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.

How is this class taught?

GRART 34 is taught asynchronously, with no required Zoom meetings. All the information you need is included in the modules of this course. This format gives you more flexibility and allows you to manage your schedule more effectively.

Although this is an asynchronous class, I am here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need help with an assignment, you may schedule a Zoom meeting during my office hours on Mondays at 5:00 PM.

Zoom Link to office hours. These meetings will occur every Monday at 5:00 PM, starting 08/18/25 and ending 12/08/25. (Except for the holidays)

Join URL: https://peralta-edu.zoom.us/j/82732897007

Meeting ID: 827 3289 7007

This same link will be used for the entire semester. My Zoom meetings are always on Monday, excluding the official holidays, listed in the syllabus and in the announcement. This course is taught asynchronously, and you are not required to attend office hours; this service is provided for your convenience.

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What is Adobe Illustrator?

Below is a quick overview of Adobe Illustrator. We will learn more in the next module.

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.
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)

Email: dpachtrapanska@peralta.edu

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

Let's get started!

Go to Modules on the navigation bar on the left.