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Learn Adobe Illustrator CC for Graphic Design and Illustration: Adobe Certified Associate Exam Preparation, Second Edition

Name: Learn Adobe Illustrator CC for Graphic Design and Illustration: Adobe Certified Associate Exam Preparation, Second Edition
ISBN: 9780134878546

by Chad Chelius, Rob Schwartz

September 2018

Beginner

241 pages

7h 7m

English

Peachpit Press

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
About the Author
Contents
Getting Started
About This ProductConventions Used in This BookOperating System DifferencesInstalling the SoftwareAccessing the Free Web Edition and Lesson FilesProject FontsAdditional ResourcesAdobe CertificationResetting the Preferences to Their Default Settings
1 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CC 2018
Launching Adobe Illustrator CCWhat Is Adobe Illustrator CC?An Overview of the Adobe Illustrator InterfaceCreating a New DocumentCustomizing the WorkspaceSaving a WorkspaceSaving and Exporting Files
2 Creating a Postcard in Illustrator
Creating a New DocumentDefining Preferences in Adobe Illustrator CCAdding Guides to the Postcard for Easy Alignment of ObjectsCreating Shapes for the Postcard BackgroundChanging the Corner Radius of Shapes in IllustratorNavigating a Document Effectively in IllustratorAdding Text to the Postcard
3 Creating the Front of a Business Card
Modifying an ArtboardCreating a Half-Pipe for the Background of the CardAdding Text for the LogotypeCreating SwatchesCustomizing the LogotypeInterleaving the Shapes in the LogotypeAdding Paragraph Text to the Front of the Business CardFinishing Up the Business Card Front

4 Creating the Back of a Business Card
Drawing the Streets of the MapSelecting Objects and Working with GroupsUsing the Appearance PanelWorking with LayersAdding Names to the Streets on the MapCreating and Applying a Pattern SwatchAdding a Gradient Effect and Details to the LandmarksFinishing Up: Adding Symbols and Trimming the Artwork
5 Creating a Music Festival Poster
Placing an Image in Adobe IllustratorDrawing the Body of the GuitarAdding the Frets and Fret Markers to the Neck of the GuitarDrawing the Bridge and Strings of the GuitarCreating and Applying a BrushUsing Image Trace to Create Distressed TextUsing Envelope Distort to Distort Text to a Specific ShapeAdding Effects to the Music PosterPlacing Text and Linking Text AreasPackaging the Project
6 Creating and Exporting Content for Web and Mobile Projects
Creating a Document for a Mobile DeviceCreating the Icons for the Mobile MockupAdding Text and PhotosCreating Web Graphics Using Save For WebUsing Export for Screens to Generate Web and Mobile Assets
7 Leveling Up with Design
Creativity Is a SkillThe Design HierarchyThe Elements of ArtThe Principles of DesignWrapping Up the Design Concepts
8 Working with Outsiders
Who You’re Talking for and Who You’re Talking toCopyrights and WrongsThink Like a BossConclusion
ACA Objectives Covered
Glossary
Index

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ACA Objectives Covered

DOMAIN OBJECTIVES	CHAPTER	VIDEO
DOMAIN 1.0 Working in the Design Industry
1.1 Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing images.	Ch 1 Creating a New Document, 10 Ch 8 Who You’re Talking for and Who You’re Talking to, 176	8.2 Discovering Client Goals 8.3 Finding the Target Audience
1.2 Communicate with colleagues and clients about design plans.	Ch 8 Project Management, 186 Ch 8 Setting Project Requirements, 191 Ch 8 Project Scope, 191 Ch 8 Avoiding Project Creep, 192 Ch 8 Feedback Loop, 194	8.4 The Golden Rule for Client Work 8.9 Project Management Intro 8.10 Project Management–Understand the Problem 8.13 Project Management–Avoiding Creep 8.14 Project Management–Make It So
1.3 Determine ...

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