Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
3.
Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard
Lesson overview
In this lesson, you'll learn how to do the following:
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Create a document with multiple artboards.
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Use tools and commands to create basic shapes.
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Understand Live Shapes.
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Scale and duplicate objects.
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Join and outline objects.
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Edit strokes with the Width tool.
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Work with the Shape Builder tool.
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Work with Pathfinder commands to create shapes.
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Work with drawing modes.
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Use Image Trace to create shapes.
This lesson takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.
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