Adobe Illustrator CS6

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor developed and marketed by Adobe Systems. Created by thenewboston.

Though this course uses Adobe Illustrator CS6 most of it is still relevant for other versions of Adobe Illustrator.

Average Course Length

15 hours

Skill Level

Beginner

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1: Introduction
2: System Requirements
3: User Interface
4: Working with Panels
5: Tools Panel
6: Inserting an Image
7: Document Window
8: Saving Documents Properly
9: Creating a New Document
10: Document Setup Options
11: Using Multiple Artboards
12: How to Change Artboard Options
13: Previews and Outline Views
14: Zoom Tool
15: Rulers and Guides
16: Smart Guides
17: Grid and Hand Tool
18: Working with the Info Panel
19: Managing Workspaces
20: Understanding Paths
21: Creating Rectangles and Circles
22: Creating Polygons and Stars
23: Creating Line Segments
24: Spirals and Arcs
25: Creating Grids
26: Using the Shape Builder Tool
27: Awesome Selection Techniques
28: How to Group Objects Together
29: Using the Selection Menu
30: Saving Frequently Made Selections
31: Cool Duplication Techniques
32: Align and Distribute
33: Transforming Objects
34: Free Transform Tool
35: Rotate, Scale, Reflect, and More
36: Transforming Multiple Objects at Once
37: Transform Effect
38: Distorting Objects
39: Advanced Color Setting
40: Color Modes
41: Adding Color
42: Adjusting Stroke Attributes
43: Stroke Width Tool Tips
44: Eyedropper Tool
45: Creating Patterns from Simple Objects
46: Editing Patterns
47: How to Blend Colors
48: Blend Tool and Options
49: Gradients
50: Pen Tool
51: Anchor Points and Selection Options
52: Path Tips and Tricks
53: Cutting, Splitting, and Merging Paths
54: Compound Paths
55: Clipping Masks
56: Overview of the Layers Panel
57: Layers Panel Options
58: Layer Basics
59: Typing Tools
60: Type Tool Tips
61: Area Text Tool Tips
62: Modifying Type on a Path
63: Importing Text from Notepad or Word
64: Type Selection Techniques
65: How to Thread Overflow Text
66: Using the Character Panel
67: Scaling Rotating and Formatting Type
68: Working with Paragraphs
69: Applying Multiple Settings at Once
70: Smart Punctuation
71: Open Type Fonts
72: Creating Outlines Around Text
73: Intro to Using Graphics
74: Tracing an Image Into a Vector
75: Beginning Advanced Image Trace
76: More Advanced Image Trace
77: Finishing Advanced Image Trace
78: Converting Image Trace to Paths
79: Graphics Styles