Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator Workspace
Illustrator Workspace
Vector Based Programs
Images are mathematically derived
Used for simple shapes and designs
Raster-Based Programs
Images are composed of pixels (tiny squares)
Used for photography and organic images
Shapes Tool
Shapes Tool
Rectangle Tool (M)
Ellipse Tool (L)
Polygon Tool
Select Shape Tool you would like to use.
Click and drag cursor across artboard (To constrain shape proportions hold Shift key down while you drag the cursor.
Adding Text
Adding Text
Select the Type Tool from the Toolbar.
Click where you would like the textbox to be placed.
Use the selection tool to resize the textbox.
Use the properties tab for the type tool to change the formatting, size, color, font, etc.