Illustrator: Taking it to the Web

November 8, 2012

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact Name: Achievement and Learning Center
Contact Phone: 410-837-5383
Contact E-mail: alc@ubalt.edu
Related URL: www.ubalt.edu/alc

 

Illustrator is good for more than just draw-ing! The flexibility and precision of vectors, combined with Illustrator's robust type tools and effects, are perfect for web design. Learn to design a basic web layout/wireframe, create graphics, and export web-ready images. (Note: this workshop does not cover actual coding.)

 

Specific Topics: setting up a web-ready document; using guides and transform palette; placing images; creating gradient fills and using effects; using type tools; slicing and exporting images

 

Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Illustrator; working knowledge of Mac OS X is recommended but not required