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WELCOME!

Hello Dear Students,

Welcome to the GRART 34 Adobe Illustrator Basics. My name is Daniela Nikolaeva, and I am very excited to be your instructor.

What is this class about?

In this class, we will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator, a vector-based software used for creating digital illustrations, logos, T-shirt designs, and various other design products.
As a graphic designer and digital artist, I have been using Adobe Illustrator for more than 20 years. I love teaching Illustrator and seeing the amazing projects you can create with this exceptional software.

How is this class taught?

GRART 34 is taught asynchronously. After our initial Zoom meeting/orientation, there will be no additional Zoom meetings, which gives you more flexibility and allows you to manage your schedule.

My course is designed for independent learners, and I am here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions, you can schedule a Zoom meeting during my office hours on Mondays at 5:00 PM.

Our first Zoom meeting/orientation is on Monday, 01/22 at 5:00 PM:

https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/93384496624

Meeting ID: 933 8449 6624

This same link will be used for the entire semester, always on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM.

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What is Adobe Illustrator?

Upon completion of this course, you will be very familiar with Adobe Illustrator. In this course, we will learn many tools and techniques for digital illustration. Below is a quick overview of Adobe Illustrator.

Source: Adobe.com | Contributors: Delicious Design League, Brian Wood

What will you need?

To be successful in this course you need the following technology:

Internet access
Laptop or a desktop computer with a digital camera and a sound system.
Adobe Illustrator CC (The latest version is preferable, but you can use older versions too.)
Drawing and sketching tools: pencils, pens, white paper. You may use digital sketching tools as well, drawing apps on your tablet or desktop.
Optional: Headphones/ headset ( if your computer speakers/microphones are not optimal, or if there is a lot of background sound in your environment)

Please take some time to familiarize yourself with how Canvas works, and then explore how our class is organized. Each Canvas course is slightly different and you want to be able to find your way around easily in the weeks ahead.

I look forward to teaching you this semester!

Contact Information:

Prof. Daniela Nikolaeva (Pachtrapanska)

Department Chair of Graphic Arts at Laney

Email: dpachtrapanska@peralta.edu

Office Hours: Mondays 5-6 PM (except during the holidays)

Let's get started!


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