Course Overview
This course introduces students to creating vector based graphics in Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn variant tools used in creating logos, icons, page layouts, and an introduction to building UI and UX elements. Topics covered include mastering the pen tool, merging and subtracting paths, organizing objects in groups and layers, selection techniques, patterns, symbols, brushes, rendering techniques for variant interface and design style, and exporting the results for print, web or mobile purposes.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Clearly articulate the nature of vector and a raster graphic.
- Demonstrate competent use of Illustrator’s tools and palettes
- Demonstrate the ability to navigate within an Illustrator document.
- Define a path and the differences between curved and linear anchor points.
- Demonstrate competence in selecting and organizing objects within a project.
- Create gradients and patterns to be applied to the fill or stroke of objects.
- Demonstrate how brushes and symbols are created.
- Demonstrate how illustrator files are exported for various purposes such as print or interface elements.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Illustration for New Media (MDIA 2166) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- New Media Design and Web Development
Diploma Full-time
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