Adobe Illustrator Essentials Course
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Onsite and ONLINE
Illustrator Essentials Course
Adobe Illustrator enables you to create professional vector graphics for posters, flyers, logos, infographics and even fashion design. Using the latest version, Illustrator CC2023, you will learn how to draw, combine and edit shapes to create patterns, gradients and vibrant effects such as glows and drop shadows. Illustrator is also a powerful typographic tool so you’ll learn how to enter, import and (most importantly) style your text to make your message stand out.
To fast-track and reinforce your training, we have developed our own courseware (step-by-step printed workbooks) that you can take with you after the course.
As an Adobe Authorised Training Partner, participants receive an Adobe recognised certificate.
Training Modules (Overview)
- Personalising your Workspace, Set Up Documents and Artboard
- Templates and Layers
- Curves and Shapes with the Pen Tool
- Combine Shapes to Create Logos
- Convert Hand Drawn Sketches to Vector Files
- Masks and Patterns
- Colour, Swatches and Gradient Panels
- Special Effects with the Appearance Panel
- Working with Type
- Output Files for Print, Web and Adobe Programs
What You Get
- Free Course Resit (6 Months)*
- Adobe Authorised Certificate
- 12 Months Access to Help Desk
- No Risk! Money Back Guarantee
- Step-by-step Course Book (Printed)
- Adobe Certified Instructors
- Professional Training Environment
- Small Classes (average 4 to 8)
- High Frequency of Courses
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Illustrator Essentials
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Course Outline
The Illustrator Interface
- Adobe CC Mobile Apps
- Workspace Efficiency Tips
- Explore the Start Workspace
- Explore the Illustrator Interface
- Customise Illustrator Preferences
- Explore the Control Panel
- Explore the Tools Panel
- Hide/Show Illustrator Panels
- Change Illustrator Workspaces
- Use Illustrator Help
- Illustrator File Types
- The Artboard and Pasteboard
- Use the Context Menu
- Zoom and Pan a Document
- Navigate using Document Tabs
- Preview and Outline Views
- Undo, Redo and Revert Changes
Illustrator Essentials
- Graphic Formats
- Explore Vector Graphics
- Create a New Illustrator Document
- Use Illustrator Templates
- The Illustrator Artboard
- Create Artboards/Artboard Tool
- Delete Artboards
- Use Rulers and Guides
- Use Smart Guides
The Selection Tools
- Use the Selection Tool
- Use the Direct Selection Tool
Drawing Shapes and Paths
- Explore Vector Paths
- Draw Shapes using Shape Tools
- Use Live Corners
- Draw Straight Lines with the Pen Tool
- Draw Curves with the Pen Tool
- Change the Curve Direction
- Adjust the Shape of a Curve
- Add and Delete Anchor Points
- Change, Smooth and Corner Points
- Cut and Join Paths
- Adjust the Weight of a Path
- Create Rounded Endpoints
- Outline Paths
- Use the Curvature Tool
- Draw Paths/The Pencil Tool
- Smooth Paths/The Smooth Tool
- Erase Paths/The Eraser Tool
- Add Arrowheads to Paths
Combining and Warping Shapes
- Use the Pathfinder Panel
- Combine Shapes with the Shape Builder Tool
- Apply Warp Effects
Arranging Objects
- Group Objects
- Isolate Groups
- Move Objects
- Duplicate Objects
- Align Objects Accurately
- Stack Objects
- Lock and Hide Objects
- Select Objects by Characteristics
Transforming Objects
- Scale Objects
- Shear Objects
- Reflect Objects
- Work with Live Shapes
- Use the Transform Panel
- Rotate Objects/The Rotate Tool
Colour
- Understand Colour Modes
- Apply Colour to Objects
- The Colour Panel - Unsaved Colours
- The Swatches Panel - Saved Colours
- Create Colour Swatches
- Global and Tint Swatches
- Manage Colour Swatches
Type
- Create Text in Illustrator
- Adjust Text with Selection Tools
- Convert Text from Point Type to Area Type
- Import Text to Illustrator
- Format Text Properties
- Work with Glyphs
- Convert Text into Vector Graphics
- Create Type on a Path
- Use the Touch Type Tool
Gradients and Patterns
- Explore Gradients
- Create Gradients - The Gradient Panel
- Create Gradients - The Gradient Tool
- Create Patterns
Infographics
- Explore Elements of an Infographic
- Create an Infographic
Layers
- Using the Layers Panel Overview
- Create a New Layer
- Explore Layer Options
- Move Objects to a Different Layer
- Create Template Layers
- Select all Objects on a Layer
- Duplicate Layers
- Merge and Flatten Layers
Placing Images
- Explore Image Resolution
- Place Images
- Link and Embed Images
- Use the Links Panel
- Update Modified Links
- Relink Missing Links
- Embed and Unembed Placed Images
- Package Files
Image Trace
- Image Trace
- Change the Display of a Tracing Object
- Use Image Trace Presets
- Explore Trace Options
- Expand a Tracing Object
- Release a Tracing Object
Clipping Masks and Transparency
- Explore Clipping Masks
- Create a Clipping Mask
- Edit a Clipping Mask
- Release Objects from a Clipping Mask
- Set Transparency
- Apply Blending Modes
Saving and Exporting
- Examine Illustrator File Types
- Examine Illustrator Format (AI) Options
- Examine EPS Format Options
- Examine PDF Format Options
- Save Graphics for the Web and Screen
- Export for Screens
Prefer Private Training?
- Customise your course
- Choose your own dates
- Choose your location
Illustrator Courses
“Awesome instruction - it would have taken me weeks to teach myself.”
Amelia Axford, UX Designer/Developer
“I love the courses. I’ve taken InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator and they have helped me immensely in my work and for personal use. Thank you so much!”
Danielle Barouche, Teacher/Artist
“David was an incredible facilitator and I would highly recommend this course as someone who hadn’t even opened Illustrator before and found it quite intimidating. I now have the confidence to go back to work and start creating.”
Jacqueline Bahnert, Office Manager
“Would recommend to anyone, this course is great. I didn’t know how to use Adobe Illustrator at all and after this course I’m excited to go back and practice what I’ve learned in the workplace.”
Grace Grimmett, Marketing Coordinator
“Course was very well organised very easy to learn, materials were very useful.”
Vannia Leon, Fashion Designer
“My boss encouraged me to do this course to improve on the very basic Illustrator skills I already had. By the end of the first day I felt far more competent, not to mention more efficient at executing Illustrator drawings.”
Esme Perrygrove, Production Coordinator/Junior Mac Artworker
“Very enjoyable course - David’s knowledge of the program is outstanding and his industry knowledge provides real life practical experience.”
Lisa Portou, Executive Assistant
“Fantastic course - extremely enjoyable!”
Sarah Corry, Marketing
“The course was the perfect mix of basics and a few extra more. Annette was great and patient!”
Sahar Khorram, Fashion Designer
“Excellent presentation and presenter. All the information given was very useful.”
Cathie McDowell, Marketing Coordinator
“Great tutor. Easy to apply at work. Very accommodating at enrolling process!”
Minnie Lam, Creative Presentation Manager
“Thank you for the professional delivery and content.”
Tracy Wood, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
“David is a fantastic instructor, full of knowledge and real life examples. His assistance and knowledge of the program is fabulous. Highly recommended!”
Danielle Tait, Marketing Coordinator
“Great! Loved it! Very informative! A+++”
Tarryn Mackey, Administration Marketing Promotions
“Thank you for teaching me my new skills. The courses were fabo! and Nikki was an excellent teacher!”
Danielle Grainger, Event Coordinator
“Loved the course and the teacher (Nikki), she made learning EXCITING!”
Sarah Sullivan, Marketing Assistant
“This course was very comprehensive yet presented in a way that makes concepts very understandable for a novice. I am confident that I now have the basic knowledge required to go away and hone my skills to become competent with Illustrator in time.”
Kyle McPherson, Sales & Marketing Executive
Training Packages
Desktop Publishing Package
With a solid knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator, you will be able to design anything you need for the print and digital worlds.
