Adobe Illustrator ACA Accredited– Zero To HERO, 5 days

Academy Class
4.6
6 reviews
  • Academy Class Adobe Illustrator. I am so happy I picked this course as a prologue to Adobe Illustrator, it has given me enough certainty to go up against errands that I already would not have endeavored, the course likewise completes off enabling you to take the recently gained aptitudes on to different levels at your own particular speed. I would consider doing the 201 course as I am certain this would enhance my aptitudes significantly more.
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  • The teachers set aside the opportunity to discover which level every understudy is at and afterward adjusts the class without backing off the more propelled individuals. The course was nicely organized with time for playing with the new abilities and fortifying them before proceeding onward. There is dependably somebody around to answer a question whether it be on the course or how to get some place. Before the week's over I felt prepared to take the Adobe ACA exam.
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  • I have worked with Academy Class for numerous times and they are by a long shot the best IT preparing organization I have worked with. First class classes with the right harmony between being demonstrated what to do and being left to work it for yourself. David Arnold their Flash Flex and Dreamweaver teacher is phenomenal. He is benevolent excited positive and driven. What more would you be able to require. Utilize them.
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In Glasgow

£ 897 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Class hours

    30h

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Zero to Illustrator Hero in just 5 days and gain the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Illustrator Accreditation. Learn Illustrator from beginners to an advanced level in just 5 days. This fast track class is for designers and budding developers new to the Illustrator environment, or those that have not had formal training.

You’ll produce an exciting graphic project using both the classic features and the new and improved tools in Illustrator and will leave this class with the ability to create and incorporate vector graphics for different projects. You will be prepared for and take the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam at the end of this course. Get recognised for the new skills you’ve just gained: Get Certified! Don’t just learn Illustrator– get recognised for the knowledge you’ve learned. Get Certified and become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Whatever your career path, proven Adobe software expertise will keep you ahead of the curve and help you develop a solid competitive advantage in today’s complex marketplace. Adobe certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility in your field.

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Facilities

Location

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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Studio 110 South Bank 60 Osbourne Street, G3 5QH

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

By the end of the course you will be able to: Draw and understand Bezier curves
The root of drawing in Illustrator
Create a logo using simple shapes
Accurately place and measure objects in the Illustration window
Trace and colour your hand drawn artwork with Live Trace
Live Paint and Live Colour
Save illustrations for both print and web purposes
Further adjust Bezier curves by creating Compound paths
Create Custom Brushes and various Graphic Styles
Work with Transparency and other raster effects like drop shadows
Accurately adjust type in an artwork
Prepare documents for composite and commercial printing
Enhance the workflow and
Integration of Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite

Graphic designers or people transitioning into a design job or taking on design responsibilities who need to use Adobe Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements or other graphic documents. They may have little or no experience with Illustrator, although they may already use Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

Basic computer skills are necessary to complete this course. These skills include; a basic understanding of a computer’s operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

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Reviews

4.6
excellent
  • Academy Class Adobe Illustrator. I am so happy I picked this course as a prologue to Adobe Illustrator, it has given me enough certainty to go up against errands that I already would not have endeavored, the course likewise completes off enabling you to take the recently gained aptitudes on to different levels at your own particular speed. I would consider doing the 201 course as I am certain this would enhance my aptitudes significantly more.
    ← | →
  • The teachers set aside the opportunity to discover which level every understudy is at and afterward adjusts the class without backing off the more propelled individuals. The course was nicely organized with time for playing with the new abilities and fortifying them before proceeding onward. There is dependably somebody around to answer a question whether it be on the course or how to get some place. Before the week's over I felt prepared to take the Adobe ACA exam.
    ← | →
  • I have worked with Academy Class for numerous times and they are by a long shot the best IT preparing organization I have worked with. First class classes with the right harmony between being demonstrated what to do and being left to work it for yourself. David Arnold their Flash Flex and Dreamweaver teacher is phenomenal. He is benevolent excited positive and driven. What more would you be able to require. Utilize them.
    ← | →
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4.5
excellent

Course rating

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Centre rating

Gemma Johnston .

4.5
03/04/2017
What I would highlight: Academy Class Adobe Illustrator. I am so happy I picked this course as a prologue to Adobe Illustrator, it has given me enough certainty to go up against errands that I already would not have endeavored, the course likewise completes off enabling you to take the recently gained aptitudes on to different levels at your own particular speed. I would consider doing the 201 course as I am certain this would enhance my aptitudes significantly more.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Ellis Gardiner .

4.5
07/02/2017
What I would highlight: The teachers set aside the opportunity to discover which level every understudy is at and afterward adjusts the class without backing off the more propelled individuals. The course was nicely organized with time for playing with the new abilities and fortifying them before proceeding onward. There is dependably somebody around to answer a question whether it be on the course or how to get some place. Before the week's over I felt prepared to take the Adobe ACA exam.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Grazia Marino .

4.5
24/01/2017
What I would highlight: I have worked with Academy Class for numerous times and they are by a long shot the best IT preparing organization I have worked with. First class classes with the right harmony between being demonstrated what to do and being left to work it for yourself. David Arnold their Flash Flex and Dreamweaver teacher is phenomenal. He is benevolent excited positive and driven. What more would you be able to require. Utilize them.
What could be improved: Everything was OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Alex Hooton .

5.0
21/12/2016
What I would highlight: Astounding training organization... worth each pennyby . Awesome learning institution..I delighted in the center and the instructional hardware is first class.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Louisa Forsyth .

4.5
25/10/2016
What I would highlight: Exceptionally well instructed course, with exceedingly fitting study material.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anonymous

4.5
28/08/2015
What I would highlight: I went on two courses, Photoshop and Illustrator, and delighted in them both. The educators were eager and patient, which I discovered generally consoling. The recording of the class you go to is a splendid thought. The course was anything but difficult to get to on account of the way it is taught and reinforcement preparing is likewise accessible. They do bestow a great deal of data however are glad to rehash anything you miss. I would cheerfully prepare there once more.
What could be improved: Everything OK.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2016

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Subjects

  • Illustrator
  • Adobe
  • Project
  • Skills and Training
  • Graphics
  • Illustrator ACA
  • Painting
  • Zero To HERO
  • Drawing Techniques
  • Personas
  • Colour management
  • Digital Imaging
  • Prototypes
  • Design practitioners
  • Flow Charts
  • Colour Correction

Teachers and trainers (1)

Mark Gatter

Mark Gatter

trainer

My passion for graphics design spans over 30 years, working with digital media on a freelance basis and empowering delegates with creative knowledge through training. I am an ACI (Adobe Certified Instructor), freelance graphic designer, author, and keen gardener. I split my time between training Academy Class delegates in London, freelance graphic design projects, writing and gardening. My Adobe qualifications are: Adobe Certified instructor - ACI Adobe Photoshop - ACE InDesign - ACE Illustrator - ACE

Course programme

Setting up Illustrator projects

  • Identify project requirements
  • Establish target audience and needs
  • Define media format and publishing requirements

User interface

  • Identify user interface elements
  • Create and select Workspaces
  • Navigate and zoom documents

Creating artwork

  • Understanding difference between vector and bitmap formats
  • Apply design principles to create artwork
  • Using pen and shape tools to create basic geometry
  • Selecting and Grouping objects
  • Transform and modify elements
  • Create and manipulate text
  • Organise artwork using layers
  • Create symbols

Colours

  • Selecting and applying colours
  • Creating colour swatches
  • Applying and modifying gradients
  • Working with spot colours

Effects and transparency

  • Apply transparency to objects
  • Blend elements using blend effects
  • Working with bitmaps
  • Placing raster images
  • Using the links panel to relink and update images
  • Tracing images using live trace presets

Publish artwork

  • Identifying common file formats
  • Choose appropriate settings to optimise graphics on the screen, print and video
  • Creating JPEG, PDF, PNG, SVG

Preparing for different media

  • Create PDFs using presets
  • Edit PDF export options
  • Create separations with spot colour
  • Trace bitmap images
  • Improve the trace result

Colours

  • Use Live Tools
  • Generate a colour group
  • Recolour artwork with colour guides

Advanced effects and transparency techniques

  • Adjusting and applying effects such as drop shadow, outer glow
  • Using Photoshop effects

Advanced type features

  • Create character and paragraph styles
  • Horizontal and vertical scaling
  • Add text to a vector path
  • Add gradients to type

Create custom brushes

  • Calligraphy brushes
  • Scatter brushes
  • Pattern brushes
  • Art brushes
  • Bristle brushes

Advanced drawing techniques

  • Use the Pen tool
  • Use the appearance panel
  • Work with compound paths
  • Use the expand appearance command
  • Use the outline strokes command
  • Create and use graphic Styles
  • Use envelope distort
  • Blend tool
  • Create clipping masks
  • Use the width tool
  • Use pathfinder
  • Create transparency and opacity masks
  • 3D shading with the gradient mesh tool
  • Use the perspective grid tool
  • Create and manipulate patterns

Advanced user interface features

  • Create and manage with multiple artboards

Setup for Print

  • Print terminology explained
  • Optimising the effect quality by adjusting raster effect settings
  • Create overprint effects using the attributes panel
  • Create trim marks
  • Setting up and assigning colour profiles
  • Preview artwork using CMYK soft proof
  • Optimise artwork using the separations and flattener preview panel
  • Package option

ACA Exam Preparation

  • Using copyrighted material
  • Identify design project requirements and deliverable
  • Establish the purpose and needs for your target audience
  • Mock exam
  • Exams

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