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Illustrator Fast Track Course

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About the Course

During this comprehensive 2-day course instructors show students how to create complex and attractive illustrations and type effects using Adobe Illustrator CC'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

$880 incl GST

  • Duration:2 Days
  • Max. Class Size:10
  • Avg. Class Size:5
  • Study Mode:
    Classroom Online Live
  • Level:Beginner
  • Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(AEST or AEDT)
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Course Dates

Sydney Class Dates

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

21 - 22 Nov 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 Jan 25 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Feb 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
27 - 28 Mar 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Apr 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
05 - 06 Jun 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
Melbourne Class Dates

Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000

21 - 22 Nov 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 Jan 25 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Feb 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
27 - 28 Mar 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Apr 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
05 - 06 Jun 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
Brisbane Class Dates

Level 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000

21 - 22 Nov 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 Jan 25 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Feb 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
27 - 28 Mar 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Apr 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
05 - 06 Jun 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
Canberra Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

21 - 22 Nov 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 Jan 25 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Feb 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
27 - 28 Mar 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Apr 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
05 - 06 Jun 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
Adelaide Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

21 - 22 Nov 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 Jan 25 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Feb 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
27 - 28 Mar 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Apr 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
05 - 06 Jun 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
Perth Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

21 - 22 Nov 24 Thu - Fri Online Live
07 - 08 Jan 25 Tue - Wed Online Live
17 - 18 Feb 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
27 - 28 Mar 25 Thu - Fri Online Live
28 - 29 Apr 25 Mon - Tue Online Live
05 - 06 Jun 25 Thu - Fri Online Live

Course Units

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

Unit 2: Designing a Basic Logos

  • Formatting Objects using Colour Palette
  • Colouring objects with Fill and Stroke
  • Exploring additional Libraries

Unit 3: Creating Logos Using Custom Paths

  • Drawing Paths with Pen Tool
  • Modifying paths
  • Understanding Layout Guides

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

Unit 5: Creating an Advertisement

  • Importing a Graphic
  • Understanding Links Palette
  • Aligning Objects

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

Unit 7: Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge

  • Exploring Adobe Bridge
  • Customising Adobe Bridge
  • Applying Metadata and Keywords to Assets
  • Modifying and Saving Metadata
  • Searching files with Keywords

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

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

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

Unit 11: Colouring Artwork Using Live Paint

  • Applying Live Paint
  • Using Live Paint
  • Using Correcting Gaps
  • Understanding Live Paint

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

(4.90 out of 5) [ 10 September, 2024 ]

Thanks so much for allowing me to resit in today's session with John. This is my second course with John and I love how he tailors the course to suit the people in the session so we apply our learning in context. There is a lot of content in this course, I would recommend the two days be split to allow practice before building on complexity. Maybe even have some homework between sessions.

(5.00 out of 5) [ 10 September, 2024 ]

John was excellent. Very patient and encouraging and really made the training relevant to our needs. I found this training very beneficial.

(5.00 out of 5) [ 05 August, 2024 ]

This course was better than I was expecting. It didn't just cover the basics it dove deeper into the program, and I learnt so much that was valuable to want I need to use it for. The instructor was able to touch on skills that of particular use to my need.

(5.00 out of 5) [ 15 February, 2024 ]

The course was great, Antony a good teacher, so much relevance to my work, enjoyed the using all the tools in Ilustrator and impressed with how much it can do e.g. maps, drawings and changing images to vector was great to learn. Thanks again, Kaye

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