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Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2015 release)

Name: Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2015 release)
Author: Brian Wood
ISBN: 9780134308227

by Brian Wood

December 2015

Intermediate to advanced

480 pages

17h 25m

English

Adobe Press

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Title Page
Copyright Page
How to Get Your Lesson Files
What to do with the Lesson files once you’ve downloaded themImportant!
Contents
Getting Started
About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesInstalling the programFonts used in this bookAccessing the Classroom in a Book filesWeb EditionRestoring default preferencesTo delete or save the current Illustrator preferences fileTo restore saved preferences after completing the lessonsAdditional resourcesAdobe Authorized Training Centers
What’s New in Adobe Illustrator CC (2015 Release)
CC Libraries enhancementsShaper toolDynamic SymbolsNew SVG ExportLive ShapesSmarter Guides and SpacingOther enhancements
A Quick Tour of Adobe Illustrator CC (2015 release)
Getting startedCreating a new documentDrawing a shapeRounding the corners of a shapeApplying colorEditing colorEditing strokesWorking with layersDrawing with the Pencil toolCreating shapes using the Shape Builder toolCreating a blendTransforming artworkDrawing with the Shaper toolSampling formatting with the Eyedropper toolPlacing an image in IllustratorUsing Image TraceCreating and editing gradientsWorking with typeAligning artworkWorking with brushesWorking with symbolsCreating a clipping maskWorking with effects
1. Getting to Know the Work Area
Introducing Adobe IllustratorStarting Illustrator and opening a fileExploring the workspaceGetting to know the Tools panelWorking with the Control panelWorking with panelsWorking with panel groupsResetting and saving your workspaceUsing panel menusChanging the view of artworkUsing view commandsUsing the Zoom toolScrolling through a documentViewing artworkNavigating artboardsUsing the Artboards panelArranging multiple documentsFinding resources for using IllustratorReview questionsReview answers
2. Techniques for Selecting Artwork
Getting startedSelecting objectsUsing the Selection toolUsing the Direct Selection toolCreating selections with a marqueeSelecting artwork with the Magic Wand toolSelecting similar objectsSelecting in Outline modeAligning objectsAligning objects to each otherAligning to a key objectAligning anchor pointsDistributing objectsAligning to the artboardWorking with groupsGrouping itemsWorking in Isolation modeCreating a nested groupSelecting using the Group Selection toolExploring object arrangementArranging objectsSelecting objects behindHiding and locking objectsReview questionsReview answers
3. Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard
Getting startedCreating a new documentWorking with basic shapesCreating and editing rectanglesRounding cornersCreating a rounded rectangleCreating and editing an ellipseCreating and editing a circleCreating and editing a polygonChanging stroke width and alignmentDrawing linesCreating a starWorking with the Shaper toolDrawing shapesEditing shapes with the Shaper toolCombining shapes with the Shaper toolWorking with drawing modesWorking with Draw Behind modeUsing the Draw Inside modeEditing content drawn insideUsing Image TraceReview questionsReview answers

4. Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths
Getting startedEditing paths and shapesCutting with the Scissors toolJoining pathsCutting with the Knife toolUsing the Eraser toolCombining shapesWorking with the Shape Builder toolWorking with the Pathfinder panelCreating a compound pathUsing the Width toolOutlining strokesFinishing up the illustrationReview questionsReview answers
5. Transforming Artwork
Getting startedWorking with artboardsAdding artboards to the documentEditing artboardsRenaming artboardsReordering artboardsTransforming contentWorking with rulers and guidesPositioning objects preciselyScaling objectsReflecting objectsDistorting objects with effectsRotating objectsShearing objectsTransforming with the Free Transform toolCreating a PDFReview questionsReview answers
6. Creating an Illustration with the Drawing Tools
Getting startedAn intro to drawing with the Pen toolSelecting pathsDrawing straight lines with the Pen toolIntroducing curved pathsDrawing a curve with the Pen toolDrawing a series of curves with the Pen toolConverting smooth points to corner pointsCombining curves and straight linesCreating artwork with the Pen toolDrawing a coffee cupDrawing with the Curvature toolEditing curvesReflecting the spoon shapeRounding corner pointsEditing paths and pointsDeleting and adding anchor pointsConverting between smooth points and corner pointsWorking with the Anchor Point toolCreating a dashed lineAdding arrowheads to a pathWorking with the Pencil toolDrawing freeform paths with the Pencil toolDrawing straight segments with the Pencil toolJoining with the Join toolReview questionsReview answers
7. Using Color to Enhance Signage
Getting startedExploring color modesWorking with colorApplying an existing colorCreating a custom color using the Color panelSaving a color as a swatchCreating a copy of a swatchEditing a swatchCreating and editing a global swatchUsing the Color Picker to create colorUsing Illustrator swatch librariesAdding a spot colorCreating and saving a tint of a colorAdjusting colorsCopying appearance attributesCreating a color groupCreative inspiration with the Color Guide panelEditing a color group in the Edit Colors dialog boxEditing colors in artworkAssigning colors to your artworkWorking with Live PaintCreating a Live Paint groupPainting with the Live Paint Bucket toolModifying a Live Paint groupReview questionsReview answers
8. Adding Type to a Poster
Getting startedAdding type to the posterAdding text at a pointAdding area typeWorking with Auto SizingConverting between area and point typeImporting a plain-text fileThreading textFormatting typeChanging font family and font styleChanging font sizeChanging font colorChanging additional character formattingChanging paragraph formattingResizing and reshaping type objectsCreating columns of textModifying text with the Touch Type toolCreating and applying text stylesCreating and applying a paragraph styleEditing a paragraph styleCreating and applying a character styleEditing a character styleSampling text formattingWrapping textWarping textReshaping text with a preset envelope warpEditing the envelope warpWorking with type on a pathCreating type on a pathCreating type on a closed pathCreating text outlinesReview questionsReview answers
9. Organizing Your Artwork with Layers
Getting startedUnderstanding layersCreating layers and sublayersEditing layers and objectsLocating layersMoving layers and content between layersDuplicating layer contentMerging layersPasting layersChanging layer orderViewing layersApplying appearance attributes to layersCreating a clipping maskReview questionsReview answers
10. Gradients, Blends, and Patterns
Getting startedWorking with gradientsApplying a linear gradient to a fillEditing a gradientSaving a gradientAdjusting a linear gradient fillApplying a linear gradient to a strokeEdit a gradient on a strokeApplying a radial gradient to artworkEditing the colors in the radial gradientAdjusting the radial gradientApplying gradients to multiple objectsAdding transparency to gradientsWorking with blended objectsCreating a blend with specified stepsModifying a blendCreating and editing a smooth color blendPainting with patternsApplying an existing patternCreating your own patternApplying your patternEditing your patternReview questionsReview answers
11. Using Brushes to Create a Poster
Getting startedWorking with brushesUsing Calligraphic brushesApplying a Calligraphic brush to artworkDrawing with the Paintbrush toolEditing paths with the Paintbrush toolEditing a brushRemoving a brush strokeUsing Art brushesApplying an existing Art brushCreating an Art brush using a raster imageEditing an Art brushUsing Bristle brushesChanging Bristle brush optionsPainting with a Bristle brushUsing Pattern brushesCreating a Pattern brushApplying a Pattern brushEditing the Pattern brushWorking with the Blob Brush toolDrawing with the Blob Brush toolMerging paths with the Blob Brush toolEditing with the Eraser toolReview questionsReview answers
12. Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles
Getting startedUsing the Appearance panelEditing appearance attributesAdding another stroke and fillReordering appearance attributesUsing live effectsApplying an effectEditing an effectStyling text with a Warp effectApplying the Offset Path effectApplying a Photoshop EffectWorking with 3D effectsApplying a 3D Rotate effectUsing graphic stylesApplying an existing graphic styleCreating and applying a graphic styleUpdating a graphic styleApplying a graphic style to a layerScaling strokes and effectsReview questionsReview answers
13. Creating Artwork for a T-Shirt
Getting startedWorking with symbolsUsing existing Illustrator symbol librariesEditing a symbolWorking with dynamic symbolsCreating a symbolDuplicating symbolsReplacing symbolsBreaking a link to a symbolWorking with Creative Cloud LibrariesAdding assets to CC LibrariesUsing Library assetsUpdating a Library assetWorking with the perspective gridUsing a preset gridAdjusting the perspective gridDrawing artwork in perspectiveSelecting and transforming objects in perspectiveMoving planes and objects togetherDrawing artwork with no active gridAdding and editing text in perspectiveMoving objects in a perpendicular directionMoving a plane to match an objectBringing content into perspectiveEditing symbols in perspectiveFinishing UpReview questionsReview answers
14. Using Illustrator CC with Other Adobe Applications
Getting startedCombining artworkPlacing image filesPlacing an imageScaling a placed imagePlacing a Photoshop image with Show Import OptionsPlacing multiple imagesApplying color edits to an imageMasking imagesApplying a simple mask to an imageEditing a clipping path (mask)Masking an object with textCreating an opacity maskEditing an opacity maskSampling colors in placed imagesWorking with image linksFinding link informationEmbedding and unembedding imagesReplacing a linked imagePackaging a fileReview questionsReview answers
15. Preparing Content for the Web
Getting startedSaving content for the webAligning content to the pixel gridSlicing contentSelecting and editing slicesUsing the Save For Web commandCreating CSS codeSetting up your design for generating CSSWorking with character styles and CSS codeWorking with graphic styles and CSS codeCopying CSSExporting CSSSaving artwork as SVGReview questionsReview answers
Index
Contributors
Production Notes
ImagesTypefaces usedTeam creditsLesson project credits

Overview

The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator CC (2015 release)

Classroom in a Book®, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program does—an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.

Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2015 release) contains 15 lessons that cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you.

Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book’s “Getting Started” section to unlock access to:

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Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, videos that walk you through the lessons step by step, and updated material covering new feature releases from Adobe

What you need to use this book: Adobe Illustrator CC (2015 release) software, for either Windows or Mac OS. (Software not included.)

Note: Classroom in a Book does not replace the documentation, support, updates, or any other benefits of being a registered owner of Adobe Illustrator CC software.

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