Infographic Elements from Scratch in Illustrator
Offered By: CreativeLive
Course Description
Overview
Infographics are an effective way to provide a visual representation of information. In this beginner-friendly class, Jason Hoppe will take you through image-making techniques in Illustrator to use when building Infographics. You'll learn about:
- Common icons used in infographics and how to create them
- Creating patterns and effects
- Using the shape builder tool
Software Used: Adobe Illustrator CC 2015
Syllabus
- Class Introduction
- Basic Shapes Overview
- Start Creating Basic Shapes
- Edit Basic Shapes
- How to Use Corner Widgets
- Get Creative with Shapes
- Add Lines to Shapes
- Shapes with Offset Path
- Create Custom Lines
- Add Curves Into Shapes
- Curvature Tool
- Width Shape Tool
- How to Create a Dotted Line
- How to Segment a Circle
- Create Basic Shapes Using Pathfinder Panel
- Advanced Techniques in Pathfinder Panel
- How to Create a Slip Shadow
- Tips & Tricks for Chart Tools
- Combine Shapes Together
- Create Perspective in Shapes
- Combine Multiple Elements into One Graphic
- Create with Reflect & Shear Tool
- Create Implied Shading
- How to Make Graphics 3D
- Q & A
Taught by
Jason Hoppe
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