Illustrator CS5 Fundamentals Course
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Course OverviewA distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Illustrator. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Illustrator is a flexible and convenient course which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Illustrator CS5 course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.Illustrator CS5 gives you amazing new features like perspective drawing, draw shapes and scene in 1-, 2-, and 3-point linear drawing. Give your images character with the new Bristle Brush tool. Create vector objects precisely on the file's pixel grid for delivering pixel-aligned raster artwork. Whatever the vector task Illustrator has the tool to do the job.BenefitsCraft vector assets for use in any design project, from logos and branding to graphics for advertising, packaging, and environmentsPaint with vectors that resemble real-world brush strokes. Achieve the expressiveness of natural media with the scalability of vector graphicsIntuitively combine, edit, and fill shapes directly on your artboard without accessing multiple tools and panels
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Subjects
- Illustrator
- Drawing
- Options
- Perspective
- Perspective Drawing
- Graphics
Course programme
Course Key Topics
The Illustrator CS5 course is divided into following comprehensive Sessions.
Section A: Learning the Illustrator CS5 Interface
- Understanding Vector Graphics
- Interface Overview
- The Illustrator Toolbox
- Zoom and Navigation Tools
- Tool Options
- Panels and Panel Manipulation
- Getting Help
Section B: Introduction to Drawing
- Creating Shapes Visually
- Creating Shapes Numerically
- Arranging Objects
- Transforming Objects
- Aligning Objects
- Freehand Drawing Tools
- Line Drawing Tools
- Drawing with the Pen Tool
- Adding and Removing Anchor Points
- Pathfinder Tool
- Perspective Drawing Tool
Section C: Typography
- Adding Type
- Using the Character Palette
- Kerning vs. Tracking
- Using the Paragraph Palette
- Warping Text
- Text Area Type Tool
- Text on a Path
- Creating Type Outlines
- Importing Text
Section D: Painting with Illustrator
- Color Modes and Controls
- Using Color Swatches
- Creating Custom Colors
- The Appearance Panel
- The Brush Tool
- Brush Libraries
- Creating Gradients
- Adjusting Gradients
Section E: Illustrator Output Options
- Export Options
- Print File Formats
- Exporting a PDF
- Proof Setup Options
- Saving for Web
- The Slice Tool
- Exporting Sliced Images
- Saving for Mobile Devices
The UK Learning College is a leading Distance Learning Provider, offering a route to study for anyone who wants to gain a new skill or qualification, but finds the traditional, classroom-based mode of study unsuitable. Distance learning is an ideal way to learn around your current time and financial commitments, no matter how diverse and unpredictable your schedule is. With UK Learning College you not only study when it suits you and in your own time, but you can be sure of receiving all the advice and support you require as your studies develop. Because of our continuous system of enrolments, Students can enrol any time of year, and our flexible distance learning courses allow students to plan their studies to fit in their life style or work commitments. All of our students have access to their own personal distance learning course tutor who specialises in their field of education and is totally committed to helping you succeed in your home learning course.
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Enrolment Fees
The enrolment fee for the Illustrator CS5 home study course is £311.25, though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £249 which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.