Duration
2 days
Overview
This Illustrator Intermediate Training builds on the skills learnt on the Introduction to Illustrator or those gained in the workplace, it will give you more effective and quicker ways to design beautiful artwork for both web and print. The course is perfect for 121 sessions and company groups and large ongoing training projects.
Onsite Illustrator Intermediate training is run across the UK including York, Cheltenham, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Chester, Derby, Norfolk, Norwich, Grimsby, Tamworth and across the North and Midlands at mutually convenient times and dates. There is no limit to location so please get in touch to discuss availability and dates in your local area.
What will you learn?
This Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 Training Course will teach you how to create and design various pieces of vector artwork including logos, symbols, icons and produce strong text and art effects.
- Work with Illustrator Tools, Panels & Interface
- Understand and use selection tools in Illustrator
- Create, edit and manipulate geometric shapes
- Drawing tools, pen, anchor points, pathfinder
- Use Illustrator’s layout tools including Grids, Guides, Smart Guides
- Illustrator Type Tools
- Working with Images
- Exporting /Printing to Print & Web
Outline
Working with Paths
- Using the Pen Tool effectively
- Drawing shapes
- Using the Pen to create clipping paths
- Modifying the Pen Properties
- Accurate Path Drawing
- Create & edit unique shapes with Pathfinder
- Additional Pen Tools
- Images using Compound Paths
Advanced Fills
- Patterns, Textures & Fills
- Work with Pattern Maker
- Understand Pattern Makers more advanced Tools
- Flawless Repeats and Seamless Patterns
- Envelope Warp
- Blend Tool for smooth colour & specified steps
Accurate Positioning
- Working with Select & Direct Select
- Use the Transform Palette
- Use Illustrator Grids effectively
- Smart Guides
- Work with Smart Guides for Precise Positioning
Colours and Shades
- Create Gradients
- Use Gradients for Light and Shade
- Work with Gradient Mesh
- Sample and Modify Colours
- Work with Colour Themes
Type and Typography
- Create Outlines
- Edit Outlines using Path Tools
- Work with Character & Paragraph Styles
- Work with Text on a Path
- Text on a Path Options
- Area Type Tool
- Warp Tool
Brushes
- Create and Design New Brush Tips
- Work with Art, Calligraphic, Pattern Brushes
- Work with Jitter, Spacing, Sizing etc Options
- Fit to Path and Along Stoke Options
- Apply Artwork to Brushes
- Use the Brush Panel
- Save and Load Brush Panels
Graphics and Text
- Import Graphics
- Create Masks
- Work with Area Text
- Create Various Text Wraps
Illustrator Output
- Prepare Artwork
- Printers Marks
- Export Command
- Save for Web
Our Illustrator Courses can be run in most versions including Illustrator 7, Illustrator 8, Illustrator CS and Illustrator CC and can be combined with other Adobe Course content including Photoshop for full digital design solutions.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.