Adobe Illustrator is designed for graphic artists, technical illustrators, and individuals who want to create their own art by combining type, graphics, and drawing onto one screen. In this workshop, the basic tools of Illustrator will be covered, along with drawing techniques and keystroke shortcuts.
Students should have an introductory understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud, but no prior experience is needed with Adobe Illustrator.
Students must have an Adobe Creative Cloud login prior to attending class.
Don't have an Adobe Creative Cloud login? Create one here before coming to class.
Workshop topics will include:
Students leave class with a detailed Adobe Illustrator tool kit with tool/panel references, shortcuts, step-by-step instruction, and practice exercise.
This workshop will take place in a computer lab where students will have individual access to a desktop computer on a Mac interface and all necessary software applications.
Students must have an Adobe Creative Cloud login prior to attending class.
Don't have an Adobe Creative Cloud login? Create one here before coming to class.
Jim Roldan is a New Hampshire-based visual artist, illustrator and educator. He received his bachelor's degree in Illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design and his master's degree from the New Hampshire Institute of Art. His illustrations have been published in Boston Magazine, Yankee, Philadelphia Weekly, Merrimack Valley Magazine, and Business New Hampshire. He has created both traditional and digital art for Agfa/Monotype, Anthem Healthcare, BASF, The Boston Pops, Concord Academy, Endowment for Health, Foss Manufacturing, Hewlett-Packard, Marriott Corporation, Mercury Systems, Mount Washington Hotel, Pace Law School, St. Anselm's College, St. Paul's School, Saratoga Springs Tourism Bureau, UNH Law School, White Mountain Puzzles, and others. Jim currently teaches at both New Hampshire Institute of Art and Southern New Hampshire University. He is a past president and current board member of the New Hampshire Creative Club.
