Please Note:
- Your are purchasing a 3 hour time slot within the 9am-6pm ET range
- After booking, the provider will contact you to organize a specific time slot. Once the chosen date and time are confirmed by the provider, the tutoring session cannot be rescheduled and is non-refundable.
From logos to patterns, from packaging to type, you’ll learn a lot of what Illustrator can do. You’ll create numerous graphics throughout the course, using the standard drawing tools, the Pen tool, type, compound paths, effects, layers, masks, patterns, blends, colors, and more.
Mastering Illustrator’s vector Pen tool is not the most intuitive process, but using our drawing templates we’ll help you to master this tool. You’ll also learn ways to more easily create complex shapes out of basic shapes that are easier to draw. You’ll be able to use these techniques for any kind of graphic, whether it’s for print or web.
What You’ll Learn at a Glance
- Create different types of graphics: logos, icons, patterns, packaging, typography, and much more.
- Use the Pen tool to create digital (vector) drawings.
- Our tracing templates will make it easier for you to master this drawing tool.
- Learn about shapes, brushes, and paint tools.
- Create colorful vector graphics with gradients & blends.
- Create patterns to use in graphics & fashion design.
- Make graphics for packaging.
- Save files for web or print.
Course Syllabus
Section 1
- Straight Lines
- Curves
- Corners and Curves
Section 2
- No Smoking Sign
- Super Hero
Section 3
- What’s Behind the Green Door?
- Mask Till You Drop
- Masking with Type
- 3D Shape: Milk Duds Box
Section 4
- Will It Blend?
- Wavy Line Blend
- Juggling Colors and Gradients
- Combining Shapes with the Pathfinder
Section 5
- Patterns
- One-Page Advertisement
- Stylin’ Effects
- Appearance and Graphic Styles
Section 6
- Illustrating a Shirt Design
- Layers, Artboards & Recoloring Artwork
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
Also available in-person in NYC
