Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Intermediate Training Course

GETTING STARTED

• The basic Illustrator interface
• The Illustrator Preference file
• The Artboard and it’s components
• Showing, hiding and rearranging palettes
• Understanding the toolbox
• Opening and Saving Illustrator files and Using Zoom

SELECTION TECHNIQUES

• Select Objects
• Select Part of an Object
• Select Type
• Use the Navigation Palette
• Work in Preview and Outline mode
• Create a Custom View

CREATING SHAPES

• Create a New File
• Save a File
• Set Rulers
• Grids and Guides
• Set preferences for Grids and Guides
• Create Rectangles, Ovals, Polygons, and Stars

PAINTING

• Apply Colour to the Fill and Stroke of an Object
• Working with the Colour Palette
• Selecting Colour from preset Colour Swatches such as Pantone™ and Trumatch
• Creating your own Custom Colour
• Swatches and Adjust the Stroke Width

MORE DRAWING TOOLS

• Drawing Line and Arc Segments
• Drawing Spirals
• Using the Pencil Tool and Drawing with the Pen Tool

WORKING WITH LAYERS

• Understand the importance of working with layers
• Creating new Layers
• Showing, Hiding and Locking Layers
• Rearrange Layers
• Move objects from one Layer to another
• Delete layers and Setting Layer Options

TRANSFORMING OBJECTS

• Use the Transform Palette to change an Object by setting Scale
• Shear and Rotate properties and Using the Transform again Command

WORKING WITH TYPE

• Add Type to a Document
• Create columns of Type
• Change the Character size of Type
• Set Paragraph Properties for Type
• Wrap Type Around a Graphic and Set Type Along a Path

OUTPUT

• Output your Artwork to Print and Output for Web

There is no formal assessment for this course. For accredited Adobe courses please contact us. 

This course includes:

• Training from a certified Adobe trainer
• Computer / Laptop to use for the duration of the course (classroom & onsite courses only)
• Detailed course notes and sample exercises
• Full colour course manual
• Refreshments (classroom courses only)
• A recording of the training course (virtual courses only)