I have learnt a little about illustrator previously at college through my graphic design course, however i only learnt basics and was advised to teach myself. It was useful to be taught about the fastest ways to manipulate text and use all the simple and basic tools.
After being given a project to do carry out on typography, I think the knife tool and the rubber tool have been the most useful and effective as they seem to be the easiest ways to cut up and manipulate text.
Overall I’d say I’ve learnt a lot about the basics, but I’m looking forward to learning about how to use more tools and knowing which tool to use for each piece of work I’m doing.
Ben Jackson 