Adobe Illustrator Introduction

Overview

Event Details

16 August 2022 - 17 August 2022
09:30 – 16:30

Live online, facilitated by Gary Bradley.

• Suitable for
• Prerequisites
• Cost
• Dates
• Offer
• Additional dates
• Bespoke

Gary is ace! Really supportive, patient, amazing at understanding your issues when he can't see your screen, and keen to answer all questions.
Attendee review, 11 August 2021

Adobe Illustrator has firmly established itself as a market leader in digital illustration and ‘infographics’, shaping the way branding and advertising has evolved over recent years. From cereal box design to multinational corporate logo and identity, Adobe Illustrator is at the heart of global visual communications.

This course will develop the skills you will need to create, manage, and edit vector artwork. Gain a sound introduction to the concepts of vector graphics and their implementation within the design process, and learn best practice approaches to boost your productivity.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

Produce vector artwork for screen, web and print.
Understand the application of vector-based graphics.
Save time and boost your productivity as well as the quality of your finished design.

Suitable for

This course is ideal for you if:

You want to produce impactful graphic visuals - from logo design to tracing complex images.
You want to learn from an experienced practitioner and Adobe authorised trainer.

Prerequisites

We expect delegates to be familiar with operating systems; able to navigate for files, and proficient using a keyboard and mouse.

In order to attend you will also require the following IT set-up:

A good internet connection – minimum speed of 1.6mb
Google Chrome or Firefox as the internet browser
The latest version of Adobe Illustrator installed on your machine – please check Illustrator System Requirements before downloading
A dual monitor set-up for the best online experience – a laptop/TV could be used as a 2nd monitor
A USB headset with microphone

Cost

£360

(The price is inclusive and as an education provider we do not charge VAT.)

**** Please note our courses close 7 days prior to the start date ****

Dates

Please visit our online store for the next occurrence.

Offer

Early Bird: If you book any workshop or wider NTI training course 2 weeks in advance of the start date you can claim a 15% discount from the original price.

Students and Freelancers: Self-funding personal training development can be a challenge so we have introduced a 15% discount to all university students & those who work as freelancers.

Group Bookings: If you make a collaborative booking with 2 or more people to the same training programme/workshop, you can claim an additional 15% discount on all our courses.

Education and Non-profit Organisations: A non-profit organisation or educational establishment? Claim an additional 15% discount on all our courses if you are eligible.

Chamber of Commerce: We offer a 10% discount to Leeds and Bradford Chamber of Commerce members. To claim your discount please email nti@leedsbeckett.ac.uk and quote your Chamber membership number.

Additional dates

To keep you posted we will post upcoming additional dates for this course here. If you would like to enquire about future dates, please feel free to contact us.

Bespoke

We can design our courses to meet your specific business objectives, developing a tailored plan to deliver the results you're looking for.

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The editing environment

The opening module aims to build confidence in exploring and modifying the workspace. Browsing, opening and viewing documents and defining preferences, colour management and image navigation tools.

Managing documents

Learn how to open, set up and manage document size, orientation, format and artboard properties for a range of uses such as screen, web and print. Learn how to build an efficient layer structure.

Selecting and arranging content

Before you can edit vector graphics you'll learn how to select, place and arrange them on the artboard. Includes techniques for hiding, locking, duplicating and transforming objects.

Drawing

Learn how to create simple shapes, lines and grid objects. Master the pen tool and explore how custom shapes can be drawn and edited efficiently.

Build artwork

Build complex artwork from simple rectangles and ellipses by combining them together, using the pathfinder panel to merge, join and divide objects.

Applying colour

This module looks at techniques for specifying and applying colour strokes and fill swatches. Create patterns, gradients, colour groups and browse spot colour libraries. Capture colour inspiration as themes from your iOS and Android device and download them direct to your desktop app for use in your artwork.

Styles and effects

Create and apply special effects to object appearance. Once saved, these "styles" can be reapplied to multiple objects, saving you valuable time.

Adding text

Learn how to import and format text with character and paragraph formatting controls. Add text inside an object shape and around a path.

Output

This module looks at techniques for achieving consistent colour for print and web, including managing web-safe colour.

What will I learn?

You will learn:

Essential drawing and production techniques using diverse tools and features.
The advantages of vector-based graphics for developing your skills.
How to use professional vector editing software correctly in order to save time and increase your productivity.
The characteristics and concepts of vector graphics.
Opening and defining specifications for new document settings.
How to save and export artwork.
How to customise the user interface to better suit your workflow.
How to create simple shapes and objects with shape and line tools.
How to create complex artwork using The Pen Tool to create custom shapes.
How to work with colour, styles and effects to characterise your artwork.
How to format type characters and paragraphs.
How to work with layers and artboards to maximise your workflow efficiency.

Attending the course

We are online from 09:15 using the video conferencing software eyeson.

Training facilities

We’re based in the centre of Leeds at Cloth Hall Court, and we have cutting-edge facilities including the Development Studio for desktop, web and mobile platforms. The studio draws on academics with extensive high-level industrial experience in advanced programming techniques and world-class creative digital content essential to success in the creative digital industries.

Trainer & Reviews

• Gary Bradley
• Course Reviews

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Gary Bradley

Gary Bradley is an Adobe Certified Instructor and an award-winning graphic designer with over 17 years' commercial experience working as a designer and Creative Director in digital print, animation, CGI and illustration.

Gary has led global projects in creative multimedia technology, art direction and management for prestigious brands such as Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Nike, and Sainsbury's. His courses are designed to nurture and enhance your talent. He will take the knowledge that you have got and help you become more adept, more effective and more productive. He will share with you proven best practice techniques and little-known short cuts that can and will save you hours - all delivered in a style and language that you can relate to.