Course details

Level: Advanced                                Released: 6/28/2019

Discover how to be the best Adobe Illustrator user you know. This comprehensive, project-based course is the second in a series of three courses by industry pro Deke McClelland. In this course, Deke doesn't just talk about how to leverage different Illustrator features—he ties each concept to a clearly-defined task, ensuring that you close out each section of the course with a practical understanding of the concepts. Discover how to convert scanned line art to scalable, vector-based path outlines using the automated Image Trace feature. Plus, learn how to make a logo using the transformation tools, create an emoji with the Gradient tool, and turn a simple circle into an intricate origami flower using the dynamic effects in Illustrator.

Learning objectives

• Auto-tracing a pixel-based image
• Creating time-saving path interactions
• Building dynamic compound shapes
• Exploiting the full power of the Layers panel
• Applying effects to an entire layer
• Assigning multiple fills and strokes
• Creating a transform sequence
• Using the Scale, Rotate, Shear, and Reflect tools
• Aligning and distributing objects
• Using the Gradient tool and annotator
• Creating linear, radial, and freeform gradients
• Working with object blends and clipping masks
• Creating intertwining objects with Live Paint
• Integrating photographic images
• Recoloring any piece of artwork
• Applying and expanding dynamic effects
• Saving dynamic effects as a graphic style
• Printing your document

This is an advanced look at Illustrator. So it's not for people who are brand new to the software. It's for people who already understand the fundamentals. If you already know what an Anchor Point is, and how to adjust it then this is the course for you.