Description
OVERVIEW
Illustrator is the industry standard for creating vector graphics that are made up of lines and curves defined by mathematical objects. We teach this on the gold coast in our working studio. So why do you need to learn Illustrator? It can create promotional items for both print and web, creates logos and other graphics for you use, creates illustrations and icons and for some it the only program that packaging designers use.
During the day you will learn the fundamentals and create some really cool artwork using the live trace, shape builder tool, pen tool and pathfinder plus tips on using FREE stock resources.
What you will learn:
Illustrator is a leading industry program. You will learn illustrators basic techniques of
- Creating a new document
- Creating a Print Ready Ad
- Using the Pen tool
- Drawing with the shape
- Builder tools
- Re-colouring artwork
- Producing output files
Projects you will cover:
- Setting up an A5 Print ready ad
- Web graphic ad
- Live Tracing an Image and colouring in
- Colours
- File formats for outputting.
Course Content
- Setting Preferences
- The control panel
- Basic keyboard short cuts
- Setting up the document
- Drawing with straight lines
- Creating a A4 sign
- Type on a path tool
- Live trace and Live Paint
- Hand drawn tracing
- Brushes
- Recolouring artwork
- Blending
- Masking
- Combing shapes with Pathfinder tool
- Using multiple artwork boards
- Colour swatches – making and saving
- RGB vs CMYK and PMS colour spaceSaving our files
- Producing a Print Ready PDF
- Spell check
- Creative cloud benefits
- Output files correctly
Experience
Our accredited trainers are industry professionals who have over 10 years experience in the graphic design industry. So what does this mean. we are certified educators with real world experiences which this relates back to the activities that we do in class.
Innovation
We teach on Adobes latest creative cloud application on-in house fast computers, with no more than 5 students as we like to personalise your experience. You can download the Adobe Creative Cloud at your workplace and create visual communications, edit documents in no time at all. Visit Adobe’s CC website for more information: Here
On going support
We believe in you using the programs when you leave us, so our training continues with online video resources, back up email support, re sit options and invitations to join our online community forum.
Student Feedback –
Nicola Tuohy:
I definitely left this course more knowledgable than before I did it. Thank you!
Student Feedback –
Hannah McNulty:
Great Course! Thanks heaps! 🙂
Student Feedback –
Chris Gowing:
Thanks was great.
Student Feedback –
Kate Burrows:
Thanks for the training 🙂
Student Feedback –
Hannah Grennan:
I loved it, I learnt so much and am looking forward to putting into practice! I love how practical it was (sitting at a computer). Andrea was great! Awesome facilitator and very patient.
Student Feedback –
Dimitra Biris:
Hands on and informative lessons, would love to do another course.
Student Feedback –
Helen Coombes:
Great, Thanks!
Student Feedback –
Stephen Henderson:
Was really handy to see some practical real world applications of illustrator. Will be recommending to all other design teachers. Thankyou Andrea for a brilliant day!
Student Feedback –
Chris:
Thanks!
Student Feedback –
Ross Keefer:
A lot to absorb and play with – Thanks!
Student Feedback –
Daneale Scandrett:
Great course, loads of information. Will need to revisit activities to reinforce.
Student Feedback –
Nicole May:
Extra help at the end of the day. It was great, I enjoyed all of it. The take home booklet will come in handy!
Student Feedback –
Meagan Thomsen:
Very easy to follow along but also challenging. Enjoyed every minute of this course!
Student Feedback –
Carissa Heath:
Great Course! Very informative and heaps of practical info I will use. Great pace, would definitely recommend 🙂
Student Feedback –
Meegan George:
Really enjoyed!!! 🙂
Student Feedback –
Graeme Williams:
Great trainer and small class size. Learnt a lot and will be able to apply in my job. Thanks!
Student Feedback –
Anita Spencer:
Andrea was great. I walked out with heaps of Knowledge. She was also more than happy to help with other questions I had.