MIT 229 - Adobe Illustrator

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to basic and advanced digital illustration. Use Adobe Illustrator to create vector-based graphics and artwork.

Prerequisite:
Strongly Recommended: Computer literacy and file management skills.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand and define basic digital image concepts and terminology.
Use Illustrator tools, menu bars and palettes.
Understand image size, resolution, color modes and viewing modes.
Create and edit shapes.
Create and edit type.
Select, align, and manipulate objects and drawings.
Organize artwork with layers.
Apply artistic effects and gradients.
Transform objects.
Apply color and paint.
Work with perspective drawings.
Blend colors and shapes.
Apply effects, attributes and styles.
Work with symbols.
Prepare graphics and images for the Web.

Course Contents

Digital image concepts and terminology.
Adobe Illustrator tools and working environment.
Digital illustration.
Vector graphics.
Web graphics.
Typography.
Perspective drawings.

Instructional Units: 5