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Adobe Illustrator Advanced

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

Welcome to the Adobe Illustrator Advanced course.

 

This Adobe Illustrator Advanced course covers advanced tools, options, and effects to create complex artwork. Students will also learn to draw complex illustrations and enhance them by using various painting options. You will also use painting tools, manage colours, format type, work with effects, prepare artwork for commercial printing, and prepare graphics for the web.

 

This course also covers the Adobe Illustrator objectives to help students prepare for the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam. This course is also designed to cover the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam objectives.

 

 

Features & Benefits

  • This is a preparation course for the Adobe Photoshop ACA Exam Certification.
  • Complete both levels of Photoshop 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.

  • 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

    To ensure your success in this course, you should be familiar with basic computer functions such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with Windows. You should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and saving files.
    Familiarity with basic design terminology, such as palettes, colour modes, shapes, text, and paths, is highly recommended.
    You can obtain this level of skill and knowledge by taking the following short courses:
    • Windows & Computer Fundamentals
    • Adobe Illustrator Essentials

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: Complex drawing in Illustrator

  • Topic A: Creating compound paths and shapes
  • Topic B: Using the Pathfinder panel
  • Topic C: Using the Shape Builder tool
  • Topic D: Working with EPS and SVG files in Illustrator


Module 2: Working with Colour

  • Topic A: Working in CMYK vs RGB
  • Topic B: Understanding Spot and Global swatches
  • Topic C: Colour Libraries and ASE files
  • Topic D: Colour Guide panel
  • Topic E: Using Live Paint
  • Topic F: Creating and applying pattern swatches
  • Topic G: The Mesh tool


Module 3: Brushes

  • Topic A: The Brush tool
  • Topic B: The Brush panel
  • Topic C: Creating custom brushes 


Module 4: Working with styles and symbols for consistency

  • Topic A: Graphic Styles
  • Topic B: Character and Paragraph styles
  • Topic C: Applying, editing and exporting styles
  • Topic D: Creating Symbols
  • Topic E: The Symbol sprayer tool


Module 5: Drawing in 3D

  • Topic A: 3D Extrude, bevel and rotate
  • Topic B: 3D Revolve
  • Topic C: Mapping onto a 3D shape
  • Topic D: The Perspective Grid tool
  • Topic E: Drawing in a 3D space


Module 6: Layers

  • Topic A: Layers in Illustrator
  • Topic B: Working with Layers
  • Topic C: Using layers to target objects


Module 7: Using bitmap images to Illustrator

  • Topic A: Placing an image
  • Topic B: The Links panel
  • Topic C: Using a clipping mask to crop an image
  • Topic D: Converting pixels to paths using Image Trace


Module 8: Printing

  • Topic A: Creating print-ready documents
  • Topic B: Saving a print-ready PDF
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    30 May 2025
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  • 14 July 2025
    15 July 2025
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  • 04 September 2025
    05 September 2025
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  • 25 November 2025
    26 November 2025
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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.

Adobe Illustrator Advanced





  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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