Course description
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics software that allows you to create everything from web and mobile graphics to logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging and billboards. Knowledge of the software is a prerequisite for a variety of design, graphic, web, fashion, photography and media careers.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Our Adobe Illustrator Introduction 4 Week Course is ideal for absolute beginners or anyone looking to consolidate their existing Illustrator skills within a supportive and creative learning environment.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Students will receive a Certificate on successful completion of this course. No formal qualification.
Training Course Content
- Setting up Illustrator projects
- Identify project requirements
- Establish target audience and needs
- Define media format and publishing requirements
- Identify user interface elements
- Create and select Workspaces
- Navigate and zoom documents
- Create artwork
- Understand difference between vector and bitmap formats
- Apply design principles to create artwork
- Use pen and shape tools to create basic geometry
- Select and grouping objects
- Transform and modify elements
- Create and manipulate text
- Organise artwork using layers
- Create symbols
- Colours
- Select and apply colours
- Create colour swatches
- Apply and modify gradients
- Work with spot colours
- Effects and transparency
- Apply transparency to objects
- Blend elements using blend effects
- Work with bitmaps
- Place raster images
- Use the links panel to relink and update images
- Trace images using live trace presets
- Publish artwork
- Identifying common file formats
- Choose appropriate settings to optimise graphics on the screen, print and video
- Create JPEG, PDF, PNG, SVG
Course delivery details
All courses are available in-classroom and online. London Software Training is located in Hackney, East London. Our Adobe Illustrator Introduction course can also be taken online, the virtual classroom offers the same quality as face-to-face training.
Why choose London Software Training
10 years of delivering software training to over 5,000 companies and individual learners
In-classroom and Live Online training are available
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Reviews
Average rating 4.9
I really enjoyed the two days! im a complete novice ,I have learnt a huge amount on the course.The staff are amazing,very attentive and have vast experience.What ever level you ...
Expenses
Your course price includes:
- Free group course re-take within 18 months
- Expert teaching from practising architects, designers and software pros
- Hands-on, practical lessons
- Tailoring of syllabus and work on your projects
- Video tutorials and digital reference book for revision and development
- LST certificate of completion for your CV and LinkedIn
- Free career guidance
Continuing Studies
Adobe Illustrator opens up many opportunities within various industries, we offer guidance on CV and portfolio building as part of the course. You may also want to look at London Software Training’s Career Development Packages to develop your creative opportunities.
Career path:
- Videography
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
Brilliant two days learning at London Software Training and loads to take home and practice. Really enjoyed the experience and Tutor who made me feel very welcome.