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Illustrator CC Creating a Poster

by Myra Ferguson

This course teaches new designers and non-designers alike how to make a poster in Adobe Illustrator. You’ll learn how to plan your poster, to use design principles to translate your content into a layout, and to output your poster.

What you'll learn

Have you ever needed to make a poster but as a new designer or non-designer, you weren’t sure how? By the end of this course, Illustrator CC Creating a Poster, you’ll be able to not only create a poster, you’ll be able to choose the best output and display options. First, you’ll discover tools to help you plan your poster. Next, you’ll learn about design principles and how to use them to craft a layout that delivers your message to your target audience. Finally, you’ll prepare your poster for printing or displaying as digital signage. When you’re finished with this Illustrator CC course, you will be able to make a poster and will understand how to apply the same planning approach, use of design principles, and output techniques to your other creative projects. Software required: Illustrator CC.

About the author

Myra Ferguson produces digital media training and experiences as an author and freelance multimedia designer/developer. Her book "How to Cheat in Adobe Animate CC" propelled her from tech editor to author and inspired her to create courses for Pluralsight. As an Adobe Community Professional and Adobe User Group Manager, Myra enjoys sharing innovative digital media tips and tricks with the Adobe Community. She has been a speaker for regional and online Adobe events. Myra holds an M.A. in Design w... more

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