Adobe Illustrator Ever wondered how vector and raster graphics differ? Would you like to learn when to use CMYK color and when it's best not to? That and much more will be covered in Illustrator Level I. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of illustration programs, the course will cover the basics of computer illustration and its use in print and web-based media. Students will be introduced to the tools available in Adobe Illustrator, how to use them, how to work with objects, clip art, bitmaps (web-graphics), text, color and more.
Week 1 - Overview of illustration basics
Week 2 - Tools
Week 3 - Transforming Objects
Week 4 - Layers, Color, Type & Appearance
Week 5 - Live Paint & Live Trace
Week 6 - ClipArt, 3D, Special Effects, and Working with Images
Week 7 - Blends, Meshes, Masks & Libraries
Week 8 Illustrator & The Web
Prerequisites
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Peggi has owned and operated Misty Canyon Designs since 1999. As a graphic designer, Peggi offers print publication layout and illustration and, as webmaster, is contracted with two national forests in America with responsibility for their web presence. She is currently teaching programming for University of Florida and holds a joint honours Bachelors Degree in Welsh and Medieval History. She is continuing to follow her passion, Medieval Welsh history, as she pursues a Masters Degree in that field.Testimonials
Ratings
"Really learned alot in this class. Thanks!" - Tammie McCue
"Excellent class. Well structured introduction to Adobe Illustrator with a focus on learning the essential skills. The projects were helpful in teaching the basics and helped me with several real world projects." - Philip Napora
"Peggi is simply awesome! Her lectures were extremely helpful and thorough and included step by step video on how to do the more difficult tasks. Her exercises and assignments ensured that you understood all the material covered. Anytime I had a question either Peggi or her TA responded quickly. I really enjoyed the class and would highly recommend Peggi as an instructor. Thank you!!!" - Mary Kate DeCraene
"I learned a lot from this class even though I've been using Illustrator for a long time. It helped me explore new tools and techniques." - Katharina Darby
"This is excellent as an introduction. In fact, it is not very intimidating at all and any one can pick up. The instructor seemed very approachable and has done a very good job providing tools to help us understand concepts. In fact, the flash tools that she used served as a very good tool for a student." - Parvathy Eashwaran
"I am not a graphics artist, but need to use Illustrator occasionally for my film editing work. This class was very helpful." - Michael Amato
"This was a great class for myself. I am a strong CorelDraw user and I knew how to perform basic functions in Illustrator. This class showed me how to perform tasks I've struggled with and gave me some new ideas for other tasks." - Ann Jewell
"Peggi was very helpful in providing video tutorials. These made understanding the elements of the course." - Robert Ostrochovsky
"Great course! I learned a ton, and got very helpful support. And it was fun to see how much I could do." - Elizabeth Shinabargar
"Without a doubt the most exciting and informative class I have taken in three years. I hit the bullseye. Hope she starts an advanced class I will take it for sure." - Michael Hartman
"it was a great course - taught me so much - its a great way to understand the program - I liked the instructors sense of humour - made for an relaxed learning environment - and she knew her stuff and was able to pass on her knowledge very well - very useful course for me" - Elana Findlow
"Peggi does a wonderful job of explaining the techniques to her students. She responds quickly and is always most helpful." - Betty Coppin
"This was a great class and a great instructor! I learned SO much about Illustrator that I now feel quite confident dealing with the files that have been handed down to me AND confident enough to do my own work in AI. Thanks so much, Peggi!" - Kay Schlumpf
"It was a fascinating class. I picked up a whole lot more than I knew. Great techniques and I can actually use these in my work. Thanks." - Annette Turgeon
"This was a thoroughly enjoyable course. The course materials are easy to understand and are supplemented by video clips that shows the student the more difficult techniques. The tutorials and exercises are excellent because they show the participant not just how to use the software, but also some interesting applications. The instructor responds to questions quickly and reviews assignments promptly." - Maria Paula Robledo
"Peggi was very helpful and very knowledgeable!! Also, fun to work with! :)" - Fawna Berger
"Great course. Really helped me get my head around AI. As a heavy photoshop user, there were a lot of things about vector graphics I never learned. This course, with Peggi's guidance gave me the basics I needed to work in Illustrator." - Kim Davis
"The Adobe Illustrator course exceeded my expectations. I began with almost no skill and ended with a good bit of confidence using most of the features contained in Adobe Illustrator. The reading was extensive and promptly posted. Peggi Rodgers always answered my questions without any delay and with the patience of an exceptional teacher. I’m sure a live classroom would have made some of the points easier to grasp, but struggling with the steps put me in the swing of the program. I plan to take more courses from eClasses." - John Andrews
"Great class. The lectures add up to a book. I highly recommend this class. " - Faye Cragin
"Peggi Rogers knows the program backwards and forwards and is always willing to answer any questions. The class was fun and she was always encouraging and supportive. I've been using Illustrator for years, but completely ignored many of the wonderful techniques that I now feel more comfortable trying to work into my graphic design business. " - Laurie Mugan
"As an instructor, Peggi was wonderfully enthusiastic, informed and always there with a kind encouraging word. Her lectures were heart-stoppingly long but chockful of amazing tips that worked well. And her videos helped me accomplish things I probably wouldn't have through just written instructions. I can't say enough good things about her and only wished she'd offer to teach Illustrator Two!" - Debbie Dine
"There were some very challenging aspects to the course. Peggi's limitless patience and clear responses to questions and concerns made it a worthwhile learning experience. She fostered the fun aspects while focusing on tools that we need to use Illustrator. Excellent course with a superb instructor!" - Susan Bellomo
"Peggi was always encouraging. She clearly empathizes with her students when they struggle with learning a new tool. (My strife was with the scissors and knife.) Because the projects allowed one to be creative, I enjoyed looking at the other students' work to see what they did. Peggi's video clips are a nice touch, a picture is worth a thousand words, and a moving picture ...." - Thomas Blum
"The task of teaching such an extensive program as illustrator in an exhaustive manner is impossible for a 6-week course. Peggi did a masterful job of selecting the most appropriate features and useful tools for this course. She not only taught the basics, she also engaged us with the most common features used by professionals. In this way, she was able to teach a good deal of valuable information while avoiding an un-neccessary level of complexity." - Joshua Rowe
"Peggi is a great instruction. The lesson plans challenged you to stay focus on mastering the concepts and the assignment ensured that you mastered the concepts. The Camtasia application Peggi used help me to get a handle on the pen tool. I never thought I would be able to use the pen tool. I am looking forward to Illustrator II." - Cyndi Richards
