick pattern options.
Create a seamless pattern from a geometric shape2:21
Create a seamless geometric pattern by combining a hexagon and a flower-like shape, experiment with different shapes, adjust tile dimensions, and ensure tiles do not overlap for a clean repeat.

Automatic tracing option in Adobe Illustrator9:12
Convert images to vector artwork using image trace from the window menu with preview, selecting presets like high fidelity photo or grayscale for scalable results.
Tracing and extracting colors from the image3:46
Trace and extract colors from images in Illustrator. Compare high and low fidelity results and build reusable color palettes and shade sets, including sunflower and skin tones.

Introduction to 3D image creation and the transformation14:29
Learn to create 3D objects from 2D shapes in Illustrator by extruding and beveling, map text and symbols onto 3D surfaces, and adjust lighting and shading.
Apply 3d effects on text and use different symbols6:23
Apply 3-D effects to text by adjusting extrusion, perspective, and z dimension to create depth, then explore angles and rotation for varied 3-D appearances.

Introduction to type tool17:16
Explore the type tool in Adobe Illustrator, mastering font selection, size, alignment, hyphenation, and text on shapes or paths, plus transformative edits of individual characters.
Text envelope3:50
Wrap text around a shape using envelope distort in Illustrator, edit the content and the envelope separately, and try wrapping text around ships or other shapes.
Warping the text3:31
Apply warping to text in Illustrator to transform ordinary typography into dynamic designs using effects like bend, distortion, horizontal or vertical warp, and texture adjustments.
Use text as a Cllipping mask6:14
Learn to create text as a clipping mask in Illustrator by expanding the text appearance, converting it to a single object, and placing an image behind it for a reveal.
Use negative space in your text or logo7:51
Learn to craft negative space in text and logos, using examples like the FedEx arrow and martini-house designs, and apply Illustrator techniques such as tracking, shape edits, and white-space coloring.
Fancy Font Style12:57
Explore creating fancy expressive typography in Illustrator by manipulating individual characters, applying envelope distort and warp effects, and layering patterns, gradients, and strokes to design dynamic text.
Shortcut Files0:03
Conclusion0:48
Celebrate completing the course and earning a Udemy certified illustrator design, and stay connected through updates while sharing your work on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Requirements

You need to install Adobe Illustrator in your system. A trial version is available on Adobe
No previous designing skills needed
No previous knowledge to use Illustrator needed

Description

Do you think of learning a designing software but do not know exactly where to start from? Do you wish that there must be a course, which can teach you Adobe Illustrator from the scratch, then you have landed at the right place.

Hi there, I am Riddhi! And I am here on Udemy to hold your hand in this journey of learning Adobe Illustrator CC. Illustrator is an amazing tool, to learn digital art, which can also land you a great job in designing. This course is designed in modules, where each module is designed in a way that the things which you have learned in one module, will work as a base to learn the upcoming module. Adobe teaches you stunning vector art, which is versatile on any medium.

This course can be taken by anyone who is interested in learning digital art. The course starts with a tour explaining Adobe Illustrator software and getting familiar with the tools gradually. At the end of each module, an assignment is given which should be completed on time, to get the best from this course.

Sameer says, "Very descriptive course and easy to understand.. Thank you instructor for this course."

Dhanashri says, "Truly amazing! All the concepts are very well explained. I think, no other course is better than this one for a complete newbie. The lectures kept me glued throughout."

In a nutshell if you see, you will learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator, all the tools from the tools panel, setting up your workspace for optimum work experience, the artboards and layers, the color palette creation, tracing the objects in different ways, creating comic characters, creating wonders with the help of just basic shapes, working with gradients, exporting art for different medium and text typography.

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Who this course is for:

Those who are curious to learn digital art
Want to possess an additional skill
For anyone who needs to add 'design' in their portfolio

The Ultimate Adobe Illustrator Course: from Novice to Expert

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Course content

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator6 lectures • 42min

Basic Shapes and their transformation7 lectures • 1hr 6min

Pen, Pencil, width, blob brush and bucket fill6 lectures • 1hr 1min

Colors and Gradients. How to export your artwork for different mediums?4 lectures • 36min

Compound object and blend option3 lectures • 46min

The magic of brushes in illustrator5 lectures • 38min

Patterns matters2 lectures • 13min

Trace with grace2 lectures • 13min

3D tools2 lectures • 21min

Text and typography8 lectures • 53min

Requirements

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