Adobe Illustrator in three sessions
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Adobe Illustrator is the leading print based vector application used by graphic designers and Illustrators. On this course you will you learn to use Illustrator to create vector graphics, gain an understanding of its terms and concepts, and through practical exercises gain experience in techniques used by professionals.
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About this course
- Create basic drawings /designs using Illustrator
- Apply colour to fills and strokes
- Use the pen tools to create and manipulate paths.
- Create and apply art brushes
- Create and apply a simple pattern
- Use the transformation tools to manipulate objects
- Save work for future development.
It would be useful to bring a memory stick or portable hard drive – please note PC formatted hard drives can be read by Apple mac computers, but not written to.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount
You will be taught using a range of techniques including workshops, short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance and hand-outs. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Digital arts, Film, Animation, Graphics, Illustration, Photography and Web design.
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Subjects
- Illustrator
- Adobe
- Graphics
Course programme
- Introduction to the Illustrator environment, concepts and terms
- Working with colour: applying fills, strokes, gradients and patterns to objects
- Identify the differences between vector and raster graphics
- Using varied drawing tools and techniques to create, edit and manipulate artwork
- Introduction to the Bezier pen tools, creating and editing paths
- Working with type in Illustrator including, type to outlines and type on a path
- Saving, filing and exporting work for future development.
Additional information
Adobe Illustrator in three sessions