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Adobe Illustrator

ART-40527

Adobe Illustrator
9 Weeks | No Prerequisite


Learn the industry-standard professional vector drawing program Adobe Illustrator. In this graphic design training course, students will gain practical experience with Adobe Illustrator's precision drawing and transformation tools for creating and editing Bézier curves, color, gradients, gradient mesh, patterns, transparency, type, layers, and more. Through a series of creative projects students will gain experience in using Illustrator for digital and web design.

What You'll Learn

  • The features of vector-based design software.
  • An understanding of creating images for screen and print.
  • How to manipulate type for creative application.
  • How to convert bitmap images to vector art.
  • An understanding of cross application issues.
  • The difference in designing for screen as opposed to page layout and an understanding of design from concept to final production.

Course Information

Online
3.00 units
$595.00
Notes: Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring | Online
Equipment: Basic Mac or PC computer knowledge required.
Software: Students must have Adobe Illustrator | Creative Cloud installed on their computers.  UCSD DES students are eligible for an Adobe Creative Cloud student discount.
Linkedin Learning: Linkedin Learning is used as a supplimental text for this course. A LinkedIn Learning subscription is required. Your instructor will provide additional details.

Course sessions

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