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This comprehensive guide is designed for anyone looking to master the essentials of graphic design using industry-standard tools. Covering both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, it provides step-by-step tutorials, practical tips, and hands-on exercises to help you create stunning visuals, illustrations, and professional designs. Whether you are a beginner wanting to build foundational skills or an aspiring designer seeking to refine your techniques, this document offers clear guidance and structured lessons to accelerate your learning and unlock your creative potential.

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1. Adobe Illustrator
COURSE OVERVIEW

The Complete Guide To Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/IBouhf4seWQ


SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

Lesson 1 - Interface Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/QKWnkIPur2Q

Lesson 2 - Panels & Workspaces in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/2E9oGKd0Ayg

Lesson 3 - Artboards in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/9GbLm_WXWwk

Lesson 4 - Vector basics | Selection & Direct selection tool
http://youtu.be/GFY0_EMVYDw

Lesson 5 - Fill & Stroke effects in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/xhATZA88zC4

Lesson 6 - Using Color | Swatches | Pantone’s | Gradients & more
http://youtu.be/MX67tVC8f3s

Lesson 7 - 10 Handy Tips | Things to know for beginners
http://youtu.be/wRL9rPO2SYk


SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL PRACTISE

Lesson 8 - Creating shape vectors
http://youtu.be/FH4-WIkHnd4

Lesson 9 - Grouped vectors, Compounding vector shapes & Using the
shape builder tool
http://youtu.be/aGFWmYHUQOU

Lesson 10 - Drawing with the Pen tool | Brush tool | Pencil tool & more
http://youtu.be/mApJiURbBAg

Lesson 11 - The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool
http://youtu.be/wnXDboK7FH8
Lesson 12 - Type tools in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/9mj57YnpJPk



| COURSE OUTLINE

, SECTION 3 - CREATE A PROJECT


CHAPTER 1 - SETUP & IMAGE TRACE


Lesson 13 - Setting up a document | Placing in a drawing / Sketch
http://youtu.be/1QLJmHxQqVA

Lesson 14 - Image trace tool for sketches in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/4X1uc4dUoC0


CHAPTER 2 - DRAWING

Lesson 15 - Tracing a hand drawn sketch & converting to vector artwork
http://youtu.be/_PDgoisoCwo

Lesson 16 - Compounding vector shapes & strokes | Use the Pathfinder
Tool & more
http://youtu.be/-gXH5G2vD-k


CHAPTER 3 - COLOURING & ADDING TYPE

Lesson 17 - Coloring a vector drawing in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/0MDns4AP4Qw

Lesson 18 - Adding type to a poster design in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/ppGdjmpuqBc

CHAPTER 4 – FINISHING & EXPORTING

Lesson 19 - Exporting artwork ready for print in Adobe Illustrator
http://youtu.be/TM-Blz_Mnqc




| COURSE OUTLINE

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