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This course offers a deep dive into digital animation and interactive media, teaching you how to create engaging animations and interactive content using Adobe Animate. You will also prepare for the Animate certification exam and a career in animation and multimedia design.

This Adobe Animate course is a thorough exploration into the vibrant world of digital animation and interactive media, catering to both novices and seasoned animators. It covers everything from basic interface navigation to advanced animation techniques. You will learn to craft compelling animations, design detailed characters, and incorporate sound and video, all while utilizing Animate's robust toolset. Furthermore, the course introduces scripting, enabling the addition of interactivity to animations.

This online animation course guides you through creating and managing symbols, mastering a spectrum of animation techniques from frame-by-frame animation to tweening and motion edits, and perfecting character design. Advanced topics such as rotoscoping, rigging with the Bone Tool, and adding interactivity with ActionScript or JavaScript will also be covered by learning Adobe Animate. This educational journey ensures the acquisition of skills necessary for integrating audio and video into animations, applying filters, and producing content for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL, thereby broadening the scope of web animation capabilities.

By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to pass the Animate certification exam and for a career in the animation industry, equipped with a deep understanding of animation principles and best practices. Your curriculum is structured to offer a step-by-step guide through the animation process, from basic drawing and animation techniques to complex character design and interactivity scripting. Hands-on exercises and practical applications reinforce learning, enabling you to apply concepts in real-world settings and open up new opportunities in the fields of animation and multimedia design.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Animate (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This Adobe Animate course offers a comprehensive journey into the world of digital animation and interactive media. Designed for both beginners and experienced users, it covers all aspects of Adobe Animate, from the basics of the interface to advanced animation techniques. You will learn how to create engaging animations, design characters, and integrate sound and video, utilizing Animate's powerful tools. This online animation course also covers scripting with ActionScript and JavaScript to add interactivity to animations.

Through practical exercises and real-world applications, animation training ensures that you not only understand the software's capabilities but also how to apply these skills in your creative projects. The course encompasses all topics covered in the Animate certification exam and much more. Whether your goal is to work in the animation industry or to enhance your animation skills, this course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the field of digital animation.

1. Introduction to Animate
1. Animate Home Screen
2. Creating New Documents
3. Drawing Basic Shapes
4. Animate Interface
5. Tools
6. Properties
7. Libraries
8. The Timeline
9. Navigating a Document
10. Rulers, Guides, and Grids
11. Setting Preferences
2. Animation Basics
1. Symbols
2. Types of Symbols: Graphic, Button, and Movie Clip
3. Creating Symbols
4. Creating Symbols and Adding Them to the Library (Exercise)
5. Editing Symbols
6. Edit a Symbol and Observe the Changes (Exercise)
7. Overview of Animation
8. Onion Skinning
9. Use Onion Skinning to Create a Smooth, Frame-by-Frame Animation (Exercise)
10. Introduction to Basic Movement: Timing, Weight, And Movement
11. Overview of Tweening
12. Shape Tween
13. Create a Shape Tween with a Symbol (Exercise)
14. Motion Tween
15. Create a Motion Tween with a Symbol (Exercise)
16. Understanding the Motion Editor Panel
17. Use the Motion Editor Panel to Modify a Tween (Exercise)
18. Apply Easing to Animation
19. Apply Easing to Animation to Create Natural Movement (Exercise)
20. Previewing an Animation
21. Preview and Test Your Animation (Exercise)
22. Saving and Exporting an Animation
23. Exporting Options
24. Export the Animation in Different Formats (Exercise)
3. Drawing Tools
1. Selection Tools
2. Brush Tools
3. Experimenting with Brush Tools on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
4. The Pen Tool
5. Experimenting with the Pen Tool on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
6. Shape Tools
7. Experimenting with the Shape Tools on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
8. Color Tools
9. Modifying and Transforming Shapes
10. Draw Basic Shapes and Modify them using Transformation Tools (Exercise)
11. Layers and Symbols
12. Drawing a Simple Illustration (Exercise)
4. Character Design
1. Basic Illustration Principles
2. Introduction to Character Design
3. Drawing the Head
4. Draw the Character's Head (Exercise)
5. Drawing the Facial Features
6. Draw the Character's Facial Features (Exercise)
7. Drawing the Body
8. Draw the Character's Body (Exercise)
9. Arms and Hands
10. Draw the Character's Arms And Hands (Exercise)
11. Drawing the Legs and Feet
12. Draw the Character's Legs And Feet (Exercise)
13. Saving and Exporting Your Character
14. Save and Export Your Character (Exercise)
5. Advanced Techniques
1. Rotoscoping
2. Rotoscope a Short Video Clip (Exercise)
3. Utilizing Camera and Layer Depth Tools
4. Create a Scene with Depth using Camera and Layer Tools (Exercise)
5. ActionScript and JavaScript in Animate
6. Add Interactivity to an Animation with ActionScript or JavaScript (Exercise)
7. Sound and Video Integration in Animate
8. Incorporate Sound into an Animation (Exercise)
9. Sound Mixing and Scape Creation
10. Create a Basic Sound Mix and Scape for an Animation (Exercise)
11. Using the Bone Tool for Rigging
12. Rig a Character using the Bone Tool (Exercise)
13. Working with Motion Presets
14. Animate an Object using Motion Presets (Exercise)
15. Applying Filters and Blend Modes
16. Add Effects to an Animation with Filters and Blend Modes (Exercise)
17. The Art of Masking
18. Create an Animation with Masking Effects (Exercise)
19. Understanding HTML5 Canvas and WebGL Document Types
20. Create an Interactive Web Content with HTML5 Canvas (Exercise)
21. Publishing and Export Options in Animate
22. Publish an Animation in Various Formats (Exercise)
6. Working In The Animation Industry
1. Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
2. Communicating about Design Plans
3. Copyright, Permissions, and Licensing
4. Animation and Interactive Media Key Terminology
5. Basic Design Principles and Industry Best Practices
6. Animation and Interactive Media Principles

What you will learn

• Understand the basics of Adobe Animate's interface and tools for creating animations and interactive media
• Comprehend how to design characters and animate them effectively for various projects
• Discover techniques for integrating sound and video into your animations
• Perfect your scripting with ActionScript and JavaScript to add interactivity to your animations
• Grasp the scope of the Animate certification exam and how to prepare for it

How you will benefit

• Develop a solid understanding of the Adobe Animate interface and its functionalities
• Learn to create and manage different types of symbols for efficient animation workflows
• Master various animation techniques, including frame-by-frame animation, tweening, and motion editing
• Gain proficiency in character design, from basic sketching to detailed character creation
• Explore advanced animation techniques such as rotoscoping and rigging with the Bone Tool
• Understand how to add interactivity to animations using ActionScript or JavaScript
• Learn to integrate audio and video elements into animations for a richer experience
• Discover the art of masking and applying filters and blend modes to enhance animations
• Acquire skills in creating content for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL, expanding web animation capabilities
• Prepare for a career in the animation industry with an understanding of key principles and best practices

This course offers a deep dive into digital animation and interactive media, teaching you how to create engaging animations and interactive content using Adobe Animate. You will also prepare for the Animate certification exam and a career in animation and multimedia design.

This Adobe Animate course is a thorough exploration into the vibrant world of digital animation and interactive media, catering to both novices and seasoned animators. It covers everything from basic interface navigation to advanced animation techniques. You will learn to craft compelling animations, design detailed characters, and incorporate sound and video, all while utilizing Animate's robust toolset. Furthermore, the course introduces scripting, enabling the addition of interactivity to animations.

This online animation course guides you through creating and managing symbols, mastering a spectrum of animation techniques from frame-by-frame animation to tweening and motion edits, and perfecting character design. Advanced topics such as rotoscoping, rigging with the Bone Tool, and adding interactivity with ActionScript or JavaScript will also be covered by learning Adobe Animate. This educational journey ensures the acquisition of skills necessary for integrating audio and video into animations, applying filters, and producing content for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL, thereby broadening the scope of web animation capabilities.

By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to pass the Animate certification exam and for a career in the animation industry, equipped with a deep understanding of animation principles and best practices. Your curriculum is structured to offer a step-by-step guide through the animation process, from basic drawing and animation techniques to complex character design and interactivity scripting. Hands-on exercises and practical applications reinforce learning, enabling you to apply concepts in real-world settings and open up new opportunities in the fields of animation and multimedia design.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Animate (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

This Adobe Animate course offers a comprehensive journey into the world of digital animation and interactive media. Designed for both beginners and experienced users, it covers all aspects of Adobe Animate, from the basics of the interface to advanced animation techniques. You will learn how to create engaging animations, design characters, and integrate sound and video, utilizing Animate's powerful tools. This online animation course also covers scripting with ActionScript and JavaScript to add interactivity to animations.

Through practical exercises and real-world applications, animation training ensures that you not only understand the software's capabilities but also how to apply these skills in your creative projects. The course encompasses all topics covered in the Animate certification exam and much more. Whether your goal is to work in the animation industry or to enhance your animation skills, this course provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the field of digital animation.

1. Introduction to Animate
1. Animate Home Screen
2. Creating New Documents
3. Drawing Basic Shapes
4. Animate Interface
5. Tools
6. Properties
7. Libraries
8. The Timeline
9. Navigating a Document
10. Rulers, Guides, and Grids
11. Setting Preferences
2. Animation Basics
1. Symbols
2. Types of Symbols: Graphic, Button, and Movie Clip
3. Creating Symbols
4. Creating Symbols and Adding Them to the Library (Exercise)
5. Editing Symbols
6. Edit a Symbol and Observe the Changes (Exercise)
7. Overview of Animation
8. Onion Skinning
9. Use Onion Skinning to Create a Smooth, Frame-by-Frame Animation (Exercise)
10. Introduction to Basic Movement: Timing, Weight, And Movement
11. Overview of Tweening
12. Shape Tween
13. Create a Shape Tween with a Symbol (Exercise)
14. Motion Tween
15. Create a Motion Tween with a Symbol (Exercise)
16. Understanding the Motion Editor Panel
17. Use the Motion Editor Panel to Modify a Tween (Exercise)
18. Apply Easing to Animation
19. Apply Easing to Animation to Create Natural Movement (Exercise)
20. Previewing an Animation
21. Preview and Test Your Animation (Exercise)
22. Saving and Exporting an Animation
23. Exporting Options
24. Export the Animation in Different Formats (Exercise)
3. Drawing Tools
1. Selection Tools
2. Brush Tools
3. Experimenting with Brush Tools on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
4. The Pen Tool
5. Experimenting with the Pen Tool on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
6. Shape Tools
7. Experimenting with the Shape Tools on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
8. Color Tools
9. Modifying and Transforming Shapes
10. Draw Basic Shapes and Modify them using Transformation Tools (Exercise)
11. Layers and Symbols
12. Drawing a Simple Illustration (Exercise)
4. Character Design
1. Basic Illustration Principles
2. Introduction to Character Design
3. Drawing the Head
4. Draw the Character's Head (Exercise)
5. Drawing the Facial Features
6. Draw the Character's Facial Features (Exercise)
7. Drawing the Body
8. Draw the Character's Body (Exercise)
9. Arms and Hands
10. Draw the Character's Arms And Hands (Exercise)
11. Drawing the Legs and Feet
12. Draw the Character's Legs And Feet (Exercise)
13. Saving and Exporting Your Character
14. Save and Export Your Character (Exercise)
5. Advanced Techniques
1. Rotoscoping
2. Rotoscope a Short Video Clip (Exercise)
3. Utilizing Camera and Layer Depth Tools
4. Create a Scene with Depth using Camera and Layer Tools (Exercise)
5. ActionScript and JavaScript in Animate
6. Add Interactivity to an Animation with ActionScript or JavaScript (Exercise)
7. Sound and Video Integration in Animate
8. Incorporate Sound into an Animation (Exercise)
9. Sound Mixing and Scape Creation
10. Create a Basic Sound Mix and Scape for an Animation (Exercise)
11. Using the Bone Tool for Rigging
12. Rig a Character using the Bone Tool (Exercise)
13. Working with Motion Presets
14. Animate an Object using Motion Presets (Exercise)
15. Applying Filters and Blend Modes
16. Add Effects to an Animation with Filters and Blend Modes (Exercise)
17. The Art of Masking
18. Create an Animation with Masking Effects (Exercise)
19. Understanding HTML5 Canvas and WebGL Document Types
20. Create an Interactive Web Content with HTML5 Canvas (Exercise)
21. Publishing and Export Options in Animate
22. Publish an Animation in Various Formats (Exercise)
6. Working In The Animation Industry
1. Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
2. Communicating about Design Plans
3. Copyright, Permissions, and Licensing
4. Animation and Interactive Media Key Terminology
5. Basic Design Principles and Industry Best Practices
6. Animation and Interactive Media Principles

What you will learn

• Understand the basics of Adobe Animate's interface and tools for creating animations and interactive media
• Comprehend how to design characters and animate them effectively for various projects
• Discover techniques for integrating sound and video into your animations
• Perfect your scripting with ActionScript and JavaScript to add interactivity to your animations
• Grasp the scope of the Animate certification exam and how to prepare for it

How you will benefit

• Develop a solid understanding of the Adobe Animate interface and its functionalities
• Learn to create and manage different types of symbols for efficient animation workflows
• Master various animation techniques, including frame-by-frame animation, tweening, and motion editing
• Gain proficiency in character design, from basic sketching to detailed character creation
• Explore advanced animation techniques such as rotoscoping and rigging with the Bone Tool
• Understand how to add interactivity to animations using ActionScript or JavaScript
• Learn to integrate audio and video elements into animations for a richer experience
• Discover the art of masking and applying filters and blend modes to enhance animations
• Acquire skills in creating content for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL, expanding web animation capabilities
• Prepare for a career in the animation industry with an understanding of key principles and best practices

This course equips you with the skills to create sophisticated vector illustrations, logos, and typography, expanding your web design resume and helping you become proficient in Adobe Illustrator for professional graphic design work.

This comprehensive Adobe Illustrator course caters to both beginners and experienced users, aiming to foster proficiency in this industry-standard vector graphics software. The curriculum is expansive, covering all facets pertinent to the Illustrator certification exam while delving into practical, real-world applications that demonstrate how to effectively utilize Illustrator's robust tools in design projects. You are guided through creating detailed vector illustrations, logos, and typography, with a focus on leveraging the latest features and mastering advanced techniques to elevate your vector art.

This online Adobe Illustrator training course offers extensive benefits, including improving your workflow efficiency by becoming adept with the Illustrator interface. It provides detailed instruction on creating and manipulating vector shapes, using Illustrator's precision tools, and advanced techniques for drawing and path tools, including the Pencil and Pen tools. Participants will develop crucial skills in managing layers and artboards, applying color theory in vector graphics, and employing swatches and color panels effectively.

The course covers the creation of complex illustrations using Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools, and introduces you to gradients, patterns, brushes, and advanced typographic designs, equipping you with the skills to manage project components and prepare for projects in various print and digital formats.

The course is structured to facilitate self-paced learning, granting 24/7 access to on-demand content for flexibility. The curriculum is carefully laid out to guide students from the basics of the Illustrator interface and document creation to more complex tasks such as organizing projects, creating advanced illustrations, managing shapes, and working with type and project components. Practical exercises are interspersed throughout the course to reinforce learning, culminating in the ability to share and export projects proficiently. By the end of the course, you are prepared for the Illustrator certification exam and ready to tackle design projects with confidence and creativity, making you a valuable asset in the design industry.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software, with the comprehensive Adobe Illustrator CC course. While there are different Adobe Illustrator courses available on the market, this course encompasses all topics covered in the Illustrator certification exam and much more, extending beyond mere exam preparation. It offers practical, real-world applications, illustrating how to leverage Illustrator's powerful tools in design work. Suitable for both new and experienced users, this online adobe illustrator training course provides valuable insights into creating intricate vector illustrations, logos, and typography.

You will explore Illustrator's latest features and learn advanced techniques to enhance your vector art. Whether starting from scratch or seeking to refine existing skills, this course will help you learn how to use Adobe Illustrator more efficiently.

1. The Illustrator Interface
1. Illustrator Home Screen
2. Creating New Documents
3. Inserting a Shape
4. The Illustrator Interface
5. Setting Preferences
6. Zooming
7. Panning
8. Rulers, Guides, and Grids
2. Getting Started
1. Creating a Project
2. Create New Document (Exercise)
3. Creating Basic Shapes
4. Selection
5. Creating and Modifying Shapes (Exercise)
6. Using Drawing Modes
7. The Alignment Tools
8. Draw Components of the Project (Exercise)
9. Working with Colors
10. Working with Swatches
11. Fill and Stroke Attributes
12. Format Artwork (Exercise)
3. Organizing a Project
1. Organizing a Project
2. Work with Layers (Exercise)
3. Artboards
4. Artboards and Duplication (Exercise)
4. Creating Advanced Illustrations
1. The Pencil and Pen Tools
2. Drawing with the Pencil Tool (Exercise)
3. More on the Pen Tool
4. Drawing with the Pen Tool (Exercise)
5. Using the Line Tools
6. Adding Spirals (Exercise)
7. Transforming Objects
8. Align and Distribute Objects
9. Tools for Reshaping
10. Working with Grouped Objects
11. Manipulate Project Components (Exercise)
5. Advanced Management of Shapes
1. Appearance Panel
2. Appearance Panel (Exercise)
3. Working with Pathfinder
4. Working with Shape Builder Tool
5. Path and Shape Builder Tools (Exercise)
6. The Paintbrush Tool
7. Live Paint
8. Creating Patterns
9. Brushes and Patterns (Exercise)
10. Using Gradient Tools
11. Gradients (Exercise)
12. Working with Graphic Styles
13. Styles (Exercise)
6. Working with Type
1. Working with Type
2. Format Text
3. Creating Types of Text (Exercise)
4. Working with Styles
5. Using Tab Stops
6. Styles and Tabs (Exercise)
7. Working with Glyphs
8. Converting Type to Outlines
9. Type to Outlines (Exercise)
7. Managing Project Components
1. Project Components
2. Custom Art Brush
3. Reuse (Exercise)
4. Import Text and Thread Text Frames
5. Import Styles
6. Import Artwork
7. Import (Exercise)
8. Manage Linked and Embedded Project Components
9. Working with Linked Content (Exercise)
8. Sharing Your Project
1. Proofing Your Project
2. Preview Project
3. Proof (Exercise)
4. Printing
5. Export Options
6. Save for Video
7. Package a Project
9. Working In The Design Industry
1. Client Goals and Audience
2. Communicating about Design Plans
3. Basic Project Management Concepts for Designers
4. Copyright, Permissions, and Licensing
5. Digital Image Terminology
6. Typography
7. Visual Composition

What you will learn

• How to navigate and utilize the Adobe Illustrator interface efficiently
• Techniques for creating intricate vector illustrations, logos, and typography
• Advanced features and tools within Illustrator to enhance your vector art
• Real-world applications of Illustrator skills in graphic design projects

How you will benefit

• Gain proficiency with the Illustrator interface, enhancing workflow efficiency
• Create and manipulate vector shapes, utilizing Illustrator's precision tools
• Obtain advanced techniques for using Illustrator's unique drawing and path tools
• Develop skills in using layers and artboards for organized and versatile design projects
• Understand color theory as it applies to vector graphics and use swatches and color panels effectively
• Acquire the ability to create complex illustrations using Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools
• Explore the use of gradients, patterns, and brushes to add depth and texture to designs
• Work with type in Illustrator, from simple text manipulation to advanced typographic designs
• Manage project components, including the use of linked and embedded content
• Discover best practices for exporting and sharing Illustrator projects in various formats for print and digital use
• Open the door for new employment and freelance opportunities

This course equips you with the skills to create sophisticated vector illustrations, logos, and typography, expanding your web design resume and helping you become proficient in Adobe Illustrator for professional graphic design work.

This comprehensive Adobe Illustrator course caters to both beginners and experienced users, aiming to foster proficiency in this industry-standard vector graphics software. The curriculum is expansive, covering all facets pertinent to the Illustrator certification exam while delving into practical, real-world applications that demonstrate how to effectively utilize Illustrator's robust tools in design projects. You are guided through creating detailed vector illustrations, logos, and typography, with a focus on leveraging the latest features and mastering advanced techniques to elevate your vector art.

This online Adobe Illustrator training course offers extensive benefits, including improving your workflow efficiency by becoming adept with the Illustrator interface. It provides detailed instruction on creating and manipulating vector shapes, using Illustrator's precision tools, and advanced techniques for drawing and path tools, including the Pencil and Pen tools. Participants will develop crucial skills in managing layers and artboards, applying color theory in vector graphics, and employing swatches and color panels effectively.

The course covers the creation of complex illustrations using Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools, and introduces you to gradients, patterns, brushes, and advanced typographic designs, equipping you with the skills to manage project components and prepare for projects in various print and digital formats.

The course is structured to facilitate self-paced learning, granting 24/7 access to on-demand content for flexibility. The curriculum is carefully laid out to guide students from the basics of the Illustrator interface and document creation to more complex tasks such as organizing projects, creating advanced illustrations, managing shapes, and working with type and project components. Practical exercises are interspersed throughout the course to reinforce learning, culminating in the ability to share and export projects proficiently. By the end of the course, you are prepared for the Illustrator certification exam and ready to tackle design projects with confidence and creativity, making you a valuable asset in the design industry.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software, with the comprehensive Adobe Illustrator CC course. While there are different Adobe Illustrator courses available on the market, this course encompasses all topics covered in the Illustrator certification exam and much more, extending beyond mere exam preparation. It offers practical, real-world applications, illustrating how to leverage Illustrator's powerful tools in design work. Suitable for both new and experienced users, this online adobe illustrator training course provides valuable insights into creating intricate vector illustrations, logos, and typography.

You will explore Illustrator's latest features and learn advanced techniques to enhance your vector art. Whether starting from scratch or seeking to refine existing skills, this course will help you learn how to use Adobe Illustrator more efficiently.

1. The Illustrator Interface
1. Illustrator Home Screen
2. Creating New Documents
3. Inserting a Shape
4. The Illustrator Interface
5. Setting Preferences
6. Zooming
7. Panning
8. Rulers, Guides, and Grids
2. Getting Started
1. Creating a Project
2. Create New Document (Exercise)
3. Creating Basic Shapes
4. Selection
5. Creating and Modifying Shapes (Exercise)
6. Using Drawing Modes
7. The Alignment Tools
8. Draw Components of the Project (Exercise)
9. Working with Colors
10. Working with Swatches
11. Fill and Stroke Attributes
12. Format Artwork (Exercise)
3. Organizing a Project
1. Organizing a Project
2. Work with Layers (Exercise)
3. Artboards
4. Artboards and Duplication (Exercise)
4. Creating Advanced Illustrations
1. The Pencil and Pen Tools
2. Drawing with the Pencil Tool (Exercise)
3. More on the Pen Tool
4. Drawing with the Pen Tool (Exercise)
5. Using the Line Tools
6. Adding Spirals (Exercise)
7. Transforming Objects
8. Align and Distribute Objects
9. Tools for Reshaping
10. Working with Grouped Objects
11. Manipulate Project Components (Exercise)
5. Advanced Management of Shapes
1. Appearance Panel
2. Appearance Panel (Exercise)
3. Working with Pathfinder
4. Working with Shape Builder Tool
5. Path and Shape Builder Tools (Exercise)
6. The Paintbrush Tool
7. Live Paint
8. Creating Patterns
9. Brushes and Patterns (Exercise)
10. Using Gradient Tools
11. Gradients (Exercise)
12. Working with Graphic Styles
13. Styles (Exercise)
6. Working with Type
1. Working with Type
2. Format Text
3. Creating Types of Text (Exercise)
4. Working with Styles
5. Using Tab Stops
6. Styles and Tabs (Exercise)
7. Working with Glyphs
8. Converting Type to Outlines
9. Type to Outlines (Exercise)
7. Managing Project Components
1. Project Components
2. Custom Art Brush
3. Reuse (Exercise)
4. Import Text and Thread Text Frames
5. Import Styles
6. Import Artwork
7. Import (Exercise)
8. Manage Linked and Embedded Project Components
9. Working with Linked Content (Exercise)
8. Sharing Your Project
1. Proofing Your Project
2. Preview Project
3. Proof (Exercise)
4. Printing
5. Export Options
6. Save for Video
7. Package a Project
9. Working In The Design Industry
1. Client Goals and Audience
2. Communicating about Design Plans
3. Basic Project Management Concepts for Designers
4. Copyright, Permissions, and Licensing
5. Digital Image Terminology
6. Typography
7. Visual Composition

What you will learn

• How to navigate and utilize the Adobe Illustrator interface efficiently
• Techniques for creating intricate vector illustrations, logos, and typography
• Advanced features and tools within Illustrator to enhance your vector art
• Real-world applications of Illustrator skills in graphic design projects

How you will benefit

• Gain proficiency with the Illustrator interface, enhancing workflow efficiency
• Create and manipulate vector shapes, utilizing Illustrator's precision tools
• Obtain advanced techniques for using Illustrator's unique drawing and path tools
• Develop skills in using layers and artboards for organized and versatile design projects
• Understand color theory as it applies to vector graphics and use swatches and color panels effectively
• Acquire the ability to create complex illustrations using Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools
• Explore the use of gradients, patterns, and brushes to add depth and texture to designs
• Work with type in Illustrator, from simple text manipulation to advanced typographic designs
• Manage project components, including the use of linked and embedded content
• Discover best practices for exporting and sharing Illustrator projects in various formats for print and digital use
• Open the door for new employment and freelance opportunities

This self-paced course will teach you the basics of working with color in web design.

Color plays an important role in visual communication, especially when designing websites. For web designers, understanding color theory is a key to creating a color palette for UI/UX projects. This self-paced course will teach you the fundamentals of color theory and how to apply this framework to your web design practice.

What you will learn

• About the traditional color wheel and explore color in Adobe Illustrator
• About relationships between colors and how to create a color "feel"
• Basic color theory principles
• About considerations for print and web
• To create a color palette for your project

How you will benefit

• Master the basics color theory in a completely online environment
• Expand your web design skills to UI/UX
• Perfect your use of color in your design projects

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Recommended: Though they are not strictly required, you will get the most out of this course if you have Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer. These tools are not included with the course.

• Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment)
• Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the rules for working with color in UI design projects.

1. Terminology
   1. Color Wheel
   2. Explore a Live Color Wheel
   3. Saturation, Hues and Shades
   4. Exploring Shades and Tints Using Adobe Illustrator
   5. Value of the Hue
   6. Explore a Color Using Photoshop
   7. Color Scheme
2. Building an Efficient Color Theme
1. Triadic Colors
2. Complementary Colors
3. Split Colors
4. Analogous Colors
5. Color Moods
6. Work with Client Color Plans
7. Medium Types
3. Color Theory Principles
1. Complementary Colors
2. Contrasting
3. Vibrancy
4. Monochromatic
5. Work with Color Principles
4. Color Context
1. Mode RGB/CMYK
2. Print or Screen
3. Audience Type
4. Choose Colors for Different Audience Types
5. Scope of Project
5. Implementing Color
1. Create Color Palette
2. Mechanics of a Color Scheme
3. Whitespace
4. Creating an Electronic Color Scheme

This self-paced course will teach you the basics of working with color in web design.

Color plays an important role in visual communication, especially when designing websites. For web designers, understanding color theory is a key to creating a color palette for UI/UX projects. This self-paced course will teach you the fundamentals of color theory and how to apply this framework to your web design practice.

What you will learn

• About the traditional color wheel and explore color in Adobe Illustrator
• About relationships between colors and how to create a color "feel"
• Basic color theory principles
• About considerations for print and web
• To create a color palette for your project

How you will benefit

• Master the basics color theory in a completely online environment
• Expand your web design skills to UI/UX
• Perfect your use of color in your design projects

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Recommended: Though they are not strictly required, you will get the most out of this course if you have Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer. These tools are not included with the course.

• Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment)
• Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Learn the rules for working with color in UI design projects.

1. Terminology
   1. Color Wheel
   2. Explore a Live Color Wheel
   3. Saturation, Hues and Shades
   4. Exploring Shades and Tints Using Adobe Illustrator
   5. Value of the Hue
   6. Explore a Color Using Photoshop
   7. Color Scheme
2. Building an Efficient Color Theme
1. Triadic Colors
2. Complementary Colors
3. Split Colors
4. Analogous Colors
5. Color Moods
6. Work with Client Color Plans
7. Medium Types
3. Color Theory Principles
1. Complementary Colors
2. Contrasting
3. Vibrancy
4. Monochromatic
5. Work with Color Principles
4. Color Context
1. Mode RGB/CMYK
2. Print or Screen
3. Audience Type
4. Choose Colors for Different Audience Types
5. Scope of Project
5. Implementing Color
1. Create Color Palette
2. Mechanics of a Color Scheme
3. Whitespace
4. Creating an Electronic Color Scheme

Learn how to create websites with WordPress, the world's most popular website building platform.

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular content management system, powering more than 40 percent of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional.

In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community.

In addition to mastering the technical elements of WordPress, you'll learn how to organize a blog or website, create appealing content, keep your site secure, and achieve better positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business, or organizational website.

The WordPress.org version covered in this class is the platform the pros use. To set up a practice site for this class, you will need to sign up for a hosting account. Several options are described in the lessons. WordPress itself is free, but you'll need to host it somewhere.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are preferred. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also compatible.
• WordPress.org requires a paid hosting account. You'll receive instructions on how to sign up for an account.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Getting Started With WordPress

This first lesson explores the magic of WordPress! You'll discover how to use this WordPress to create an attractive, dynamic blog or website—without needing to learn any special code. You'll find out what the two "flavors" of WordPress are and why most experts recommend the WordPress.org version we will use in this course. Then you'll go online, sign up for a hosting account, and tour the WordPress Dashboard.

Creating a Blog

What can a blog do that a website can't? Blogging's become a popular way to establish an online presence. This lesson focuses on how adding a blog can make a traditional website more effective. Then you'll build a blog with WordPress—by creating, refining, and categorizing posts. You'll also find out how to encourage and control visitor feedback.

Making a WordPress Website

Get the best of both worlds by combining a blog with a traditional website. In this lesson, you'll use WordPress to create and organize web pages. You will also learn how to convert your blog to a traditional website—or vice versa—with the click of a button.

Making Your Pages Look Great

This lesson is all about WordPress themes—the templates that give your website its look and feel. You'll discover how to choose a theme, install it, and tweak it.

Working With Images and Multimedia

Photos, drawings, charts, videos, and audio clips can make your website more appealing and understandable. This lesson teaches you how to use WordPress to upload and insert images and multimedia files.

Plugins: The Modular Solution for Functional Websites

Plugins are little programs that add features to your WordPress website. In this lesson, you'll learn how to find and use them.

Making a User-Friendly Website

If your online visitors have trouble understanding or navigating your website, they'll go somewhere else. This lesson helps you pinpoint and eliminate usability problems.

Polishing Your WordPress Website

In this lesson, you'll take a long, hard look at your class project and how to make it better. You'll create a front page featuring both static and dynamic content; add links to pages, documents, email, and other sites; and repair typos, grammatical errors, and other mistakes.

Getting Search Engines to Love Your Website

What if you launched a website and nobody came? This lesson will show you how to keep that from happening. You'll find out what makes search engines tick and how to get them to visit your pages.

Making the Most of Statistics and Social Networking

Statistics are just a bunch of numbers if you don't know how to use them. This lesson focuses on how to analyze stats so you can improve your site. You'll also find out how to tie your WordPress pages into social sites like Facebook and Twitter.

WordPress Security and Monetization

This lesson will teach you how to protect a WordPress site against hackers and reviews money-making strategies for blogs and websites.

Mastering Your Domains

In the final lesson, you will take a tour of the hosting control panel, discuss domain naming strategies, and review where to get help after the course ends.

What you will learn

• Learn to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features
• Learn how to organize a blog or website and create appealing content
• Discover how to keep your site secure and achieve better positions on search engine results pages

How you will benefit

• Confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business, or organizational website
• Open the door to more career opportunities as a WordPress designer for small businesses
• Create your own personal website to brand yourself and your business services online

Richard Mansfield

Richard Mansfield is a best-selling author and widely recognized expert on computer programming. He holds a master's degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has written numerous articles and columns on computer topics, and was the editor of Compute! Magazine. In addition, he has authored or co-authored 44 books, including the best sellers Machine Language for Beginners (Compute!) and The Visual Guide to Visual Basic (Ventana). His more recent titles include Creating Web Pages for Dummies (co-authored, Wiley), XML for Dummies: All-in-One Desktop Reference (co-authored, Wiley), Mastering VBA for Office 2019 (Sybex), and Programming: A Beginner's Guide (McGraw-Hill). Richard's books have sold more than 600,000 copies worldwide and have been translated into 12 languages.

Learn how to create websites with WordPress, the world's most popular website building platform.

Learn how to create attractive, sophisticated blogs and websites—without any coding! WordPress is the world's most popular content management system, powering more than 40 percent of all sites on the Internet. WordPress is an easy-to-use solution that will help you put your site on the web in far less time than by coding, and at a much lower cost than hiring a professional.

In these lessons, you'll get hands-on experience with this powerful tool as you create your own WordPress.org site and blog. You'll find out how to use WordPress to create pages and posts, add images and videos, change a site's look and feel, and include user-friendly features. You'll discover the ease of using WordPress design themes to express your creativity, and you'll see how much fun it is to be part of the vibrant WordPress online community.

In addition to mastering the technical elements of WordPress, you'll learn how to organize a blog or website, create appealing content, keep your site secure, and achieve better positions on search engine results pages. By the end of this course, you'll be able to confidently use WordPress to create a blog or a personal, business, or organizational website.

The WordPress.org version covered in this class is the platform the pros use. To set up a practice site for this class, you will need to sign up for a hosting account. Several options are described in the lessons. WordPress itself is free, but you'll need to host it somewhere.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge are preferred. Mozilla Firefox and Safari are also compatible.
• WordPress.org requires a paid hosting account. You'll receive instructions on how to sign up for an account.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Getting Started With WordPress

This first lesson explores the magic of WordPress! You'll discover how to use this WordPress to create an attractive, dynamic blog or website—without needing to learn any special code. You'll find out what the two "flavors" of WordPress are and why most experts recommend the WordPress.org version we will use in this course. Then you'll go online, sign up for a hosting account, and tour the WordPress Dashboard.

Creating a Blog

What can a blog do that a website can't? Blogging's become a popular way to establish an online presence. This lesson focuses on how adding a blog can make a traditional website more effective. Then you'll build a blog with WordPress—by creating, refining, and categorizing posts. You'll also find out how to encourage and control visitor feedback.

Making a WordPress Website

Get the best of both worlds by combining a blog with a traditional website. In this lesson, you'll use WordPress to create and organize web pages. You will also learn how to convert your blog to a traditional website—or vice versa—with the click of a button.

Making Your Pages Look Great

This lesson is all about WordPress themes—the templates that give your website its look and feel. You'll discover how to choose a theme, install it, and tweak it.

Working With Images and Multimedia

Photos, drawings, charts, videos, and audio clips can make your website more appealing and understandable. This lesson teaches you how to use WordPress to upload and insert images and multimedia files.

Plugins: The Modular Solution for Functional Websites

Plugins are little programs that add features to your WordPress website. In this lesson, you'll learn how to find and use them.

Making a User-Friendly Website

If your online visitors have trouble understanding or navigating your website, they'll go somewhere else. This lesson helps you pinpoint and eliminate usability problems.

Polishing Your WordPress Website

In this lesson, you'll take a long, hard look at your class project and how to make it better. You'll create a front page featuring both static and dynamic content; add links to pages, documents, email, and other sites; and repair typos, grammatical errors, and other mistakes.

Getting Search Engines to Love Your Website

What if you launched a website and nobody came? This lesson will show you how to keep that from happening. You'll find out what makes search engines tick and how to get them to visit your pages.

Making the Most of Statistics and Social Networking

Statistics are just a bunch of numbers if you don't know how to use them. This lesson focuses on how to analyze stats so you can improve your site. You'll also find out how to tie your WordPress pages into social sites like Facebook and Twitter.

WordPress Security and Monetization

This lesson will teach you how to protect a WordPress site against hackers and reviews money-making strategies for blogs and websites.