Adobe Illustrator II

Students will build on prior Adobe Illustrator skills and the creation of vector graphics. This course utilizes vector-based software to create resolution-independent graphics, typographic designs, and illustrations. Topics covered will be comprehensive, including but not limited to: Design features, color methods, text features, gradients, clipping masks, effects, design concepts and design application. Incorporation into other Adobe applications will be covered as well.

Required Materials: Adobe Illustrator (Creative Cloud).

Prerequisite: Adobe Illustrator or equivalent experience.

Note: Basic knowledge of Mac or Windows OS required. In-class students must bring a USB flash drive to class (minimum 8GB) or have a cloud storage subscription available.

Course Number: ART-40698
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)

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4/6/2021 - 6/5/2021

$595

Online

Closed

• SECTION ID:

  154587

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  All instruction and course materials delivered and completed online between the published course start and end dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Dowden, George, Principal, Image and Ink. Graphic Design business owner and educator who provides real world experience in a great learning environment.

  George Dowden teaches  Adobe Photoshop I: Introduction ,and  Adobe Illustrator  for the Specialized Certificate in Communication Design ;  Fundamentals of Graphic Design for the Professional Certificate in Content Marketing ; and Adobe Photoshop II: Intermediate . George has a degree in Communication from San Diego State University and has a master's degree in Educational Technology from Lamar University. He has been an instructor in the Graphic Design Department at Cuyamaca College since 2009 and provides online graphic design training for Knowledge City. He has owned the graphic design firm Image and Ink since 1996, and has provided print and web design services for a variety of nationwide and local clients. Dowden loves teaching and takes a personal i...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED

  Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book (2020 release), 1st edition 1st
  by Brian Wood
  ISBN / ASIN: 9780136412670

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 4/12/2021.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $570 ($595 if enrolled after 3/8/2021).
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is an online course. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You'll have access to your online course on the published start date. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/6/2021 - 6/5/2021
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.