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Illustrator Fast Track Course

(4.83 out of 5) 484 Student Reviews

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 Details

Course Dates

  • Sydney Class Dates

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    Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060

    06 - 07 Feb 20 Thu - Fri
    09 - 10 Mar 20 Mon - Tue
    08 - 09 Apr 20 Wed - Thu
    04 - 05 May 20 Mon - Tue
    02 - 03 Jun 20 Tue - Wed

  • Melbourne Class Dates

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    Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000

    20 - 21 Feb 20 Thu - Fri
    16 - 17 Mar 20 Mon - Tue
    14 - 15 Apr 20 Tue - Wed
    14 - 15 May 20 Thu - Fri
    09 - 10 Jun 20 Tue - Wed

  • Brisbane Class Dates

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    Level 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000

    10 - 11 Feb 20 Mon - Tue
    12 - 13 Mar 20 Thu - Fri
    08 - 09 Apr 20 Wed - Thu
    05 - 06 May 20 Tue - Wed
    04 - 05 Jun 20 Thu - Fri

  • Canberra Class Dates

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    Level 4, 54 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra , ACT 2601

    26 - 27 Mar 20 Thu - Fri
    04 - 05 May 20 Mon - Tue
    17 - 18 Jun 20 Wed - Thu
    10 - 11 Aug 20 Mon - Tue
    06 - 07 Oct 20 Tue - Wed
    30 Nov - 01 Dec 20 Mon - Tue

  • Adelaide Class Dates

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    19 Young Street, Adelaide , SA 5000

    28 - 29 Jan 20 Tue - Wed
    24 - 25 Feb 20 Mon - Tue
    06 - 07 Apr 20 Mon - Tue
    25 - 26 May 20 Mon - Tue
    06 - 07 Jul 20 Mon - Tue
    17 - 18 Aug 20 Mon - Tue

  • Perth Class Dates

    Level 1, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth , WA 6000

    Classes scheduled on demand in Perth

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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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Training Packages

Adobe Graphic Design Package

$ 2970 incl GST

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Duration

9 days

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Course Reviews

(5.00 out of 5) Cheryl T [ 13 January, 2020 ]
Jay provides a relaxed learning environment. She is eternally patient and adjusts the pace to suit individual learners. I feel confident that I will be able to use Illustrator, and it's nice to know Jay is available to hold my hand if I need it.
(5.00 out of 5) Marlies [ 28 November, 2019 ]
I really enjoyed this course and Cressida is such an amazing teacher and her teaching methods are totally amazing
(5.00 out of 5) Brenda L [ 28 November, 2019 ]
Was fun and learnt a lot about the program, went really in depth and had the chance play around with the features
(4.30 out of 5) Paul B [ 25 November, 2019 ]
Useful course. Gave some good insights. Would have like some actual mapping examples of placing mapping files but I think i get the gist.

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