About the course
During this comprehensive 2-day course instructors show students how to create complex and attractive illustrations and type effects using Illustrator CS6's powerful tools. Participants learn to create dynamic graphics using advanced drawing and editing tools, path editing techniques, filter effects and masks; and take advantage of features such as the Transparency palette, live effects and the Appearance palette to create engaging effects.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for anybody who needs to create either basic or complex illustrations using Illustrator, but who has little to no experience using the program.
Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for attending this course; however participants are expected to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system.
Course Dates
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Sydney Class Dates
Book NowLevel 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060
24 - 25 Jun 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 28 - 29 Jul 21 Wed - Thu Classroom 19 - 20 Aug 21 Thu - Fri Classroom 06 - 07 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 15 - 16 Sep 21 Wed - Thu Classroom 07 - 08 Oct 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 11 - 12 Oct 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 08 - 09 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 11 - 12 Nov 21 Thu - Fri Classroom 08 - 09 Dec 21 Wed - Thu Classroom 16 - 17 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Online Live -
Melbourne Class Dates
Book NowLevel 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000
24 - 25 Jun 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 12 - 13 Jul 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 10 - 11 Aug 21 Tue - Wed Classroom 06 - 07 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 09 - 10 Sep 21 Thu - Fri Classroom 04 - 05 Oct 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 07 - 08 Oct 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 03 - 04 Nov 21 Wed - Thu Classroom 08 - 09 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 02 - 03 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Classroom 16 - 17 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Online Live -
Brisbane Class Dates
Book NowLevel 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000
24 - 25 Jun 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 01 - 02 Sep 21 Wed - Thu Classroom 06 - 07 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 05 - 06 Oct 21 Tue - Wed Classroom 07 - 08 Oct 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 08 - 09 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 11 - 12 Nov 21 Thu - Fri Classroom 16 - 17 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 20 - 21 Dec 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 03 - 04 Feb 22 Thu - Fri Classroom 14 - 15 Mar 22 Mon - Tue Classroom
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Canberra Class Dates
Book NowLevel 4, 54 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra , ACT 2601
24 - 25 Jun 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 06 - 07 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 07 - 08 Oct 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 08 - 09 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 16 - 17 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Online Live -
Adelaide Class Dates
Book Now19 Young Street, Adelaide , SA 5000
24 - 25 Jun 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 09 - 10 Aug 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 06 - 07 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 20 - 21 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 07 - 08 Oct 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 01 - 02 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 08 - 09 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 13 - 14 Dec 21 Mon - Tue Classroom 16 - 17 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 24 - 25 Jan 22 Mon - Tue Classroom 07 - 08 Mar 22 Mon - Tue Classroom -
Perth Class Dates
Book NowLevel 1, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth , WA 6000
24 - 25 Jun 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 06 - 07 Sep 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 07 - 08 Oct 21 Thu - Fri Online Live 08 - 09 Nov 21 Mon - Tue Online Live 16 - 17 Dec 21 Thu - Fri Online Live
Course Units
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Unit 1: Understanding the Illustrator CS6 Interface
- Starting a New Document
- Understanding Colour Models for print and web
- Customising your Workspaces
- Resizing Art board
- Working with installed Templates
- Creating a Custom Workspace
- Exploring new Control Palette
- Using Shape Tools
- Understanding new Toolbox
- Creating different types of Paths
- Working with the Pencil Tool
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Unit 2: Designing a Basic Logos
- Formatting Objects using Colour Palette
- Colouring objects with Fill and Stroke
- Exploring additional Libraries
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Unit 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths
- Drawing Paths with Pen Tool
- Modifying paths
- Understanding Layout Guides
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Unit 4: Creating a Logo
- Applying Gradients to Type
- Applying Gradients using Gradient Palette
- Modifying Gradients with Gradient Tool
- Creating Type on a Path
- Applying an Envelope to Type
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Unit 5: Creating an Advertisement
- Importing a Graphic
- Understanding Links Palette
- Aligning Objects
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Unit 6: Manipulating Body Type
- Importing Body Type
- Formatting Type with Styles
- Understanding Character Palette
- Understanding Paragraph Palette
- Fixing Spelling Errors
- Using Find and Replace Options
- Inserting Glyphs
- Understanding Open Type Palette
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Unit 7: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge CS6
- Exploring Adobe Bridge CS6
- Customising Adobe Bridge
- Applying Metadata and Keywords to Assets
- Modifying and Saving Metadata
- Searching files with Keywords
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Unit 8: Creating Complex Illustrations
- Creating Shapes Using Pathfinder
- Applying Shape Modes Commands
- Creating Compound Paths
- Modifying Compound Path
- Applying Offset Paths
- Applying Effects and Filters
- Using Illustrator Galleries
- Creating Symbols with Symbol Palette
- Modifying Symbols
- Creating Custom Pattern Brushes
- Organizing Layers
- Modifying Global Colours
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Unit 9: Providing Support for PSD and PDF Files
- Opening Layered Photoshop Documents
- Adjusting Photoshop Import Options
- Creating an Adobe PDF File
- Using Adobe PDF Presets
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Unit 10: Creating a Vector Version of a Raster Graphic
- Understanding Tracing Images
- Understanding Tracing Automatically
- Applying Custom Presets
- Converting Tracing Object to Paths
- Modifying Paths
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Unit 11: Colouring Artwork Using Live Paint
- Applying Live Paint
- Using Live Paint
- Using Correcting Gaps
- Understanding Live Paint
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Unit 12: Illustrator Advance Features
- Using Simplify Paths
- Creating Clipping Masks
- Create 3D Effects
- Creating Effects
- Applying Blends
- Sharing Graphic Styles
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Course Reviews
(5.00 out of 5) Christina C [ 29 April, 2021 ]
Fantastic teaching method. Jay was very thorough with her explanations and instructions on how to use Illustrator.
Newer version of Illustrator to be made available on the computers would be great.
(4.60 out of 5) Mae L [ 29 March, 2021 ]
Course was really helpful! I really enjoyed following along and having activities ready for us to use.
(5.00 out of 5) Laura R [ 18 February, 2021 ]
I loved this course it really expanded my existing skillet and taught me more efficient ways of operating the program.
(5.00 out of 5) Alicia [ 09 November, 2020 ]
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learnt a lot! I actually can't believe how much we learnt in just two days. The instructor was really knowledgeable and approachable.
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