Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book

Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator CC (2018 release) choose Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2018 release) from the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks from Adobe Press. The 15 project-based lessons show users the key techniques for realizing your creative potential with Adobe Illustrator CC. Following hands-on step-by-step projects, users create logos, illustrations, posters and more. Explore the new Essentials workspace that makes learning Illustrator even easier. Learn how to use the Shaper tool and Live Shapes along with dynamic symbols to streamline graphics creation. Create website assets and export them in multiple formats to support modern responsive web designs. From exacting illustration to free-form painting, you’ll build a strong foundation in Illustrator as you progress through the lessons.

Features the best-selling guide to Adobe’s powerful illustration program, fully updated for the 2018 release.

Includes 15 hands-on lessons that use clear, step-by-step instructions with screenshots to teach students how to design compelling graphics using Illustrator CC.

Online components provided to all students include all lesson files plus video-enhanced Web Edition of the book.

Classroom in a Book is the official training series from Adobe Systems Inc., developed with the support of Adobe product experts.

Table of Contents What’s New In Adobe Illustrator CC (2018 Release)

A quick tour of adobe illustrator CC (2018 release)

1 Getting to know the work area

2 Techniques for selecting artwork

3 Using shapes to create artwork for a postcard

4 Editing and combining shapes and paths

5 Transforming artwork

6 Creating an illustration with the drawing tools

7 Using colour to enhance signage

8 Adding type to a poster

9 Organizing your artwork with layers

10 Gradients, blends and patterns

11 Using brushes to create a poster

12 Exploring creative uses of effects and graphic styles

13 Creating artwork for a T-shirt

14 Using illustrator CC with other adobe applications

15 Exporting assets.