Illustrator (ACA) jumpstart: zero to hero HC062 / K19
Summary
Learn Illustrator from beginners to an advanced level in just five days. This fast track course is for designers and budding developers new to the Illustrator environment, or those that have not had formal training. You will produce an exciting graphic project using both the classic features and the new and improved tools in Illustrator and will leave this class with the ability to create and incorporate vector graphics for different projects. You will also go beyond the basics with features like filters and effects, explore more in depth typographical adjustments and the printing process of your layouts.
What you will learn:
- draw and understand Bezier curves
- the root of drawing in Illustrator
- create a logo using simple shapes
- accurately place and measure objects in the illustration window
- trace and colour your hand drawn artwork with Live Trace
- live paint and live colour
- save illustrations for both print and web purposes
- further adjust Bezier curves by creating compound paths
- create custom brushes and various graphic styles
- work with transparency and other raster effects like drop shadows
- accurately adjust type in an artwork
- prepare documents for composite and commercial printing
- enhance the workflow and
- integration of illustrator with the rest of creative suite
For full course details, please see: http://www.academyclass.com/courses/27.pdf
Outcomes
By the end of the course you should be able to:
- draw and understand Bezier curves
- the root of drawing in Illustrator
- create a logo using simple shapes
- accurately place and measure objects in the illustration window
- trace and colour your hand drawn artwork with Live Trace
- live paint and live colour
- save illustrations for both print and web purposes
- further adjust Bezier curves by creating compound paths
- create custom brushes and various graphic styles
- work with transparency and other raster effects like drop shadows
- accurately adjust type in an artwork
- prepare documents for composite and commercial printing
- enhance the workflow and
- integration of illustrator with the rest of creative suite
Sufficient supporting material will be provided so that you can return to your work place with confidence to permit further learning.
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illustrator (ACA) jumpstart: zero to hero | 01 February 2016 | 09:30-16:30 | Academy Class |
Notes
All prices exclude VAT which will be added at the standard rate.
Lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee.
All of our courses will contribute to your evidence base for professional registration https://www.heated.ac.uk/professional-registration/ Just check against your competency measures to make sure you use our training and development in your evidence records.
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Cost
| heated member | Activity fee£717.30 +VAT |
|---|---|
| heated non-member | Activity fee£797.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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