Adobe Illustrator 201: Green Belt - Intermediate course, 3 days

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4.3
2 reviews
  • The course was all I had expected: excellent content, well organized and useful for those who already have some experience on Illustrator. Truly recommend it!
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  • I took Adobe Illustrator instructional class and I was worried about the possibility that that can not keep up, on the grounds that I am still a significant beginner in Photoshop and have worked more by attracting to the paper. Be that as it may, everything went extremely well. Teacher could clarify each progression unmistakably andI I feel that it was a better than average start.I might want to keep concentrating on there. Additionally the Bespoke course, what I got was extremely usefull-exceptionally focused to that what I require for the most part in my work. The mentors are extremely expert and all staff well disposed. I would prescribe Academy preparing focus to everyone in all Europa!
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In London, Manchester and Vilnius (Lithuania)

£ 597 + VAT

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Description

  • Class hours

    18h

  • Duration

    3 Days

Adobe Certified Training

During this course, you will learn about advanced vector drawing concepts and techniques, enabling you to create more complex illustrations. You will have the opportunity to apply techniques demonstrated including the most commonly used effects and transformations to modify and improve your designs. In addition, we will be looking at how to define custom brushes, patterns, and graphic styles. You will learn how to use layers and masks to create sophisticated illustrations while helping you to manage complex artwork more easily. Furthermore, we will explore techniques to create realistic shading using effects and shape blending options. Artwork created will be optimised and prepared for print, screen and video. In conjunction with our Illustrator 101 course this trining will prepare you for the Adobe ACA exam, an industry recognised certification. At the of the course, you will have the opportunity to take the exam. Get recognised for the new skills you’ve just gained- get Certified! (exam included in price of course).

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London
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Elizabeth House 39 York Road, SE1 7NQ

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Manchester (Greater Manchester)
Universal Square Devonshire Street North Ardwick, M12 6JH

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On request
Vilnius (Lithuania)
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Labdarių g. 7, 01121

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On request

About this course

Graphic designers or people switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities. They will have some previous experience with Adobe Illustrator.

Have already taken the Adobe Illustrator 101 training course or knowledge of topics covered in that workshop.

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Reviews

4.3
  • The course was all I had expected: excellent content, well organized and useful for those who already have some experience on Illustrator. Truly recommend it!
    ← | →
  • I took Adobe Illustrator instructional class and I was worried about the possibility that that can not keep up, on the grounds that I am still a significant beginner in Photoshop and have worked more by attracting to the paper. Be that as it may, everything went extremely well. Teacher could clarify each progression unmistakably andI I feel that it was a better than average start.I might want to keep concentrating on there. Additionally the Bespoke course, what I got was extremely usefull-exceptionally focused to that what I require for the most part in my work. The mentors are extremely expert and all staff well disposed. I would prescribe Academy preparing focus to everyone in all Europa!
    ← | →
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Former Student

4.5
11/02/2017
What I would highlight: The course was all I had expected: excellent content, well organized and useful for those who already have some experience on Illustrator. Truly recommend it!
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anonymous

4.0
30/09/2015
What I would highlight: I took Adobe Illustrator instructional class and I was worried about the possibility that that can not keep up, on the grounds that I am still a significant beginner in Photoshop and have worked more by attracting to the paper. Be that as it may, everything went extremely well. Teacher could clarify each progression unmistakably andI I feel that it was a better than average start.I might want to keep concentrating on there. Additionally the Bespoke course, what I got was extremely usefull-exceptionally focused to that what I require for the most part in my work. The mentors are extremely expert and all staff well disposed. I would prescribe Academy preparing focus to everyone in all Europa!
What could be improved: Nothing was bad.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2016

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Subjects

  • Illustrator 101
  • Illustrator
  • Illustration drawing
  • Illustrator projects
  • Illustrator techniques
  • Colours
  • Colour Correction
  • Colour management
  • Colour Schemes
  • Color Washes
  • Color Grading
  • Transparency
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator courses london

Teachers and trainers (1)

Ian Gilbert

Ian Gilbert

Adobe Certified Design and media Instructor

Training is a job I enjoy and involves many tasks: creating engaging course content and adapting the learning to suit the individual learners needs and requirements. All my training has a focus on practical projects with time for delegates to practice techniques so ensuring a higher retention of information. Some of the organisation I have undertaken training for include: NHS, BUPA, Ikea, police force, army, Canon, councils, and universities. I trained and worked for many years as a technical illustrator in England and Germany creating illustrations for companies such as Ford, Opal, George

Course programme

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

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