Adobe Illustrator is one of the leading tools in logo creation, animation, and graphic design. Learn how to get started with Adobe Illustrator and work toward the creation of images and text with more sophisticated tools and techniques. Learn how to make images and logos using the pen tools, complex shapes, advanced patterns and personalize text. Explore the differences between vector-based images and bitmaps; identify when and why Illustrator should be used for a particular project and prepare files and and export high-resolution graphics for use in print, web applications, videos and animations. for print or web use. Through demonstrations and practice, apply newly learned techniques and approaches to a comprehensive project. The class also covers different techniques for working with text and set up workflows for animating your files in Adobe After Effects. / Each student will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the class. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Course meeting details Course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Google Meet. Class meetings will include lecture, demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources. This class will meet for 90 minutes then have a break, followed by 90 minutes of work time and the instructor’s office hours. Office hours are an opportunity for students to ask questions and receive feedback and guidance. Prerequisites Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required. Required materials Supplies Pen or pencil, notebook or sketchbook. Software Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD). Hardware A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud with a camera and microphone, and internet access. Class resources This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information. Class savings Register on or before August 19 and save $25. Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only). Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-Credit Tuition $232.50 Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Thu, Sep 12, 2024 - Thu, Oct 10, 2024 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Thursday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Fall 2024 Instructor: Ryan Ouradnik Location: Online SKU: CSW 9431 20 FA24 Prerequisites: Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required.