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Shape Building Masterclass: Working with Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

Master Illustrator shape tools! Learn to create & customize shapes with live shapes & keyboard shortcuts. Level up your design skills.

4.8(39)
1,580students
1h 13m
Certificate
Kyle Aaron Parson
Kyle Aaron ParsonGraphic Designer and Illustrator

Course Content

Shape Building Masterclass: Working with Shapes in Adobe Illustrator is an all-levels Skillshare course taught by Kyle Aaron Parson. It runs 1h 13m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.8 out of 5 from 39 reviews, with 1,580 students enrolled. It is a paid course, first published October 2021.

Unlock the full potential of Adobe Illustrator's shape creation tools! This class is designed to elevate your vector graphics skills, whether you're a beginner Illustrator user or a seasoned professional.

Dive deep into mastering Illustrator's shape tools and discover how to effortlessly create and customize a wide range of shapes. We'll explore the power of live shapes and keyboard shortcuts to dramatically increase your efficiency.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • Master Basic Shapes: Learn to create and edit fundamental shapes with ease, forming the foundation for complex designs.
  • Star & Polygon Tool Mastery: Gain control over the star tool and polygon tool, customizing their parameters for unique visual effects.
  • Pathfinder Panel Power: Unlock the secrets of the Pathfinder Panel and learn how to combine, subtract, and intersect shapes to create intricate designs. Understand the function of each Pathfinder setting.
  • Pathfinder Tricks & Secrets: Discover hidden techniques within the Pathfinder Panel to achieve advanced shape manipulations.
  • Boost Efficiency with Shortcuts: Learn valuable keyboard shortcuts to streamline your workflow and significantly speed up your design process.

For those looking to apply their skills, we'll conclude with a practical Illustrator example demonstrating how to utilize these shape creation tools in the context of Unity for creating compelling illustrations.

Get ready to take your vector art to the next level! See you in class!

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