Adobe CC Illustrator Training Course (Fundamentals)
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This 2 day Adobe Illustrator CC training course will give you a good understanding of how to use illustrator using the latest CC version. This course is suitable for people with no previous experience with Illustrator, or for those with very little experience who want to improve their abilities.
Course Description:
Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator CC software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, a host of time-savers, and integration with Adobe’s Creative Cloud services.
Included:
- Course Material
- Training Media
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for people with no previous experience with Illustrator, or for those with very little experience who want to improve their abilities.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Certification
Certificate completion awarded once training complete.
Adobe Illustrator CC Fundamentals Course Outline
| Lesson 1 | |
| Exploring Illustrator | Introduction to the Illustrator environment, Customise the Illustrator Workspace with presets |
| Lesson 2 | |
| Working with files | Opening, closing and saving files, Creating new files, Using Templates, File formats and which ones to use |
| Lesson 3 | |
| Drawing | Creating shapes, The pen tool, Creating and amending paths, Splitting paths, manipulating anchor points, Pencil, Erase, Smooth and Brush, Using the LiveTrace tool to convert Bitmaps to vectors, Adding and deleting anchor points |
| Lesson 4 | |
| Colouring objects | Colours and fills, Fills and strokes on objects and pathsProcess, Pantone and Registration colour, Gradients, patterns, Applying gradient transparency, Livepaint and objects; Live Colour |
| Lesson 5 | |
| Brushes | Calligraphic, art, scatter & pattern brushes,Editing existing and creating new brushes, Scribble Effect; using the brush libraries |
| Lesson 6 | |
| Typography | Basic typography; the type tool; type on and in a path; type as outlines, Character and paragraph styles, Linking text boxes and using using circular text; text wrap around objects,Typographic control including kerning, indents and baseline shift, New Touch Type controls |
| Lesson 7 | |
| Layering and ordering items | Send to back/Bring to front, Group/Ungroup and group selections, Working in Group Isolation Mode, Cut/copy/paste & paste infront/ behind, Working with Rulers, Guides and Smart Guides, Getting the best from Layers, Using multiple artboards, Editing the artboard size, Positioning elements, Aligning and distributing artwork, Using layers effectively |
| Lesson 8 | |
| Modifications and special effects | Transformations including blending shapes and the Gradient Mesh tool, Pathfinder panel and compound paths, Using the Shape Builder tool, Effects, graphic styles and masks |
| Lesson 9 | |
| 3D Effects | Rotate, Revolve, Bevel and Extrude |
| Lesson 10 | |
| Patterns and symbols | Simple patterns and artwork patterns, Converting logos to symbols for reuse, Using the symbol spray to instance symbols around page, Update symbols, manipulate symbols |
| Lesson 11 | |
| Using Illustrator to present data | Graphs and graph types, Graph styles such as pies and bars, Representing qualities graphically |
| Lesson 12 | |
| The Actions panel | Using existing actions, Creating actions for automation |
| Lesson 13 | |
| Web Work | Optimising for the web; flexible web vector export; converting to Flash format, Slicing and CSS layer support to create entire web pages |
| Lesson 14 | |
| Adobe Bridge | Overview of Adobe Bridge and what it can do |
Adobe CC Illustrator Training Course (Intermediate)
2 days
A step up from the basics of using Illustrator in order to work faster and smarter. This intensive, hands-on two day Adobe Illustrator CC intermediate training course is designed to teach delegates how to create complex illustrations, manage colour across a range of devices, work with graphs and variables, control how illustrations appear on print and the web, and preview them on mobile devices.
Course Description:
This intensive, hands-on two day training course is designed to teach delegates how to create complex illustrations, manage colour across a range of devices, work with graphs and variables, control how illustrations appear on print and the web, and preview them on mobile devices.
Included:
- Course Manual
- Training Media
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for people with some experience of Illustrator who want to improve their knowledge and abilities.
Prerequisites
Some knowledge of Illustrator, preferably you have taken our Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals course.
Certification
Certificate completion awarded once training complete.
Adobe Illustrator CC (Intermediate) Course Outline
| Lesson 1 | |
| Creating Complex Illustrations | Create a Custom Shape Using Simple Shapes, Create Compound Paths, Using the Shape Builder tool, Offset Paths, Erase Shapes |
| Lesson 2 | |
| Enhancing Complex Illustrations | Create Symbols, Organise Objects with Layers, Create a Pattern Swatch, Create a Mesh, Create Custom Brushes, Apply Colour Using Live Paint, Recolour Artwork |
| Lesson 3 | |
| Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic | Trace Artwork Automatically, Adjust the Results of Tracing, Create a Custom Preset, Convert a Traced Object to Paths, Improved CC cracing options |
| Lesson 4 | |
| Creating Special Effects | Apply Effects,Create Masks, Simplify Path, Create Blend, Share Graphic Styles, Create 3D Effects |
| Lesson 5 | |
| Working with Graphs | Create a Graph, Format a Graph |
| Lesson 6 | |
| Working with Variables | Create Variables, Create Data Sets |
| Lesson 7 | |
| Outputting Documents | Create an Artboard, Set Up Colour Management, Preview an Overprint, Apply Spot Colours, Print a Composite Proof, Create Colour Separations, Create an Adobe PDF File |
| Lesson 8 | |
| Exporting Graphics for the Web and Mobile Devices | Work with Actions, Export a File as an SWF File, Create Slices, Add Interactivity to an SVG File, Preview an Illustration for Mobile Devices |
| Lesson 9 | |
| Effects & Filters | Understanding Illustrator’s Filter and Effects menu, Distort & Transform, Stylise, Effect Gallery |
| Lesson 10 | |
| Drawing in perspective | Choosing a Perspective Grid preset,The Perspective Grid tool, The Perspective Selection tool, Setting Perspective Grid options, Setting plane options, Adjusting the perspective grid, Drawing new objects in perspective, Attaching art to a perspective plane,Mapping a perspective grid to a photo or drawing, Using the Plane Switching widget, Defining and editing grid presets, Using keyboard shortcuts to speed up drawing |
| Lesson 11 | |
| Working With Layers | Creating and understanding Layers, Selecting and arranging Layers, Duplicating Layer content, Applying Layer Options, Releasing and flattening Layers, Animating and outputting Flash files using layers |
| Lesson 12 | |
| Text In Illustrator | Improved CC type tools, Creating and threading multiple text containers, Modifying threaded text, Modifying Area Type Options, Type flow into a shape, Text on a Path Options, Using Text Wrap and options, Using Character and Paragraph Styles, Special characters with the Glyph Palette, Setting up Hyphenations and Justifications, Customising Tabs, Ensuring correct output |
| Lesson 13 | |
| Symbols | Converting logos to symbols for reuse, Using the symbol spray to instance symbols around page, Manipulating and updating symbols |
| Lesson 14 | |
| Web work | Slicing to create entire web pages, Exporting to SWF with Flash symbol support, Deprecated Flash Text features |
| Lesson 15 | |
| Print work | Setting up for professional printing, Understanding transparency flattening, Creating Crop Marks, Page Tiling, Exporting Multiple Page PDF, Using the Area Crop Tool to export pre-defined areas, Setting up the Document Raster Effect Setting |
| Lesson 16 | |
| Image Output | Saving, exporting and printing artboards independently or together, Separations Preview – identifying unexpected spot colours, overprinting issues, and CMYK blacks in text and placed files |
| Lesson 17 | |
| Automating Tasks | Creating and recording Actions, Using Custom actions for automation and Batching, Running a Batch, Loading and saving Action Sets |
Adobe CC Illustrator Training Course (Advanced)
2 days
An Adobe Illustrator CC advanced course for users who want to know everything about what Illustrator is capable of and how to get the best out of that capability.
Course Description:
Intended to improve your abilities in Illustrator to take full advantage of it’s features. Attending this course you will preferably have taken our Illustrator (Intermediate) course or be reasonably confident with the program. This course uses the latest CC (Creative Cloud) version of Illustrator, and so is also suitable as an overview of what is new in the latest version and to familiarise yourself with changes to the GUI if you have been using an earlier version.
Included:
- Course Manual
- Training Media
Who Should Attend?
This course is aimed at people looking to make the most out of the functions of Illustrator CC.
Prerequisites
Reasonably good experience with Illustrator, preferably you have taken our Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals or Intermediate course.
Certification
Certificate completion awarded once training complete.
Adobe Illustrator CC (Advanced) Course Outline
| Lesson 1 | |
| Using Bridge to find, sort and manage files | Understanding the interface, Previewing files in different modes, Rating and labeling, Assigning Keywords, Batch Rename, Synchronising Adobe’s Colour Workspace |
| Lesson 2 | |
| Drawing | Getting full control of the pen tool, Amending, splitting, joining and manipulating paths, Using Shape Builder to combine, edit and fill shapes, Using templates, pencil and smooth |
| Lesson 3 | |
| Brush effects | Creating Calligraphic, Art, Pattern, and Scatter Brushes, Modifying the brush options, Editing existing and creating new brushes |
| Lesson 4 | |
| Working with patterns | Creating simple patterns, Defining artwork as a pattern |
| Lesson 5 | |
| Modifications and special effects | Transformations including blending shapes and the Gradient Mesh tool to create realistic artwork, Pathfinder panel and compound paths including the live compound tool, Using the appearance panel for live editing, Clipping Masks – viewing only the clipped area of your objects during editing., Using Isolation Mode, and Edit Clipping Path for more control |
| Lesson 6 | |
| Envelopes | Applying Warp and Mash Envelopes, Expanding and releasing, Edit Envelope contents, Creating custom Envelope shapes |
| Lesson 7 | |
| Tools | Flare tool, Distort tool including the warp and liquify tools, Using effects and graphic styles, Working with masks and transparency, Grids including the polar and arc grids, Other selection tools |
| Lesson 8 | |
| Masks | Creating and applying Masks, Modifying and updating mask content |
| Lesson 9 | |
| Working With Colour | Understanding Illustrators Swatches, Creating Gradient and Pattern Swatches, Working with colour Guide, Creating Live Paint Objects, Loading Pantone Libraries, Saving and exporting Swatches, Working with Gradient Mashes, Customising the working spaces for accurate colour reproduction on screen and in print |
| Lesson 10 | |
| Graphic Styles | Understanding Illustrator’s Graphic Styles, Creating and applying Graphic Styles, Loading and saving Graphic Style Presets |
| Lesson 11 | |
| Effects & Filters | Understanding Illustrator’s Filter and Effects menu, Distort & Transform, Stylise, Effect Gallery |
| Lesson 12 | |
| Drawing in perspective | Choosing a Perspective Grid preset, The Perspective Grid tool, The Perspective Selection tool, Setting Perspective Grid options, Setting plane options, Adjusting the perspective grid, Drawing new objects in perspective, Attaching art to a perspective plane, Mapping a perspective grid to a photo or drawing, Using the Plane Switching widget, Defining and editing grid presets, Using keyboard shortcuts to speed up drawing |
| Lesson 13 | |
| Working With Layers | Creating and understanding Layers, Selecting and arranging Layers, Duplicating Layer content, Applying Layer Options, Releasing and flattening Layers, Animating and outputting Flash files using layers |
| Lesson 14 | |
| Text In Illustrator | Improved Touch Type features, Creating and threading multiple text containers, Modifying threaded text, Modifying Area Type Options, Type flow into a shape, Text on a Path Options, Using Text Wrap and options, Using Character and Paragraph Styles, Special characters with the Glyph Palette, Setting up Hyphenations and Justifications, Customising Tabs, Ensuring correct output, Deprecated Flash Text features |
| Lesson 15 | |
| Symbols | Converting logos to symbols for reuse, Using the symbol spray to instance symbols around page, Manipulating and updating symbols |
| Lesson 16 | |
| Web Work | Slicing to create entire web pages, Exporting to SWF with Flash symbol support |
| Lesson 17 | |
| Print Work | Setting up for professional printing, Understanding transparency flattening, Creating Crop Marks, Page Tiling, Exporting Multiple Page PDF, Using the Area Crop Tool to export pre-defined areas, Setting up the Document Raster Effect Setting |
| Lesson 18 | |
| Image Output | Saving, exporting and printing artboards independently or together, Separations Preview – identifying unexpected spot colours, overprinting issues, and CMYK blacks in text and placed files |
| Lesson 19 | |
| Automating Tasks | Creating and recording Actions, Using Custom actions for automation and Batching, Running a Batch, Loading and saving Action Sets |
| Lesson 20 | |
| Creative Cloud Options | Ideas – Using and synching Illustrator on a mobile device |