Intermediate Adobe Illustrator

This course builds on the skills, creative techniques and concepts taught in Introduction to Adobe Illustrator. In this course, students will learn more advanced techniques for working with paths; how to manipulate Bezier curves; how to use transparency and opacity masks, graphic styles, brush effects and symbols; and how to create patterns and a gradient mesh.

Students will also learn how to use advanced transformation tools, envelopes, filters, effects and graphic styles to produce professional-level illustrations and web graphics. Advanced colour, 3D effects, type effects and blending techniques to create isometric views for developing logos, icons and technical drawings will be discussed. In addition, students will look at managing colour settings, print specifications, graphic file formats, pre-press production and high-resolution printing.