Understanding Vector Graphics vs. Raster Graphics
Overview of Illustrator Interface & Workspace
Creating, Opening, and Saving Documents
Artboards & Multiple Artboard Management
Navigation & Zoom Tools
Understanding Color Modes (RGB, CMYK)
Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Star, and Flare Tools
Using the Line Segment & Arc Tools
Shape Builder Tool Basics
Combining Shapes with Pathfinder
Creating Custom Shapes
Selection Tool & Direct Selection Tool
Group Selection & Magic Wand Tool
Moving, Rotating, Scaling, Shearing, and Reflecting Objects
Using Transform Each for Multiple Object Adjustments
Align & Distribute Objects Precisely
Color Picker & Swatches
Gradient Fill & Gradient Tool
Mesh Tool for Advanced Color Blending
Pattern Fill Creation
Transparency & Blending Modes
Understanding Anchor Points & Handles
Drawing Straight & Curved Paths
Editing Paths with Direct Selection Tool
Adding, Deleting, and Converting Anchor Points
Pen Tool vs. Curvature Tool
Calligraphic, Scatter, Art, Pattern, and Bristle Brushes
Creating Custom Brushes
Applying Brushes to Strokes
Using the Width Tool for Variable Stroke Widths
Point Type vs. Area Type
Formatting Text (Font, Size, Spacing, Leading, Kerning)
Text on a Path
Creating Outlined Text (Convert to Shapes)
Using Type Effects & Warp Options
Glyphs & Special Characters
Understanding the Layers Panel
Creating, Locking, and Hiding Layers
Grouping & Nesting Objects
Arranging Objects (Bring to Front, Send to Back)
Pathfinder & Shape Builder Tool for Complex Shapes
Clipping Masks & Compound Paths
Envelope Distort for Shape Transformation
Blend Tool for Smooth Object Transitions
Puppet Warp Tool for Flexibility
