Illustrator Training | Chicago & Los Angeles


Adobe Illustrator ClassIllustrator CS4 Training: Essential Skills I

Learn Illustrator by completing a series of real world projects. Over 3 days you will complete 7 different projects including a corporate identity package (logo and letterhead), a cereal box, Realty Development Map, a full color brochure, and more.

Why is this class 3 days and not 2 days?

The trainer will show you step-by-step how Professional Illustrators use Adobe Illustrator on a range of different design jobs. This approach not only teaches you proper workflow techniques but is also a proven training method for those looking to master Illustrator. Training available on Mac and Pc.


This Illustrator training is ideal for designers, marketers and anyone who is pursuing a career in graphic design. No prior experience of Illustrator is needed.

This is the only Illustrator course in Chicago and Los Angeles that comes with a 100% Money Back Guarantee.

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Illustrator Class Timetable

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Illustrator Course Summary

Project 1 

International Symbols

Create a grid of icons representing showing, indicating danger, weather conditions and other warnings which would be displayed for universal public safety information.

Illustrator Class Project 1
  • Digital Drawing Basics
  • Drawing Basics
 
 
Project 2

Balloon Festival Artwork

Create the preliminary artwork for the Temcula Ballon Festival which will be used for posters promoting the event as well as merchandise sold during the festival itself.

Illustrator class project 2
  • Drawing Complex Artwork
  • Coloring and Painting Artwork
  • Exporting EPS and PDF Files
 
 
Project 3

Identity Package

Create stationary and envelopes for Graham Apple, an apple orchard, by first developing a logo and then using the design for their standard identity pieces. 

Illustrator Class Project 3
  • Working with Gradient Meshes
  • Working with Type
  • Working with Multiple Artboards
  • Combining Text and Graphics
 
 
 
Project 4

Realty Development Map

Create an illustrated map of a new community development for a real estate company showing available properties in different phases of their development.

Illustrator Training Project 4
  • Swatches, Gradients, and Patterns
  • Using Brushes and Brush Libraries
  • Using Symbols
 
 
Project 5

Letterfold Brochure

Design and produce a mailer for a real estate development company promoting homes in their new gated community and describing the lifestyle and benefits of this environment. 

Illustrator course project 5
  • Creating Documents that Fold
  • Managing Imported Text
  • Fine-Tuning Text
 
 
Project 6

Cereal Box

Create a cereal box package for the Heartsmart company by designing the  layout and creating 3D concept of how it would appear as a finished product.

Illustrator course project 6
  • Building the File Structure
  • Understanding Package Requirements
  • Working with Effects
  • Preparing Art for Output
  • Previewing the Box Design in 3D

 

Project 7

Financial Infographics

Create a series of visual graphs: pie charts and bar charts showing financial data. Place them on the surface of various cards that are part of a schematic "house of cards" drawn in the proper perspective.

Illustrator training course project 7
  • Creating Charts and Graphs
  • Drawing in Perspective

 

 

 Detailed Course Outline

To view the detailed course outline please click on the following link:
Illustrator CS4 Training: Essential Skills PDF

 

What's included

Adobe Illustrator Training Manual
CD Rom with Student Files
Adobe Certificate of Course Completion
6 Months FREE Repeat Policy
2 AMC Movie Vouchers

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Illustrator Training Testimonial
"This class has taught me a lot. This is my first exposure to Illustrator and Michael did an excellent job teaching me. I appreciate the time he took to help me with real-life business needs by perfecting the documents that I'm required to work with at my job. I can't say enough good things about this experience. Thank You!!!"
Eric Lewis - IMS Health
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"Michael was great! It is really nice to have an instructor who really knows what he is talking about and can provide realistic examples. Michael is really helpful and really good about going around the room to make sure all questions are answered."
Wes Toppert - Yacht Club Custom Design
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"Great class to learn the fundamentals of Illustrator. Eva is very enthusiastic and patient with the students. She has great experience and explains things thoroughly and with ease. I would highly recommend this class and facility as well as sign up for other classes of interest in the future."
Stephanie Ofreneo - Individual
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"Adobe Illustrator is the second class I have taken with Eva Sandor. As with the first class, I am more than pleased with the training I received from this obviously well-seasoned professional. I would never have known the capabilities of these programs and how easy it is to create seemingly complex effects. I will definitely be taking more classes with Eva and Training Connection."
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