Adobe Illustrator Essentials Introduction
Short course
In Glasgow
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Glasgow (Scotland)
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Learn the basics of the leading vector-graphics program. Our introduction will show you how to combine shapes with type to make simple logos ready for the web and for print, and is an essential starting point for anyone interested in graphic design.
After we guide you through the essentials of controlling the Illustrator environment, we will show you how to create simple logos, draw and trace objects, and export the results for the web and for print. This course is a great first step toward becoming a digital artist.
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About this course
Our goal is for you to understand the basics of creating and manipulating shapes and text as well as navigating the Illustrator environment.
This course is intended for graphic designers and textile/fashion designers, and anyone else who has visual-design responsibilities.
This course is intended for graphic designers and textile/fashion deisgners, or people transitioning into a design job or taking on design responsibilities, who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, clothing design, advertisements, or other graphic documents. Delegates may have little or no experience with Illustrator.
Ahead of taking this course the trainee must have basic PC or Mac skills, including a fundamental understanding of a computer's operating system, how to launch an application and create and save files, as well as how to copy files from CDs.
Please go to and head to the Illustrator Essentials Introduction page where you will find a book this course link to complete.
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Subjects
- Design
- Adobe
- Illustrator
- Drawing
- Web
- Export
- Images
- Live Paint
- Logo
- Adobe Illustrator CC
- Shapes
- Bézier curves
- Live Trace
- Live Colour Export
- Object
Teachers and trainers (1)
Adobe Authorised Trainer Certified
Adobe Expert
Course programme
This 1-day Essentials course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Adobe Illustrator CC. We will help you understand how this industry-leading program takes graphical design to a new level. You will learn how to create and manipulate shapes and curves, combining them with text to produce simple logos ready for the web and for print. Together, we will work with colours, gradients, layers, fonts, and photos to create eye-catching illustrations and text effects.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Illustrator environment
- Draw and understand Bézier curves, the root of drawing in Illustrator
- Create a logo using simple shapes
- Measure objects and place them with precision
- Trace and colour your hand-drawn artwork with Live Trace, Live Paint, and Live Colour
- Export illustrations for web and for print
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Creating basic Documents- Explore the pre built Document Profiles
- Shortcuts to navigate the Artboard effectively
- Work in a Custom Workspace
- Use the Pen tool for straight lines
- Add, delete or adjust points along a path
- Understand how Bezier Curves work, learn to draw and edit these Curves
- Freeform drawing and editing with this powerful tool
- Create Logos using simple Shapes
- Using Live Trace to transform your hand drawn sketches into vector artwork that can be further adjusted
- Modifying Objects
- Transform objects with scale, shear, rotate & reflect tool
- Be precise using Smart Guides, Grids & Guidelines
- Align, Group & Duplicate to achieve better results
- Layers palette: Hide & Lock Objects
- Intro to Isolation Mode for effective editing
- Working with Colours in Illustrator
- Applying colour to Stroke and/or Fill
- Adjusting Stroke with the Stroke palette
- Live Colour for perfect Complementary / Analogous colours
- Live Paint as an easy way to colour artwork
- Introducing Gradients & Patterns
- Point, Area and Type on a path
- Import Body Type & fix Spelling Errors
- Find and Replace Text or Insert Typographic Characters
- Create Text Outlines to design your own fancy headlines
- Defining cropping area
- Saving your artwork in vector formats
- Save for Web & Devices
Additional information
All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
6 months post course support to assist you where needed
Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs
Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
Pads and pens
Adobe Illustrator Essentials Introduction