Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2022 release)
- Length: 480 pages
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
- Publisher: Adobe Press
- Publication Date: 2021-12-27
- ISBN-10: 0137622155
- ISBN-13: 9780137622153
- Sales Rank: #62279 (See Top 100 Books)
Create artwork from precise drawings to stylistic paintings with Adobe Illustrator. By completing a series of hands-on projects like logos, illustrations, posters, podcast covers, flyers, and more, you’ll start with a quick tour of Illustrator, then explore selections, shapes, color, and editing artwork. Progressing to freeform gradients and layers, you’ll build up to working with dynamic symbols, artistic brushes, creative effects, as well as exporting assets. All told, you’ll create 17 engaging and unique projects, building valuable graphic art skills throughout.
The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book(R), the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program does–an official training series from Adobe, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.
Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2022 release) contains 17 lessons that cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you.
Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book’s Getting Started section to unlock access to:
Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book
Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by step
Bonus video content showing nine essential skills not covered in the book and available only in the Web Edition, indicated by video icons in the table of contents What you need to use this book: Adobe Illustrator (2022 release) software, for either Windows or macOS. (Software not included.)
Note: Classroom in a Book does not replace the documentation, support, updates, or any other benefits of being a registered owner of Adobe Illustrator software. This book covers Illustrator on desktop only. It does not address Illustrator on the iPad.
Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Where are the Lesson Files? Contents Getting Started About Classroom in a Book® Prerequisites Installing the program Fonts used in this book Online Content Restoring default preferences Additional resources Adobe Authorized Training Partners What’s New in Adobe Illustrator (2022 Release) Apply 3D effects and materials Share for collaborative commenting Activate missing fonts seamlessly Find what you need with the Discover panel Other enhancements A Quick Tour of Adobe Illustrator (2022 Release) Starting the lesson 1. Getting to Know the Work Area Introducing Adobe Illustrator Opening an Illustrator file Exploring the workspace Changing the view of artwork Navigating multiple artboards Arranging multiple documents Review questions Review answers 2. Techniques for Selecting Artwork Starting the lesson Selecting objects Aligning objects Working with groups Exploring object arrangement Review questions Review answers 3. Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard Starting the lesson Creating a new document Working with basic shapes Using Image Trace to convert raster images into editable vector art Working with drawing modes Review questions Review answers 4. Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths Starting the lesson Editing paths and shapes Combining shapes Using the Width tool Review questions Review answers 5. Transforming Artwork Starting the lesson Working with artboards Working with rulers and guides Transforming content Using repeats Review questions Review answers 6. Using the Basic Drawing Tools Starting the lesson Creating with the Curvature tool Creating dashed lines Creating with the Pencil tool Joining with the Join tool Adding arrowheads to paths Review questions Review answers 7. Drawing with the Pen Tool Starting the lesson Why use the Pen tool? Starting with the Pen tool Creating artwork with the Pen tool Editing paths and points Review questions Review answers 8. Using Color to Enhance Artwork Starting the lesson Exploring color modes Working with color Working with Live Paint Review questions Review answers 9. Adding Type to a Project Starting the lesson Adding text Formatting type Resizing and reshaping type objects Creating and applying text styles Wrapping text Curving text on a path Warping text Creating text outlines Review questions Review answers 10. Organizing Your Artwork with Layers Starting the lesson Creating layers and sublayers Editing layers and objects Creating a clipping mask Review questions Review answers 11. Gradients, Blends, and Patterns Starting the lesson Working with gradients Working with blended objects Creating patterns Review questions Review answers 12. Using Brushes to Create an Ad Starting the lesson Working with brushes Using Calligraphic brushes Using Art brushes Using Pattern brushes Using Bristle brushes Working with the Blob Brush tool Review questions Review answers 13. Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles Starting the lesson Using the Appearance panel Using live effects Applying a Photoshop effect Using graphic styles Review questions Review answers 14. Creating Artwork for a T-Shirt Starting the lesson Working with symbols Working with Creative Cloud libraries Working with global editing Review questions Review answers 15. Placing and Working with Images Starting the lesson Combining artwork Placing image files Masking images Working with image links Review questions Review answers 16. Sharing Projects Starting the lesson Packaging a file Creating a PDF Creating pixel-perfect drawings Exporting artboards and assets Review questions Review answers Index Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Contributors Production Notes
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