You can change the current Artboard size by editing and of the document or you can drag the blue box on the artboard.To open the artboard, you can also click or press on the keyboard.On the document set, you can change the units, bleed size, and Artboards size. Also, you can minimize and maximize the panel groups by clicking the arrow on the top-right corner of the panel groups. For a presentation mode, press or click the presentation mode on the bottom of the tool panel. Once you press the key on the keyboard, you can hide all panels. The image below is the workspace and illustrates the name of the interface. Once you click the workspace switcher, you can choose one of the settings. Adobe Illustrator offers some recommended workspaces for users. The workspace is modifiable, meaning you can change what you want. Once you create a new file, you will see a white artboard with the workspace. Save the file by pressing on the keyboard, before you start your work. Height (300 ppi) = Printing (more memory use), Screen (72 ppi) = Web (less memory use). However, documents for web or computer use do not need to have the bleed because there is no space to cut. Often designers create a document a bit bigger (0.125”) than an artboard size for white space. Update the size of the artboard size for the Exercise 1.Once you click the button, a new window will pop up.

On the start page, you can create a new file using a template, browse to open a file, or open a recent file. Once the application opens, you will see this start page. You may be required to sign in to confirm your license. Open Adobe Illustrator 2020 by clicking the icon. The information below is from the Adobe illustrator user guide and selected tools, commands, and panels by the instructor. (CO2) Use basic tools and commends for an illustrated work Isometric drawing (Satori Graphics, 2019).Perspective drawing (Digital Art Creation, 2017).Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard design app that lets you capture your creative vision with shapes, color, effects, and typography.Īdobe illustrator work examples, please watch the video linked in the texts below to understand the process of the illustrated drawings. Lecture Contents ( CO1) Be introduced to illustrator and similar applications in the industry About Adobe IllustratorĪdobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics app that lets you create logos, icons, drawings, typography, and complex illustrations for any medium.

(CO 2) Use basic tools and commends for an illustrated work.

(CO 1) Be introduced to illustrator and similar applications in the industry.

Upon completing this session, students will be able to:

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