Adobe Illustrator is a vector-based application that is widely used in illustration, technical drawing, animation, special effects and motion graphics. Through hands-on exercises, this course will reveal the creative capabilities of Illustrator. Precise control of bézier curves, use of color and gradients, dynamic type and 3D effects will be discussed in detail. Students will gain a working knowledge of Illustrator, including how it interacts with the rest of the Adobe Suite.
PREREQUISITE: SWC-1012, Macintosh Basics, or equivalent.