Chapters & Exercises

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15

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Illustrator Classroom in a Book Cover 2018Chapter 1: Getting Started

Illustrator is a vector-based, resolution-independent program used to create scalable artwork, including logos, banners, symbols, and prototypes. Apart from graphic designers and illustrators, obviously, there are UI and UX designers, product designers, and VFX artists using Illustrator to name but a few. Whatever you intend to use Illustrator for, this course is designed to get you interested in, and up and running with Adobe Illustrator, by getting you familiar with the program’s essential features, from where you can get started, and then learn more later on about things that interest you most, because there’s always plenty to learn in Illustrator.

Chapter Objectives

  • Open an Adobe Illustrator CC file.
  • Work with the Tools panel.
  • Work with panels.
  • Reset and save your workspace.
  • Use viewing options to change the display magnification.
  • Navigate multiple artboards and documents.
  • Explore document groups.
  • Find resources for using Illustrator.

Assignment

  1. E-text: Follow along with the textbook to complete the tutorial for Chapter 1. Submit the completed files in the Network Drive.
  2. Complete the Exercises below and submit them.  (5 Pts)

Exercise

Objective

In this exercise you will get to know the Illustrator workspace.

Grading (5 Points)

  • Did you follow the instructions to complete the exercise?
  • Did you name each area correctly?
  • Is the exercise submitted on time?

Instructions

  1. Open both PDF worksheet here.
  2. Use what you have learned in the videos to name each item that is being pointed to in the Illustrator Workspace and toolbar Worksheet.
  3. Type each answer out on the digital worksheet.
  4. Print and Submit the worksheet into the bin when complete.

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