A brief introduction to Adobe Illustrator

1. Second Quarter
School Year 2023 - 2024
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

3. INTRODUCTION
Adobe Illustrator Basics

5. HISTORY
1. Versions 1–1.6 (Illustrator 88)
2. Versions 2–6 (1990)
3. Versions 7–10 (1997)
4. Versions CS–CS6
CS2, CS3 (2007), CS4 (2008),
CS5 (2010)
CS6 – 16th Gen (2012)
5. Version CC

6. • Compatibility with Inkscape:
Inkscape's native format is SVG (Scalable Vector
Graphics), which is supported by Adobe Illustrator, but
the two implementations are not 100% compatible.
Inkscape also exports to PS, EPS and PDF, formats
which Illustrator can recognize.
Note: PS – PostScript
EPS – Encapsulated PostScript
COMPATIBILITY

7. What is Illustrator?
• Illustrator is a vector drawing program.
• It is used to draw illustrations, cartoons,
diagrams, charts and logos.
• Unlike bitmap images that store information
in a grid of dots, Illustrator uses mathematical
equations to draw out the shapes.
• This makes vector graphics scalable without
the loss of resolution.

8. Open your Illustrator
Use the Start Menu
OR
the AI icon on your desktop

10. Advantages of Vector Graphics
• Scalable without resolution loss
• Lines are crisp and sharp at any sizes
• Print at high resolution
• Smaller file size
• Good for drawing illustrations
Disadvantages of Vector graphics
• Drawings tend to look flat and cartoon
• Hard to produce photo realistic drawings

11. Common Uses of Illustrator
1. Designing Logos

12. Common Uses of Illustrator
2. Drawing Maps

13. Common Uses of Illustrator
3. Drawing Illustrations

14. Common Uses of Illustrator
4. Infographics

15. Common Uses of Illustrator
5. Packaging Design

17. Illustrator Workspace
Toolbar
Status Bar
Menu
Control Palette
Artboard
Floating Palette