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Adobe Illustrator Essentials

- This is an authorised Adobe course, a preparation course for the Adobe Illustrator ACA Exam Certification.

Welcome to the Adobe Illustrator Essentials course.

 

Adobe Illustrator Essentials course is the gold standard for creating exciting, color-rich artwork for print, the Web, or even mobile devices. Whether you’re stepping up in Illustrator or tackling Illustrator for the first time, you’ll find this training very useful for the newest tools, tips on color control and path editing, ways to organize graphics, and how to get your work into print or on the Web.

 

 

Features & Benefits

  • This is a preparation course for the Adobe Illustrator ACA Exam Certification.
  • Complete both levels of Illustrator training as part of your preparation to write the internationally recognized Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Exam.
  • Learners will gain confidence to take certification exams as proof of their skill set.
  • An additional fee is payable for exam vouchers.
  • Take full advantage of our new Hybrid Learning by attending on campus or virtually. Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere. (Read More) 

         

  • Attendees will learn practical skills which can be applied in the work environment.
  • Earn your own income by becoming a Web Designer or Graphic Designer.

Outcomes & Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will have acquired these skills
  • Opening and saving files
  • Creating new documents
  • Modifying the Illustrator workspace
  • Preferences
  • Navigating around a document
  • The Illustrator Tools panel
  • Working with Fill and Stroke within the Tools Panel
  • The Properties Panel
  • Understanding artboards
  • Using multiple artboards
  • Draw basic shapes
  • Use Live Shape features
  • Draw different lines
  • Use the Pen and Curvature tools
  • Using guides, smart guides and snapping
  • Selecting and transforming
  • Aligning and arranging
  • Grouping
  • Adding images
  • Working with colour
  • Gradient fills
  • Stroke colour and settings
  • Using the Width tool on strokes
  • Overview of the Appearance panel
  • Working with Effects
  • Inserting point type and paragraph text
  • Using the Character and Paragraph properties
  • Inserting glyphs and special characters
  • Type on a path
  • Preparing artwork for print
  • Save as a PDF
  • Packaging files
  • Exporting image files
  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    In Class/Virtual Class, Hybrid Learning (Learn More)
    • 2 Days (08:30 – 16:00) Classes are presented via our Hybrid Learning allowing learners the flexibility to attend on-campus or in the comfort of their home or workplace.
    Online , Mentored Learning (Learn More)
    • 12 Months Self-paced, access anytime, anywhere via our myWay Learning Platform. 
     
  • Course Prerequisites

    • Delegates should have a working knowledge of basic computer literacy.

Our Delivery Methods

Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.

Instructor-Led Classes

Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.

Online Mentored Learning

Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.

Part Time Mentored Learning

Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.

Our Hybrid Delivery Methods

Our Hybrid Delivery Methods

myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Each Hybrid delivery method is described in the section below.

#AnywhereAnytime

Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.

#NoStudentLeftBehind

Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.

#Flexibility

A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.

 

In Class or Virtual Class Based Learning

A technology mediated delivery method allowing campus based class or virtual class attendance, or a combination of both. Classes can be in the form of lecture based or mentored based.

 

Mentored Online Learning

A technology mediated, self paced online delivery method with personal mentorship.

What you get

On completion the learner will earn:

 

Note: All certificates are electronically issued.

Student Testimonials

Important Notes

  • Learners to arrive at the training venue from 08:00 in preparation for 08:30 starting time 
  • Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order. 
  • For full day, on-campus courses, Learnfast will supply you with a computer to use for training (if applicable),& tea/coffee and a full lunch. Catering is not included for On-Site training and laptops are available for hire at an additional cost if required. 
  • Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via email at least 5-10 working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees will be retained for no shows. 
  • Virtual learners are required to have a stable internet connection & a working headset available for sound purposes.  
  • Learners who use their own laptops are fully responsible to ensure that administration rights, software installations, etc. are working sufficiently prior to training. 
  • Learnfast reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes. 
  • Learnfast is not responsible for costs associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients. 
 
 
 

Module 1: Getting Started

  • Topic A: The Illustrator environment
  • Topic B: Navigation
  • Topic C: Adobe Help 

 


Module 2: Creating a simple illustration

  • Topic A: Creating a document
  • Topic B: Creating basic shapes
  • Topic C: Manipulating shapes
  • Topic D: Exporting an illustration

 


Module 3: Applying basic colour

  • Topic A: Applying colour
  • Topic B: Stroke options
  • Topic C: The Eyedropper tool 

 


Module 4: Drawing paths

  • Topic A: Raster images
  • Topic B: Basic drawing
  • Topic C: Selecting and editing paths

 


Module 5: Working with text

  • Topic A: Adding text
  • Topic B: Altering text

 


Module 6: Using Layers

  • Topic A: Creating Layers
  • Topic B: Manipulating Layers

 


Module 7: Working with fills and colours

  • Topic A: Swatch libraries
  • Topic B: Gradients
  • Topic C: Transparency 

 


Module 8: Adjusting typography

  • Topic A: Flowing type
  • Topic B: Formatting text
  • Topic C: Editing text
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By completing the below online booking, a booking confirmation will be sent out and an invoice will be generated. A place will be reserved on this course and you are expected to attend. If you require a quote first please contact Learnfast offices and speak to a sales consultant.

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  1. By booking for this course, an invoice will be generated and you will be liable for the payment of this invoice. If you require a quote, please contact The CAD Corporation Offices.
  2. After the generation of the invoice a training confirmation will be emailed using the details provided above.
  3. The CAD Corporation retains the rights to change this calendar without any notification.
  4. Tea/coffee and a light lunch will be provided.
  5. All university students will receive a 10% discount for cash payments.
  6. The minimum notice of cancellation is 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date. If you fail to do so the full amount is payable.
  7. Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.

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