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Adobe Illustrator CC - Print Design for Beginners (Udemy.com)

A hands-on approach to creating engaging designs for print using Adobe Illustrator CC covering all of the basics.

Created by: Jason Hill

Last updated March 2017

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What you will learn

  • create a project from scratch and understand the important aspects that need consideration from the beginning.
  • manage art boards and leverage efficient methods for print design.
  • manage files including fonts, images, colors, and production files.
  • understand proficient workflows to begin, process, and complete a print-design project.
  • correctly place images in a file and manipulate those images to conform to the intended design.
  • troubleshoot file linkage issues that can result in projects with various embedded files.
  • manipulate anchor points to ensure fidelity and perfection in design
  • consistently use the pen tool to create perfect shapes for their design.
  • understand vector graphics and the value they offer in your designs.
  • recognize the value in using layers in their projects.
  • arrange content on an a page in a manner that is pleasing to the eye.

How it compares

Against the other 100 rated Udemy courses in Illustrator on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 15% of them
  • Reviews94#77 of 101 by number of reviews
  • Length5.8 hourslonger than 65% of them
  • Last updatedMarch 2017earlier than 87% of them

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Course Description

In this course we'll discover the fundamental tools and best practices that are crucial for your success in Adobe Illustrator. Our efforts will culminate with focus on real-world projects designed for printing.
Master Illustrator's Essential Tools and Panels Using In-Depth Application
  • Learn how to use the Pen Tool to create amazing artwork
  • Create wonderful text using the Type Tool and Character Panel
  • Understand the power and efficiency of layers in your workflow
Discover Powerful Techniques to Improve Your Artwork
We'll learn how to trace images, so that we can scale them to any size without losing quality. We'll also look at methods to obtain perfect symmetry when tracing mirrored objects. You'll also discover how to clean up your artwork with Compound Paths and Clipping Masks, which will help produce higher-quality deliverables for your clients.
We'll also learn how to avoid design mistakes by recognizing common areas that tend to trip up Graphic Designers. You'll realize the value in transforming, copying, and arranging existing elements in a project to improve your proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
I've built this course with a strong focus on the core tools that are essential to Adobe Illustrator. In the beginning of the course, we'll look at setting up a new document, editing our art boards, and enabling a key setting that affects an object's outline.
We'll then take an in-depth look at the most commonly used tools in Illustrator. Pay close attention to the Pen Tool lectures - understanding this powerful tool will unlock your creative potential in Illustrator. After learning these tools, we'll discover the editing panels that help you fine-tune your designs. I'll then share with you some helpful tips and tricks that will make your creative life much simpler. Each of these sections conclude with a three-question quiz.
We'll finish this course by building real-world creative pieces including, posters, coupons, and business cards. You'll walk away with a firm foundation in Adobe Illustrator on which you can continue building your success as a Graphic Designer.Who this course is for:
  • This course is for newbies that want to use Illustrator to create engaging designs for print materials.
  • This course is also great for people who have experience with Photoshop, but need some help with the transition to Illustrator.
  • This course may give intermediate users some helpful techniques to make their workflows more efficient, but advanced users should move along.

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Instructor Details

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In January 2010, Jason landed an opportunity to work as Freelance Graphic Designer for Which Wich, Inc., a premier restaurant chain based out of Dallas, TX. In the years that have followed, Jason has designed the graphics for hundreds of "Vibes," circular graphics that are printed on magnetic material, mounted on metal plates, and then displayed on the walls of their locations throughout the world. Jason has also made a significant contribution to the marketing department of Which Wich by assisting in the creation of all types of advertisements and in-store graphics. Adobe Illustrator CC has been the tool of choice for Jason in all of his creative endeavors. Jason also enjoys creating many different types of print materials including baby announcement, flyers, forms, business cards, and research posters.
Jason graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media in 2008 and a Master of Business Administration in 2014.

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Reviews

4.3

94 ratings on Udemy

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very thorough and helpful. just what i need.

Thorough teaching.

easy to understand and starting at beginning level as described.

This course is very clear and gets straight to the needed learning content.

This course is exactly what I need as an absolute beginner with Adobe Illustrator.

I'm impressed with the clarity of the instructor and the attention to the smallest details.

Definitely an awesome course.

The instructor is very knowledgeable in his field and I feel so confident in how much I'll gain.

So far it's been step by step and I've been able to follow along even though my version is the updated CC version and have been able to figure out what he's showing. But, so far, so good.

So far clear and does not waste time with skill sets that (one would think if using something this advanced) are self-explanatory.

very informative so far, and easy to follow.

I've wanted to learn Illustrator for the longest time, but it's always intimidated me. This course has been so good for me! Jason clearly explains the basics and uses excellent demonstrations to expound on some of the trickier concepts. I'm so glad I found this course. The exercises and practice files are superb! I feel like I can do so much in Illustrator now!

Very easily to understand and to the point !

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Overall Score : 86 / 100