Published by Adobe Press (March 15, 2021) © 2021
Brian WoodThe fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator
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, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.
Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2021 release) contains 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.
Purchase of this book includes valuable online features. Follow the instructions in the book's “Getting Started” section to unlock access to:
- Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book
- Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by step
What you need to use this book: The desktop version of Adobe Illustrator (2021 release) software, for either Windows or macOS. (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 software.
- 1. Getting to Know the Work Area
- 2. Techniques for Selecting Artwork
- 3. Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard
- 4. Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths
- 5. Transforming Artwork
- 6. Using the Basic Drawing Tools
- 7. Drawing with the Pen Tool
- 8. Using Color to Enhance Artwork
- 9. Drawing with the Pen Tooladding Type to a Project
- 10. Organizing your Artwork with Layers
- 11. Gradients, Blends, and Patterns
- 12. Using Brushes to Create an AD
- 13. Exploring Creative Uses of Effects and Graphic Styles
- 14. Creating Artwork for a T-Shirt
- 15. Placing and Working with Images
- 16. Sharing Projects