Create 3D Text for a Musical Poster using Adobe Illustrator from Coursera

By the end of this project, a 3D text will be created and used in the design of a Musical Poster for a Jazz event. 3D text is way more interesting than a flat/2D text. You will be able to design a 3D shading for a text using several tools. This shading will be done manually. Different layers of the text will be created and their change in placement will create shapes. These shapes add depth and dimensions to the letters of the written text. By the help of gradient colors and different shades of the same color, the final look of the 3D letters will be created. This project is for intermediate designers, who already have the basics of Adobe illustrator, who can build simple designs using this program. Learning to create a 3D text in this project will add more skills to the designer's design skills to create interesting designs thus grabbing the audience attention. Which is every designerâ€™s aim! Learning to use Adobe illustrator enables you to design various designs that are all related to vectors.

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Develops intermediate Adobe Illustrator skills for text manipulation, creating eye-catching designs

Taught by experienced instructors with industry recognition in design

Explores industry-standard techniques in 3D text manipulation

Requires prior understanding of Adobe Illustrator basics

Focuses on intermediate-level design techniques, making it unsuitable for beginners

Primarily designed for designers rather than students intending a shift in their careers

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Read and summarize a book on typography

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Provides a theoretical foundation for understanding typography and its principles.

View Graphic Design on Amazon

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Purchase or borrow the book from a library.
Read the book, taking notes on key concepts and ideas.
Write a summary of the book, highlighting its relevance to typography in 3D text design.

Review the basics of Adobe Illustrator

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Refreshes foundational knowledge and skills in Illustrator, ensuring a strong starting point for the course.

Browse courses on Adobe Illustrator

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Watch a refresher tutorial on the basic tools and features of Adobe Illustrator.
Create a simple design in Illustrator to practice using the tools.

Watch tutorial on designing 3D text

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Provides a guided introduction to the techniques and tools used in creating 3D text in Illustrator.

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Search for and select a tutorial on YouTube or other video-sharing platforms.
Watch the tutorial carefully, taking notes on the steps and techniques demonstrated.

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Create a compilation of resources on 3D text design

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Provides a valuable resource for future reference and continued learning.

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Search for and gather online articles, tutorials, and videos on 3D text design.
Organize the resources into a structured format, such as a document or online folder.
Add annotations or notes to the resources to provide additional context and insights.

Practice creating 3D text in Illustrator

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Provides hands-on practice in applying the techniques learned in the guided tutorial.

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Open Adobe Illustrator and create a new document.
Use the Type Tool to create a text object.
Apply the Extrude & Bevel effect to the text object.
Adjust the settings of the Extrude & Bevel effect to create a 3D appearance.

Design a 3D text poster for a jazz event

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Applies the skills learned in the course to a real-world design project.

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Choose a theme and concept for the jazz event.
Create a 3D text design that reflects the theme and concept.
Incorporate additional design elements, such as images and colors, to complement the 3D text.
Export the poster design in a high-quality format.

Mentor a junior designer or student on 3D text design

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Provides an opportunity to reinforce learning by teaching others.

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Identify a junior designer or student who is interested in learning about 3D text design.
Schedule regular sessions to provide guidance and support.
Review their work and provide constructive feedback.

Attend a workshop on advanced 3D text design techniques

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Provides an opportunity to learn advanced techniques and best practices from industry experts.

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Search for and register for a workshop on advanced 3D text design techniques.
Attend the workshop and actively participate in the exercises and discussions.

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Learners who complete Create 3D Text for a Musical Poster using Adobe Illustrator will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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Content Creator

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Social Media Manager

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Photographer

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