Illustrator Training | Chicago

Fast Facts

Duration
2 days

Class Size
Max 8 students

Times
9.00am to 4.30pm

Computer
One per student

Training Manual
Included

Price
795.00

Illustrator CS3 Fundamentals

Upcoming Classes
Course Outline
Instructors

Course Description

On this 2 day hands-on Adobe Certified Illustrator training course you will learn to use Adobe Illustrator to create stunning digital illustrations. You will start with the basics and then go onto create complex and attractive illustrations and type effects.

Target Audience

Professionals who needs to learn Adobe Illustrator to create digital illustrations. No prior experience of Illustrator is needed. Experienced users will also benefit from the many tips and tricks and special exercises.

Leaning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Illustrator training course students will be able to:

Drawing and Painting Tools.
Design Logos and other Illustrations.
Work with Blends and Gradients.
Use Live Trace to Covert Photos into Illustrations.
Use other Special Effects in Illustrator.
Combine Photoshop and Illustrator files.
Use 3D and Lighting Effects.
Prepare files for Print.

Upcoming Classes

Chicago	Jul, 2008	Aug, 2008	Sep, 2008	Oct, 2008
Illustrator CS3 Fundamentals	Jul 21 - 22	Aug 27 - 28		Oct 2 - 3

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Course Outline

Getting to Know the Work Area

Using Illustrator Tools
Working with Palettes
Using Help

Selections and Shapes

Using the Selection Tool
Using the Direct Selection Tool
Creating Selection with a Marquee
Advanced Selection Techniques
Creating Basic Shapes
Tips for Drawing Polygons, Spirals and Stars

Transforming Objects

Scaling Objects
Rotating Objects
Reflecting Objects
Distorting Objects
Making Text Dynamic

Drawing with the Pen Tool

Creating Straight Lines
Creating Curved Paths
Curves and Corner Anchor Points
Editing Curves

Color and Painting

Using Live Trace
Applying Live Paint
Color Fundamentals
Adding a Spot Color
Painting with Patterns and Gradients
Creating your Own Pattern
Using Brushes

Working with Type

Importing with Text File
Creating Columns of Text
Threading Text
Editing Text
Paragraph and Character Styles
Wrapping Text Around a Graphic
Reshaping Text with a Wrap

Working with Layers

Creating Layers
Locking, Viewing and Pasting Layers
Creating Clipping Masks
Merging Layers

Blending Shapes and Colors

Creating a Gradient Fill
Adjusting the Direction of Gradient Blend
Creating Smooth-Color Blends
Blending Intermediate Steps
Combining Blends with Gradients

Working with Symbols

Creating a Symbol
Using the Symbolism Tools
Mapping a Symbol to 3D Artwork

Working with Brushes and Scribbles

Using Art Brushes
Drawing and Editing with the Paint brush tool
Using Scatter Brushes
Using Hue Shift Colorization
Using Tints Colorization
Using Calligraphic Brushes
Using Pattern Brushes
Applying the Scribble Effect

Applying Styles and Effects

Using Appearance Attributes
Using Live Effects
Using Graphic Styles
Saving and Printing Files with Transparency Effects
Specifying Resolution of Filters and Special Effects
Using Document Raster Effects
Using the Flattener Preview Palette
Saving Files with Transparency

Using 3D Effect

Creating a Banner Logo with the Warp effect
Creating the Logotype
Using Brushes for Decoration
Changing the Lighting
Mapping a Photoshop Image
Using the 3D Rotate Effect

Combining Illustrator with Photoshop

Combining Artwork
Vector vs Bitmap Graphics
About Layer Comps
Creating Compound Paths and Opacity Masks
Editing an Imported Mask

Printing and Color Separation

Overview of Printing
Halftone Screens
Output Device Resolution
RGB Color Model
CMYK Color Model
Spot Colors
Creating Color Separations

Working with Adobe Bridge and Version Cue

Using Adobe Bridge
Working with Version Cue

Meet the Instructors

Eva

Eva is a certified Adobe instructor and holds a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.

Eva has more than 15 years graphic design experience. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (major in illustration) and a Masters in Fine Art (major in painting and printmaking).

Eva is an exceptional and passionate trainer, and consistently achieves 100% top marks on her evaluations.

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"Eva is a wonderful teacher. She continues the flow of class even with endless interruptions (of questions) from the class. An excellent source of information."

Elizabeth Okoro - Hyatt

"It was a real pleasure being in Eva's class. I learned so much and look forward to taking this back to my work! I can't wait to attend the advanced class!"

Candace McElligott - Rose Paving Company

"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

Michael

Mike is Certified Adobe Instructor expert in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Mike real world experience includes 12 years working as a senior designer and senior production artist.

Mike has also been teaching Adobe software since 2003 and has a CompTIA CTT certification which recognizes excellence in instruction.