Illustrator 2023
Fundamentals Training Course
On this 3-day beginner to intermediate class you will learn Adobe Illustrator by completing a series of Real World projects. Our instructors will lead you step-by-step through each project, teaching the correct workflow, how to master each tool and show you useful shortcuts to speed up your production. This hands-on training is a proven method for those looking to learn Illustrator.
What's Included
- Certificate of Course Completion
- Training Manual
- FREE Class Repeat (valid for 6 months)
3 Days
$1195.00
Live face-to-face instructor
No minimum class size - all classes guaranteed to run!
This course is ideal for designers, marketers and anyone who is pursuing a career in graphic design. No prior experience of Illustrator is needed. Training available on Mac and PC.
Detailed Course Outline
Explore the interface and navigation of Adobe llluStrator - the World's no. 1 vector editing program.
- Create a New Document
- Navigate the Illustrator Interface
- Get familiar with Panels and Working with Objects
Create basic shapes to create vector icons and other popular artwork.
- Work with Various Shapes & Lines
- Transform Shapes
- Combine and Manipulate Shapes
- Work with Object Transforms
Use the ultimate precision path creation tool in Illustrator to create some of the most complex vector artwork.
- Learn about Vector Paths
- Learn to use the Pen Tool
- Other Path Manipulation Tools
Learn the fundamentals of working with text and formatting with the Character and Paragraph Panels.
- Learning about the type of text for any design
- Working with fonts
- Using the Character panel to format text
Use various tools and techniques to create an event poster for a band called The Mosquitos.
- Properly setting up your project
- Practice Creating and Arranging Text
- Work with and Modify Vector Graphics
- Learn One Way how to Distort Text Creatively
Learn the best way to finish your artwork and export it for websites, social media and beyond.
- Saving and Archiving Projects
- Prepping your Artwork for Export
- Export As function
- Learn about Save for Web Legacy
Get creative and learn how to combine several different shapes into a single piece of vector artwork.
- What are Compound Shapes
- Creating Compound Shapes
- Use Compound Shapes to Create Complex Art
Use the powerful Pathfinder tool to create compound and other types of unique custom shapes.
- Access and Use the Pathfinder Panel
- Shape Modes vs Pathfinders
- Use the Pathfinder to Create Compound Shapes
Harness the power of the Pathfinder panel and some new techniques to create logos.
- Outlining text
- Using graphics to create texture for artwork
- Layout your logo before combing elements
Learn about the power of Symbols. This will allow you to combine vector art and use it in many different ways.
- What are Symbols?
- Create Symbols
- Use Symbols in your Artwork
- Working with Symbol Tools
Time to delve deeper into the world of typography and explore text path effects to expand your artistic abilities.
- Character & Paragraph Panel Properties
- Advanced spacing understanding
- Add Text inside of Paths
- Add Text to Paths
- Manipulate Text on Paths
Use what you have learned in previous lessons combined with some new tools to create a title for a feature film.
- Working with text to format a feature title
- Adding vector textures
- Working with the Knife tool
Learn about Illustrator's Swatches panel to manage and create color for any project.
- Learn about the Swatches Panel
- Create new Colors and Groups
- Learn more efficient Color Workflows
Use your skills in Illustrator and the power of multiple artboards to create several social posts.
- Working across Multiple Artboards
- Working with Standard Social Media Sizes for Artwork
- Batch Export your Social Media Posts efficiently
Explore the feature known as the Puppet Warp Tool. This tool allows you to articulate vector images in a fluid way.
- What is Puppet Wrap Tool
- What Type of Art is best for the Puppet Wrap Tool
- Apply and Use the Puppet Wrap Tool
Use Illustrator's weird WARP tools to enhance text elements to modify and create vector artwork.
- Learn about all the Warp Tools
- Explore some of the Warp Tool Options for more creative power
- Create ripped and torn edges
- Re-model graphics like clay
- Use Warp tools to creatively warp text
Dynamically transfer vector art to Photoshop to add organic textures and so much more.
- Moving Vector Content to Photoshop
- Enhancing Vectors in Photoshop
- Sending Information from Photoshop to Illustrator
Use all that you've learned with new techniques to create a multi-panel brochure.
- Setting up a Project for Print
- Create and Use Multiple Graphic Elements
- Finish and Save your File for Print
Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class. We may change or alter the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.
