Adobe Illustrator Fast Track Gold Training Course - (Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced)
Docklands Media
Summary
- Certificate of completion - Free
- Tutor is available to students
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Admirals Way
East London
London
E149UH
United Kingdom
Overview
Money-Back Guarantee
If you are not truly satisfied with your Adobe Illustrator training, neither are we. Let us know on the first day and we will make it right. Otherwise, we will refund 100% of your money.
Lifetime Support
Once you have completed your Illustrator course, you will have access to our email and telephone support for a lifetime. You can contact us for any questions or technical issues, related to what you’ve learned on your training course.
24-Month Free Class Retake
If you want to come back and attend this Illustrator course again to refresh your skills, you have 24 months to do so. The retake is free of charge.
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
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Description
Illustrator Fast Track – Gold is a combination of the Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced courses. You will attend the first day of training with no or little knowledge of this powerful software and leave with all the advanced skills you need in order to start working on different types of projects right away. You will also be prepared for the prestigious Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam.
Introduction to Illustrator
- Toolbox
- Overview of the palettes
- Control bar
- Views
- Preferences
Using the Selection Tools
- Selection Tool
- Direct Selection Tool
- Editing selections
- Tips and tricks
Working with Drawing Tools
- Pen Tool
- Adding/removing points
- Paths
- Pencil Tool
- Smooth Tool
- Reshape Tool
- Eraser
Layout Tools
- Working with Guides, Grids and Rulers
- Stacking order
- Grouping
- Alignment and Distribution
Working with Colour
- Colour palettes
- Colour Terminology
- Fill and Stroke options
- Gradients
Typography
- Creating and editing type
- Typeface attributes
- Working with paths
- Frames
Compound Paths
- Creating compound paths
- Editing compound paths
- Updating the structure
Working with Images
- Importing images
- Matching colour
- Linking and Embedding
Output
- Different file formats
- Saving images
- Optimising for the web
Layout
- Object Guides
- Smart Guides
- Exact positioning
Shape Builder
- Merging shapes together
- Subtracting one shape from the other
- Creating complex shapes
Pathfinder
- Understanding the different modes
- Using Pathfinder to create complex shapes
Clipping Masks
- Using Clipping Masks
- Advantages
- Creating and releasing a clipping mask
Pen Tool
- Using the Pen Tool
- Scissors and Knife Tools
- Average command
- Splitting paths
Live Trace
- Using Auto-Trace
- Tracing options
- Expanding a traced image
- Recolouring artwork
Colour
- Advanced colour modes
- Colour palettes/swatches
- Gradient Editor and the Colour Picker
3D Effects
- Revolving and Rotation
- Texture mapping
- Using filters to change lighting
Working with Charts
- Importing chart data
- Formatting and customising charts
- Working with graphs
- Styling a graph
Symbols
- Symbol Tools
- Instances
- Symbol Sprayer
- Managing symbols
Advanced Projects
- Creating and working on challenging projects
- Combining multiple techniques and tools
- Problem solving
- Thorough deconstruction
- Tips and tricks
Advanced Techniques
- Multiple artboards
- Working with templates
- Drawing and editing complex objects
- Pen tool – best practices
- Blob Brush
- Width Tool
- Opacity and Masks
- Advanced type features
- Working with the Appearance Panel
- Graphic Styles
- Drawing in Perspective
- Patterns
Using Live Tools
- Using Live Colour
- Improving the trace results
- Custom gap closers
Setting up for Print
- Using the Attributes panel
- Separations panel
- Flattener Preview
- Print terminology
Creating Websites
- Document setup
- Using the Slice Tool
- Adjusting slices with the Slice Selection Tool
- Different slice options
- Automated slicing
- Save for Web
Illustrator Workflows
- Illustrator and InDesign
- Illustrator and Photoshop
- Illustrator and Flash
- Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign together
- SVG output
Actions
- Setting up Actions for batch processing
- Applying actions
Adobe Certified Exam
- What to expect on exam day and how to book
- Sample questions
- Practice exam
- Results
- Tips about the industry
Who is this course for?
Those who want to learn the fundamentals of one of the most powerful vector drawing tools out there. Our instructors will help you learn how to create and edit geometric shapes, design logos, use type, and work with colour.
Requirements
You do not need any prior knowdlege of the software, in order to attend this course. However, you should have a basic understanding of your computer’s operating system – such as launching an application, creating folders, saving files and copying them onto a different drive.
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