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Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book© (2017 release)

Name: Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book© (2017 release)
Author: Brian Wood
ISBN: 9780134664217

by Brian Wood

December 2016

Intermediate to advanced

480 pages

17h 47m

English

Adobe Press

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
GETTING STARTED
About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesInstalling the programFonts used in this bookOnline ContentLesson FilesWeb EditionAccessing the Lesson Files and Web 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 (2017 RELEASE)
New, Modern UIAdobe Stock In-App PurchaseText ImprovementsLive Shape ImprovementsImproved Export of Assets and ArtboardsPixel-Perfect DrawingOther enhancements
A QUICK TOUR OF ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CC (2017 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 Illustrator
2 TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING ARTWORK
Starting the lessonSelecting objectsUsing the Selection toolUsing the Direct Selection toolCreating selections with a marqueeHiding and locking objectsSelecting similar objectsSelecting in Outline modeAligning objectsAligning objects to each otherAligning to a key objectAligning anchor pointsDistributing objectsAligning to the artboardWorking with groupsGrouping itemsEditing a group in Isolation modeCreating a nested groupExploring object arrangementArranging objectsSelecting objects behind
3 USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR A POSTCARD
Starting the lessonCreating a new documentWorking with basic shapesCreating and editing rectanglesRounding cornersWorking with the Rounded Rectangle toolCreating and editing an ellipseCreating and editing a circleCreating a polygonEditing a polygonChanging stroke width and alignmentDrawing linesCreating a starWorking with the Shaper toolDrawing shapes with the Shaper toolEditing shapes with the Shaper toolPunching shapes with the Shaper toolCombining shapes with the Shaper toolWorking with drawing modesWorking with Draw Behind modeUsing the Draw Inside modeUsing Image Trace

4 EDITING AND COMBINING SHAPES AND PATHS
Starting the lessonEditing 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 illustration
5 TRANSFORMING ARTWORK
Starting the lessonWorking with artboardsAdding artboards to the documentEditing artboardsRenaming artboardsReordering artboardsWorking with rulers and guidesCreating guidesEditing the ruler originTransforming contentPositioning artwork using the Transform panelPositioning artwork using Smart GuidesScaling objectsReflecting objectsRotating objectsDistorting objects with effectsShearing objectsTransforming with the Free Transform toolCreating a PDF
6 CREATING AN ILLUSTRATION WITH THE DRAWING TOOLS
Starting the lessonAn 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 tool
7 USING COLOR TO ENHANCE SIGNAGE
Starting the lessonExploring 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 colorConverting 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 group
8 ADDING TYPE TO A POSTER
Starting the lessonAdding 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 styleFixing missing fonts Changing font sizeChanging font colorChanging additional character formattingWorking with Glyphs Changing paragraph formattingModifying text with the Touch Type toolResizing and reshaping type objectsCreating columns of textCreating 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 outlines
9 ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS
Starting the lessonUnderstanding layersCreating layers and sublayersCreating new layersCreating sublayersEditing layers and objectsLocating layersMoving content between layersViewing layersReordering layersCollecting into a new layerDuplicating layer contentPasting layersChanging layer orderApplying appearance attributes to layersCreating a clipping mask
10 GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS
Starting the lessonWorking with gradientsApplying a linear gradient to a fillEditing a gradientSaving a gradientAdjusting a linear gradient fillApplying a linear gradient to a strokeEditing 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 pattern
11 USING BRUSHES TO CREATE A POSTER
Starting the lessonWorking 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 tool
12 EXPLORING CREATIVE USES OF EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC STYLES
Starting the lessonUsing the Appearance panelEditing appearance attributesAdding another stroke and fill to artworkAdding another stroke and fill to textReordering appearance attributesUsing live effectsApplying an effectEditing an effectStyling text with a Warp effectEditing text with a Warp effectApplying the Offset Path effectApplying a Photoshop EffectWorking with 3D effects Using graphic stylesApplying an existing graphic styleCreating and applying a graphic styleUpdating a graphic styleApplying a graphic style to a layerScaling strokes and effects
13 CREATING ARTWORK FOR A T-SHIRT
Starting the lessonWorking 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 perspectiveReleasing objects with perspectiveFinishing up
14 USING ILLUSTRATOR CC WITH OTHER ADOBE APPLICATIONS
Starting the lessonCombining 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 file
15 EXPORTING ASSETS
Starting the lessonCreating Pixel-Perfect DrawingsAligning new artwork to the pixel gridAligning existing artwork to the pixel gridExporting artboards and assetsExporting artboardsExporting individual assetsCreating CSS from your designSetting up your design for generating CSSWorking with character styles and CSS codeWorking with graphic styles and CSS codeCopying CSSExporting CSS
INDEX

Overview

Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator CC (2017 release) choose Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book (2017 release) from the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks from Adobe Press. The 15 project-based lessons in this book show users step-by-step the key techniques for working in Illustrator. Build a strong foundation for working with Adobe Illustrator CC by following hands-on projects for creating logos, illustrations, and posters. 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 more free-form painting, you’ll gain vital Illustrator skills as you progress through the lessons.

The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each chapter as well as ebook updates when Adobe releases new features for Creative Cloud customers. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: a Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and interactive multiple-choice quizzes. As always with the Classroom in a Book, Instructor Notes are available for teachers to download.

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