Hi there, welcome to this Adobe Illustrator advanced tutorial. This course is a more advanced look at Illustrator. It’s not designed for people who are brand new to Illustrator.

My name is Dan. I’m an ACI & ACE for Illustrator.

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Hey there, I'm Dan Scott, an Adobe Certified Instructor with over 16 years of design experience under my belt, I'm part of the Adobe Expert program, and my online and in-person classes have been attended by more than a million people, just like you! Join me as we dive into the exciting world of Adobe Illustrator Advanced! In this course, you're not just leveling up in Illustrator, you're transforming into an Illustrator SuperHero!

In this course you will work on a bespoke brief designed to ignite your imagination, coupled with immersive course videos, you'll be crafting jaw-dropping graphics in no time. Throughout our journey together, you'll flex your creative muscles and construct projects that will elevate your portfolio to new heights. So, let's dive in and unleash your creativity!

You’ll learn:

How to use artificial intelligence to boost your creativity in ideation.
The quick way to take hand-drawn sketches and vectorize and color them.
The building blocks needed to set you loose on a huge variety of beautiful effects and techniques.
To make beautiful charts and graphs for your documents.
Color mastery to make quick color adjustments, Pantones, and blend it all together beautifully.
How to master images inside of your illustrator workflow.
To harness all the secret gems that'll help you level up your typography skills.
All the tricks of the trade for drawing complex shapes easily.
To double your creativity with the Transform and Distort section.
To speed up your personal workflow to get the most out of your creative day.

Explore the full course outline for a comprehensive list of topics that will expand your Illustrator prowess beyond imagination.

If you're already comfortable navigating the basics but want to unlock the true potential of Illustrator, then this Illustrator Advanced course is your ticket to becoming a master of Illustrator! So join me and the ranks of design superheroes and let's embark on this thrilling journey together.

Who this course is for

Creative adventurers who already have a basic understanding of Illustrator.
Self-taught Illustrator enthusiasts yearning for structured guidance.
Graduates of my Illustrator Essentials Course, hungry for more knowledge and skills.
Visionaries who have developed their own unique Illustrator approach but crave exploration of the vast universe of tools, updates, and time-saving techniques.

Requirements

All you need is a copy of Adobe Illustrator, you can get a free trial from Adobe here to get started.
A basic knowledge of Illustrator is required. I recommend watching my Illustrator Essentials course prior to embarking on this epic adventure.

What you'll learn

How to use Text to Vector Ai
How to use Text to Pattern Ai
How to use Generative Recolor
When to use the Scissor Tool, Eraser Tool & Knife Tool
Advanced Shape Builder Uses
The differences between the Pathfinder Vs Shape Builder
How to use the Join tool & Joining Path Ends
Advanced Pen Tool Tricks
Width Tool Advanced Techniques
The Curvature Tool
How to master corners with corner widget effects
How to work with Compound Paths
The difference between Expand & Expand Appearance
How to create Graphic Styles
How to make Symbols
How to use the Smooth Tool
Advanced use of Simplify Path
What Live Shape Effects are for
How to make Repeating Grids & Concentric Circles
How to make Random Objects
Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts in Illustrator
How to add a Gradient on a Stroke
How to add a Gradient in Text
How to use the Freeform Gradient tool
How to use Advanced Color Swatches
How to use Global Color Swatches
What is the difference between RGB vs CMYK color modes?
How to proof colors
How to use Pantone Spot Colors
Recolor Artwork & Changing all colors at once
How to use Blending Modes
How to work with Images & Blending Modes
How to make Black & White Images
Learn Advanced Workflow Tricks
All the Super Selection Mastery
How to use the History Panel
Advanced Fonts Tricks & Tips
Use Retype to know what Font is being used
How to put Text Inside a Letter or Shape
How to use the Touch Type Tool
How to add a Connected Stroke Around Multiple Shapes
How to Offset a Stroke with Text
How to make a Bar Chart in Illustrator
How to make a Pie Chart in Illustrator
Layer Power Moves
Advanced Artboard & Pages Tricks
How to Unlink vs Embedded Images
How to Crop Images Rather than Mask
How to Mask Inside Text & Multiple Shapes
How to you use the Puppet Warp Tool
How to use the Distort Envelope Shape & Type
How to use the Envelope Mesh
How to blend lines together
How to make a Linocut Effect
How to make 3D Gradient Lettering Blends
How to spin text into a ring
How to turn text into a 3D donut shape
How to make a Duotone image effect
How to make a Roughen Stamp Vector Effect
How to make a Neon Sign Glow Effect
How to use a Halftone Effect using Plugins
Advanced Exporting Assets Tricks in Illustrator
How to use the Dimension Tool

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