Adobe
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator
Create clean, scalable vector artwork - shapes, paths, colour, brushes and symbols.
Overview
Illustrator CC is a drawing program designed for creating graphically rich content. During this course you will use step by step instructions for creating a specific project as well as time for experimenting and exploring.
Who Should Attend
This course is suitable for participants who have a flair for design and who work with graphics,
Prerequisites
This course is designed for new and experienced users.
Benefits of Completing This Course
● Learn how to create complex and attractive illustrations using type effects
and Illustrator’s powerful tools.
● Learn to create dynamic graphics using advanced drawing and editing
tools, path editing techniques, adding filter effects and masks.
Inclusions
- Training Manual with step-by-step instructions
- Practice files relevant to the training material
- Training Completed files - you are free to take away any completed files for review
- Unlimited online support, as training doesn't stop when you walk out our door
Learning Outcomes
● Master using the Illustrator tools
- drawing paths and pen tool
- adding geometric shapess
- colour shapes with Fill and Stroke
- adding gradients
- transforming shapes
● Create complex illustrations
● Create a vector version of a raster graphic
Topics Covered
Illustrator Interface
● The Tools Panel & Illustrator Menus
● The Control & other Panels
● Measure and Context Menu
Creating & Saving Files
● New Documents & using Templates
● Changing The Document Setup
Using Bridge
● Choosing A Workspace for Bridge
● Customizing the Bridge Window
Using Workspace
● Custom Views
● Creating New Document Windows
● Changing Screen Display Modes
Geometric Objects
● Creating & Deleting Objects
● Rectangles & Ellipses, Polygons, Stars
● Line Segments, Arcs & Spirals
Selection Tools
● Selection via a command
● Selecting via the Layers Panel
● Working with groups
● Using the Lasso Tool
● The Magic Wand Tool
Move, Copy & Align
● Moving, Duplicating, Aligning & Distribution Objects
● Ruler Guides & Guide Objects
Fill & Stroke (Illustrator Color)
● Swatches & applying colors
● Tint Percentage
● Mixing Colors Numerically
● Changing Stroke Attributes
● Eyedropper Tool & Swatches Panel
● Colorizing Images & Blending Fill Colors
Transform & Reshaping
● Rotate, Reflect & Scale tools
● Moving Points and Segments
● Reshaping Curves, Points & Joining Points
● Tracing and applying Options
The Layers Panel
● Working with Layer Panels & Layer Objects
● Locking & Hiding Layers and Objects
● Collecting & Releasing Objects to Layers
● Merging Layers and Groups
● Flattening Artwork
The Type Tools
● Point, Area & Path Type
● Working with Type
● Creating Type Outlines
Style & Edit Type
● Type effects and options
Acquiring Images
● Open / Place / Move images
● Import from Photoshop & manage links
Effects and Filters: An Overview
● Applying Illustrator Effects
● Rasterizing Objects
● Using the Filter or Effect Gallery
Brush & Pen Tools
● Using Brushes & the Paintbrush Tool
● Using the Brushes Panel
● Calligraphic Brushes & Art Brushes
● Brush Strokes on Objects
● Crush Libraries
Gradients & Transparencies
● Using the Gradient Tool
● Using transparencies and settings
The Symbols Panel
● Symbol Libraries
● Creating, deleting & editing Symbols
● Duplicating Symbols
● Shifter Tool, Scruncher Tool, Sizer Tool, Stainer Tool, Screener Tool, Styler Tool
Preferences (General)
● Preference setttings and options
Print Settings
● General setup options
● Crop marks & bleed options
● Output & graphics options
Export & Save
● Saving as EPS, Adobe PDF & other options
● Using the Export command
● Exporting files to Photoshop
Live online - learn by doing.
Our Live Online courses are conducted through a dedicated learning platform that enables us to provide instructor-led, hands-on training to develop real skills, in real time. Each participant logs into their own virtual environment set up specifically for the course. This is a fully interactive experience - just like in a classroom. No passive lectures, no videos to follow - real-time, hands-on practice with your instructor guiding you every step.
Instructor
- Provides real-time, live hands-on instruction and demonstration
- Provides step-by-step practical activities for participants
- Can assist participants on their screen, if necessary
- Can share participant screens to enhance discussion
Participants
- Receive hands-on instruction, step-by-step exercises and skill-builder activities
- See the instructor's screen while working in their own environment
- Can interact with the instructor and the group of participants
- Can ask questions at any time
- Join the course from any location with internet, using a course invitation
- No need for any software - just a computer with internet and a browser
- No downloads or installs necessary on the participant's computer
Inclusions
- E-Book Training Manual / activity booklet provided
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support to the level of the course
- Access to any training exercises used during the session
Session Times
- Full Day Course: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Half Day Course: 9:00am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Private sessions are booked exclusively for your team and can be facilitated as Live Online group training, or in a Classroom / Face-to-Face setting at your workplace or another organised location. Content and duration can be tailored to your needs - contact our Course Scheduling team to discuss your requirements.
Classroom / Face-to-Face
Classroom sessions are delivered at a nominated location, available for Private courses only.
Requirements (if training is delivered at your site)
- A computer is required for each participant, configured with appropriate software (if necessary)
- If participants are using laptops, please ensure power cords are provided for use during the session
- The instructor will bring their own laptop - please provide power
- A screen or projector for the trainer to connect their laptop to (please indicate the connection method - HDMI or Wi-Fi)
Inclusions
- Training Manual / activity booklet
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support for queries relating to the course content
Get in touch with our Course Scheduling team to arrange a private session or confirm delivery options for a specific date.