Unleash Your Creative Typography Journey with Andrés Ochoa’s LetterCraft Masterclass!

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of letters, typography, and calligraphy? Look no further than the LetterCraft Masterclass by the renowned designer, Andrés Ochoa. This online course is a transformative journey where you’ll learn to professionally create, vectorize, and optimize letters from scratch using the powerful Adobe Illustrator. In just five courses, you’ll acquire the skills to elevate your typography game and create stunning lettering pieces.

Please note that you need to have Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer or tablet. You can get the latest version from the Adobe Creative Cloud website, have a look here.

Course Overview:

1. Navigating the Illustrator Universe:

First things first, Andrés takes you on a guided tour through Adobe Illustrator. Familiarize yourself with the software’s structure and interface, exploring essential tools like guides, layers, workspaces, and selectors. Dive into a hands-on exercise by creating your first document and saving it in different formats.

2. Mastering Basic Techniques:

Learn the art of creating basic figures and discover tricks for rounding out corners. Andrés will teach you to transform objects using the Pencil and Brush tools and show you how to use the Type tool to edit text. Begin adding color to your creations, setting the stage for more advanced design.

3. Typography Magic with Opentype and Glyphs:

Delve into the world of typography magic as you explore Opentype and Glyphs. Andrés guides you through using different fonts and transforming text into objects to modify letter characteristics. Uncover the secrets of maximizing the potential of your typography.

4. Bézier Curves and Customized Lettering:

Prepare to level up your skills as you venture into the realm of Bézier curves. Master a variety of processes to create customized lettering, typography, and calligraphy pieces. Andrés introduces parameters, guides, and organizational techniques using layers. Learn the art of perfect pixels and streamline your work by duplicating strokes.

5. Letter Embellishment and Finishing Touches:

Andrés reveals the secrets to embellishing your letters with tools such as Pathfinder, Offset Path, and Clipping Mask. Dive into advanced techniques, including adding shadows, filling, and patterns using the Blend tool to create volume. Finish your creations with finesse by incorporating light, and textures, and discover how to simplify your files for easy sharing.

Technical Requirements:

To embark on this creative journey, you’ll need the following:

• A computer with Windows 10 or macOS 10.12 Sierra (or later).
• Adobe Illustrator

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the maestro himself, Andrés Ochoa. Unleash your creativity and turn your passion for letters into professional-grade designs. Join the LetterCraft Masterclass today and witness the transformation of your artistic journey!