Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is a powerful digital tool for many applications including illustration, drawing and design. This beginner-level course introduces skills and techniques needed to work in this industry-standard program and apply knowledge to practical projects. Learn key features, become familiar with digital drawing and painting techniques using Bezier curves, geometric shapes, gradients and patterns. Basic knowledge of computers is required. Through successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and demonstrate use of tools and options in the Adobe Illustrator interface 2. Select and apply colour to illustrations. 3. Select and format text within a document 4. Use layers to enhance or modify an image or composition 5. Construct and select objects, complex shapes and paths using appropriate tools 6. Use commands and alignment to manipulate objects, shapes or path