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Illustrator 1: Creating Graphics with Illustrator

November 19 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CST

Free

Registration for this class opens on Tuesday, November 5.

In this workshop, students explore the favorite tool of many creative professionals, Adobe Illustrator. Used by designers and artists around the world, this powerful vector graphics program makes it easy to create logos, posters, product labels, icons, website mockups and more.

Students will learn the basics of Illustrator, work with shapes, text, and color, and create a project from scratch.

Topics covered:

  1. The Illustrator Interface
  2. Navigating the Workspace
  3. Working with Shapes
  4. Using the Selection and Direct Selection Tool
  5. Using the Shape Builder Tool
  6. Drawing with the Pen Tool
  7. Working with Type
  8. Saving/Exporting Final Artwork

Workshop Information
Workshop ManualManual
AudienceAnyone interested in creating posters, flyers, visual art, or any other graphic-designed items with Illustrator
PrerequisitesBasic Computing Skills

Details

Date:
November 19
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CST
Cost:
Free
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Venue

2257 College Library
600 N. Park Street
Madison, WI 53706 United States

Other

Primary Trainer
Sam Kier
Assisting Trainer
Arnav Bharadia

Note: Workshops may only be attended by students currently enrolled at UW-Madison. Faculty, staff, and former students are not eligible to attend STS sessions.