MMDP 241 Vector Illustration 2 with Illustrator

4 credits

This course covers intermediate and advanced illustration tools and techniques available in Adobe Illustrator. Students will learn skills to produce moderately complex vector-based artwork for web, multimedia, and print graphics. Interoperability with other industry standard graphic software will be examined.

Prerequisites: MMDP 121.

Quarters Offered: Winter, Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify multiple visual solutions to client illustration needs
Create artwork in various styles using Illustrator tools
Show mastery of the pen tool
Demonstrate best practices such as managing colors and layers, minimizing file size, converting raster to vector
Correctly prepare artwork for multiple forms of distribution (print, web, digital devices)
Combine Illustrator artwork with other graphics applications