Adobe Illustrator CC is the most popular vector illustration application available. Print and screen designers use it to create powerful artwork composed of shapes, color, and highly styled text. Illustrator is a necessary tool for anyone considering a career in the visual design or illustration field. Learn Adobe Illustrator CC by building cool creative projects that teach you how to:
Design and illustrate a promotional postcard Style text to create a logotype for a business Combine illustrations and text to create infographics Trace a photograph to use in an eye-catching concert poster Design icons and graphics for a mobile device interface
This study guide uses video integrated with text to help you gain real-world skills that will get you started in your career in graphic design using Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 and lays the foundation for taking the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification exam in that field. A mix of 6 project-based lessons, 8 hours of practical videos, and interactive quizzes prepares you for an entry-level position in a competitive job market.
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Web Edition containing instructional video embedded in the complete text of the book with interactive review questions along with product updates Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book
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1 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 |
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Launching Adobe Illustrator CC |
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What Is Adobe Illustrator CC? |
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An Overview of the Adobe Illustrator Interface |
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Customizing the Workspace |
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Saving and Exporting Files |
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2 Creating a Postcard in Illustrator |
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Defining Preferences in Adobe Illustrator CC |
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Adding Guides to the Postcard for Easy Alignment of Objects |
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Creating Shapes for the Postcard Background |
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Changing the Corner Radius of Shapes in Illustrator |
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Navigating a Document Effectively in Illustrator |
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Adding Text to the Postcard |
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3 Creating the Front of a Business Card |
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Creating a Half-Pipe for the Background of the Card |
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Adding Text for the Logotype |
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Interleaving the Shapes in the Logotype |
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Adding Paragraph Text to the Front of the Business Card |
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Finishing Up the Business Card Front |
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4 Creating the Back of a Business Card |
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Drawing the Streets of the Map |
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Selecting Objects and Working with Groups |
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Using the Appearance Panel |
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Adding Names to the Streets on the Map |
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Creating and Applying a Pattern Swatch |
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Adding a Gradient Effect and Details to the Landmarks |
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Finishing Up: Adding Symbols and Trimming the Artwork |
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5 Creating a Music Festival Poster |
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Placing an Image in Adobe Illustrator |
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Drawing the Body of the Guitar |
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Adding the Frets and Fret Markers to the Neck of the Guitar |
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Drawing the Bridge and Strings of the Guitar |
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Creating and Applying a Brush |
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Using Image Trace to Create Distressed Text |
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Using Envelope Distort to Distort Text to a Specific Shape |
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Adding Effects to the Music Poster |
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Placing Text and Linking Text Areas |
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6 Creating and Exporting Content for Web and Mobile Projects |
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Creating a Document for a Mobile Device |
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Creating the Icons for the Mobile Mockup |
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Creating Web Graphics Using Save For Web |
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Using Export for Screens to Generate Web and Mobile Assets |
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7 Leveling Up with Design |
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Wrapping Up the Design Concepts |
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Who You're Talking for and Who You're Talking to |
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| Conclusion |
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| ACA Objectives Covered |
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| Glossary |
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Chad Chelius is a trainer, author, consultant, and speaker residing in the Philadelphia area. Hes been using Adobe products for more than 25 years and began his career in the design and publishing industry. An Adobe Certified Instructor and a consultant, he teaches and advises on all Adobe print and web products, specializing in InDesign and InCopy workflows, Illustrator, and PDF accessibility using Adobe Acrobat. He works with clients both large and small within and outside the United States, helping them to solve problems, to work smarter, and to work more efficiently using Adobe products.
Chad has been authoring content on Adobe products and related technologies for more than 15 years. Hes worked with leading publishers such as Peachpit Press/Adobe Press, Pearson Education, lynda.com, and LinkedIn Learning. He also contributes to InDesign Magazine, InDesignSecrets.com, InCopySecrets.com, and CreativePro.com.
As a speaker, Chad gives talks on Adobe applications at industry conferences of all sizes, including Adobe MAX, CreativePro Conference, The InDesign Conference, PepCon, and MakingDesign. When hes not consulting and traveling, youll find Chad hanging out with his family or riding his road bike in the hills of beautiful Pennsylvania or backpacking with his son. You can follow him on Twitter @chadchelius.
Rob Schwartz (author of Chapters 7 and 8) is an award-winning teacher with 20 years of experience in technical education. In addition to holding several Adobe Certified Associate certifications, Rob is an Adobe Certified Instructor. As an Adobe Education Leader, Rob won the prestigious Impact Award from Adobe, and in 2010 he ran the Top Certifying Academic Center for the Adobe certification exams and was named #1 Instructor Worldwide in the Adobe Certified Associate World Championship. Rob gives presentations worldwide about Adobe certifications. Find out more about Rob at his online curriculum website: brainbuffet.com.
