In this Illustrator Bootcamp for Fashion: Level 2 course, students will learn timesaving tips and shortcuts to work in the the latest versions of Illustrator. This course will also teach students more in-depth Illustrator functions such as creating brushes. This intermediate course is tailored to design students interested in the fashion industry.
Course Overview:
Students will continue to enhance their knowledge of using Illustrator to create flat sketches and presentation boards. Students should expect the class to be very “hands-on” and should bring their portfolio pages with them to class to apply new techniques learned in class to their own work. Students will have time to work during class as well as an optional ½ hour lab after class.
Topics to be Covered:
- New features of Adobe Illustrator
- Practical Illustrator shortcuts
- Alternative sketching methods
Who Should Take this Illustrator Bootcamp for Fashion: Level 2 Course?
- Media students
- Design students
- Those in the fashion industry
Syllabus
I. CS6 Overview
a. Interface
b. New Tools
c. Updated/New Functions
d. Illustrator Shortcuts
II. Creating Brushes
a. Brushes Overview
b. Creating a Pattern Brush
c. Using Bristle Brushes w/ Fashion Sketches
III. Prints and Patterns
a. Creating Print Repeats
b. Using the Color Guide
c. Using the Kuler Ruler
d. Creating Colorways
i. Using the Magic Wand
ii. Using Recolor Artwork
e. Using rasterized artwork
f. Scaling and rotating patterns
IV. Masking
a. Adding Embellishment or graphics using Masking
V. Gradients and Gradient Mesh
a. Using gradients for metal trims
b. Using gradient mesh for skin tones
VI. Transparency and Blending Modes
a. Adding shadows and drape to stylized sketches/oats
b. Using the Width Tool to add drape & wrinkle lines
VII. Alignment and Blending
a. Using the Align Panel
b. Using the Blend Tool on trims and rib
VIII. Wrap-up and Q&A
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