Digital Drawing, Intermediate Level - Exploring Adobe Illustrator™ (PC/MAC)

Please note: This class is designed to be taught via PC or MAC interface. A separate class is available for iPad users.
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In this 5-session, small-group tech class, learners will explore and work with the main drawing tools in Adobe Illustrator, to create their own vector-based digital artwork. Learners will be guided through some of the main tools and features of the Adobe Illustrator™ to help master the core skills needed to create dynamic and exciting digital graphics. 

Adobe Illustrator™ is a powerful graphic design software package suitable for PC and Mac. The software allows users to design and build precise vector-based graphics and illustrations, suitable for screen and print. Professional designers use the app to create websites, corporate branding, icons, user interfaces and concept art. With a little bit of guidance, learners can design great art too! 

This class is best suited to learners who have some experience working with digital drawing software, such as Procreate™, Ibis Paint™ or Affinity Designer™.  Learners can build on existing skills to take their illustrations to the next level. Please note: As this class is designed for 1-2 learners, the content can be adapted to suit individual learning needs. 

Each class will focus on a new skill, building on previous content. Learners will be challenged to create artwork of their own. 

Lesson 1: 
✳️Familiarization with the workspace, basic tools panels and menus.
✳️Using layers
✳️Saving files

Lesson 2:
✳️Creating and editing shapes, 
✳️Using the drawing tools, (pen, pencil and curvature tools)
✳️Tracing objects

Lesson 3: 
✳️Transforming and grouping shapes
✳️Color and stroke properties

Lesson 4:
✳️Using text in your designs

Lesson 5:
✳️Special effects and design elements 

Additional hardware requirements:
You may find it easier to manipulate lines and shapes if you have access to a graphics tablet with pen or stylus, (there are many inexpensive drawing tablets available such as the WACOM™ tablet). If you prefer to use a graphics tablet you will need to ensure that it is compatible with Adobe Illustrator™ and that it is installed before the start of class.