2. Creating Graphics and Text

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Draw rectangles, ovals, and other shapes.

  • Modify the shape, color, and size of drawn objects.

  • Understand fill and stroke settings.

  • Create and edit curves and variable-width strokes.

  • Apply gradients and transparencies.

  • Use the different paint brushes for expressive drawing.

  • Create and edit text, and use web fonts.

  • Distribute objects on the Stage.

  • Create and edit symbols.

  • Understand symbols and instances.

  • Apply filters to symbol instances.

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This lesson will take about 3 hours to complete.

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