CERTIFICATE IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Week 1-2: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and Basic Tools

Week 1

1. Introduction to Graphic Design and Adobe Illustrator

2. Understanding the Illustrator Interface and Workspace

3. Creating New Documents and Setting Up Artboards

4. Using Basic Selection and Drawing Tools

Week 2

1. Drawing Basic Shapes: Rectangles, Ellipses, Lines, and Polygons

2. Understanding Anchor Points and Paths

3. Working with Curves and Bézier Handles

4. Using Pen Tool for Creating Custom Shapes

Week 3-4: Working with Objects and Color

Week 3

1. Arranging and Aligning Objects

2. Understanding Layers and the Layers Panel

3. Applying Fill and Stroke Colors: Solid, Gradient, Pattern

4. Creating and Using Color Swatches

Week 4

1. Creating and Editing Gradients

2. Using Live Paint and Shape Builder Tools

3. Introduction to Pattern Creation and Editing

4. Working with Brushes: Calligraphic, Art, Scatter, and Pattern Brushes

Week 5-6: Typography and Text Effects

Week 5

1. Adding and Formatting Text: Type Tool and Area Type

2. Text Effects: Outlines, Shadows, and Fills

3. Creating Text on a Path

4. Working with Typography and Fonts

Week 6

1. Introduction to Character and Paragraph Styles

2. Creating Text Effects and Logos

3. Working with Envelope Distortions

4. Warping Text and Creating 3D Effects

Week 7-8: Advanced Illustration Techniques

Week 7

1. Advanced Drawing Techniques: Blend, Reflect, Rotate

2. Creating Custom Shapes with the Shape Builder Tool

3. Using Pathfinder: Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, Exclude

4. Creating Symmetrical Artwork with the Symmetry Tool

Week 8

1. Introduction to Perspective Grid

2. Designing Infographics and Data Visualization

3. Using the Live Trace Tool for Converting Bitmaps to Vectors

4. Creating Artboards for Different Outputs (Print, Web, Mobile)

Week 9-10: Advanced Techniques and Final Project

Week 9

1. Introduction to Symbols and Symbolism Tools

2. Designing Icons and Logos

3. Advanced Gradient Techniques and Blends

4. Working with Transparency and Opacity Masks

Week 10

1. Creating Packaging and Label Designs

2. Introduction to Perspective Drawing

3. Final Project: Designing a Comprehensive Illustration

4. Exporting and Preparing Artwork for Print and Web