For Next Week

I have enclosed various resources for getting to know Illustrator. Although I can help with tips and tricks it would be helpful for everyone to get on the same page and at least get comfortable with the interface and layout so we can spend more time on design concepts.

Before class next week, look at these Illustrator tutorials and use the provided exercise files. There are only certain exercises you may access for free but they provide some basic framework for you to go by.

Whether you are using CS5 or CS6 look at the videos available for free in this tutorial. Use the free exercise files provided to follow along.

Video Link to Illustrator CS6 Essential Training:
http://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-CS6-Essential-Training/97951-2.html

Titles:

1. Understanding vector graphics
2. Creating files for print
3. Setting your selection preferences
4. RGB vs. CMYK
5. Understanding fills and strokes
6. Understanding paths

There are some more tutorials for free using CS5 as well. There might be some overlap but for the most part these are very helpful as well. Each of the videos are pretty short and thorough.

I highly recommend that if you do not have any familiarity with the interface at all to use this resource to the fullest extent as it does a better job of explaining than I can and you can proceed at your own pace.

Illustrator CS5 Essential Training:
http://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-CS5-tutorials/essential-training/58710-2.html

Illustrator CS5 Fundamentals:
http://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-CS5-tutorials/one-on-one-fundamentals/61020-2.html