How to Draw with Shapes & Lines in Adobe Illustrator

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In this Guided Project, you will:

Draw with Line Segment Tools in Adobe Illustrator

Edit Paths in Adobe Illustrator

Draw Basic and Advanced Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

1.5 hours
Beginner
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

Adobe Illustrator can be a useful tool in creating digital graphics, but it can also be an overwhelming program to learn how to use. In this guided project, learners will walk through a step-by-step process to gain the basics of drawing with shapes and lines in Adobe Illustrator. First, learners will discover the basic tools used for drawing straight line segments in Adobe Illustrator. Then, learners will walk through all of the other types of line segment tools and their features. Next, learners will gain an understanding of how to edit paths created in Illustrator. Then, learners will move on to drawing shapes in Illustrator. Finally, learners will be guided through some advanced features to edit and combine shapes and lines to make more complex, unique shape designs. Learners will finish this guided project with the skills to draw, edit, and manipulate many shapes and lines in Adobe Illustrator.

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Skills you will develop

  • Art

  • Marketing

  • Graphic Design

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Prepare to Draw with Line Segment Tool

  2. Draw with Additional Line Tools in Adobe Illustrator

  3. Edit Paths in Adobe Illustrator

  4. Draw Basic Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

  5. Create and Advanced Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

How Guided Projects work

Your workspace is a cloud desktop right in your browser, no download required

In a split-screen video, your instructor guides you step-by-step

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You'll learn by doing through completing tasks in a split-screen environment directly in your browser. On the left side of the screen, you'll complete the task in your workspace. On the right side of the screen, you'll watch an instructor walk you through the project, step-by-step.