Illustrator Training | Chicago & Los Angeles
Illustrator CS4 Training: Essential Skills ILearn 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.
Illustrator Class Timetable
| Los Angeles | Mar 8 - 10 ! | Register |
| Chicago | Mar 15 - 17 ! | Register |
| Chicago | Apr 19 - 21 ! | Register |
| Los Angeles | Apr 26 - 28 | Register |
| Chicago | Jun 2 - 4 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Jun 14 - 16 | Register |
| Chicago | Jul 19 - 21 | Register |
| Los Angeles | Jul 28 - 30 | Register |
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Illustrator Course Summary
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.
- Digital Drawing Basics
- Drawing Basics
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.
- Drawing Complex Artwork
- Coloring and Painting Artwork
- Exporting EPS and PDF Files
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.
- Working with Gradient Meshes
- Working with Type
- Working with Multiple Artboards
- Combining Text and Graphics
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.
- Swatches, Gradients, and Patterns
- Using Brushes and Brush Libraries
- Using Symbols
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.
- Creating Documents that Fold
- Managing Imported Text
- Fine-Tuning Text
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.
- Building the File Structure
- Understanding Package Requirements
- Working with Effects
- Preparing Art for Output
- Previewing the Box Design in 3D
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.
- 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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