Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Mastery - AulaGEO

Course Overview

This graphic design course is a step-by-step guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator, one of the most powerful tools used in the creative field. Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills, the course follows the AulaGEO methodology to help you understand the basics of Illustrator, gradually moving on to more advanced tools, with practical exercises at every step.

By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to design logos, advertisements, banners, and other graphic content using Adobe Illustrator CC 2019/2020. With a final project that incorporates all the tools and techniques learned, you will be able to showcase your newly acquired skills.

What You Will Learn

• Basic introduction to Adobe Illustrator

• Essential tools for creating vector graphic illustrations

• Practical skills to create logos, banners, and advertisements

• How to sketch, transform, and layer in Illustrator

• Advanced tools for masking, coloring, and working with text

• Final project where you’ll apply everything you’ve learned

Course Content

Section 1: Getting Started with Illustrator

1. Introduction

2. Interface Overview

3. Creating a New Document

4. Navigation in Adobe Illustrator

Section 2: First Steps in Sketching

5. Working with Artboards

6. Using the Selection Tool

7. Using the Direct Selection Tool

8. Shape Tool Basics

9. Exercise 1: Basic Sketching

Section 3: Sketching and Transformation Tools

10. Using Rulers, Grid, and Smart Guides

11. Fill and Stroke Tool

12. Mastering the Pen Tool

13. Exercise 2: Sketching Practice

14. Exercise 3: Transforming Shapes

15. Transform Techniques

16. Exercise 4: Applying Transformations

17. Exercise 5: Experimenting with Tools

Section 4: Layers and Anchors

18. Understanding Anchor Points

19. Working with Layers

20. Using Gradients in Illustrator

21. The Type Tool

22. Exercise 6: Layering and Typing

Section 5: Details and Masking Techniques

23. Aligning Objects

24. Pathfinder Tool

25. Exercise 7: Pathfinding

26. Masking Techniques

27. Exercise 8: Using Masks Effectively

Section 6: Coloring Techniques

28. Using Colour Swatches and Panels

29. Exercise 9: Color Exploration

30. Creating Custom Brushes

31. Exercise 10: Brush Application

Section 7: Working with Images and Text

32. Image Tracing in Illustrator

33. Exercise 11: Image Tracing Practice

34. Using the Live Paint Bucket

35. Exercise 12: Live Paint Bucket Application

36. Text Wrap Techniques

37. Exercise 13: Wrapping Text Around Objects

Section 8: Tips, Tricks, and Final Project

38. Tips and Tricks for Speed and Efficiency

39. Mastering Keyboard Shortcuts

40. Final Project: Design a Complete Graphic Piece

Course Features

• No prior knowledge required – This course starts from scratch

• Practical exercises throughout each section to build hands-on experience

• Complete project files included for each lesson

• Lifetime access to course materials and updates

• Certificate of completion upon finishing the course

Software Used:

Adobe Illustrator CC 2019 / 2020

Who Should Take This Course?

• Beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of graphic design

• Creative professionals seeking to improve their design portfolio

• Entrepreneurs who want to create their own branding and marketing materials

• Anyone passionate about learning graphic design using Adobe Illustrator

Why Enroll?

• Learn at your own pace with practical, easy-to-follow lessons

• Gain skills that can boost your career in the graphic design industry

• Work on a real-world final project that demonstrates your newfound expertise

• Get lifetime access and learn whenever you need a refresher

Start mastering Adobe Illustrator today and unlock your potential in the world of graphic design! Join now and design like a pro!