BEST TRAINING IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

FineResults Research Services would like to invite you to take part in our upcoming workshops on  Information Communication & Technology at our FineResults Research Services training facilities in Nairobi, Kenya, or online.

 

TRAINING COURSE ON ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

INTRODUCTION

Adobe Illustrator is an industry-standard vector graphics application that lets you create logos, icons, drawings, typography, and many other complex illustrations for any medium. Illustrator designs can be used in websites, magazines, annual reports, fashion and product designs, and elements such as infographics. One of the advantages of creating images using Illustrator is that they are scalable, meaning you can resize them with no loss of quality. This training course will make participants gain advanced skills in the use of Adobe Illustrator in their work.

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1:

Illustrator Essentials

• The Illustrator Interface
• Navigation Tools
• Opening illustrations
• Creating new documents
• Exploring Panels & Workspaces
• Useful Shortcuts

Organizing your Artwork

• Introducing Multiple Artboards
• Editing the Artboard Size
• Aligning & Distributing Artwork

Artwork Components

• Rulers, Guides, and Grids
• Intuitive Smart Guides
• Paths, Point, and Handles
• Grouping Objects
• Working in Group Isolation Mode

Module 2:

Creating Basic Shapes

• Using the Shaper Tool
• Creating Primitive Shapes
• Creating Polygons, Stars & Spirals
• Drawing Lines
• Storing Assets in Libraries

Applying Colour

• Colour Modes
• Applying Colour to Objects
• Spot vs Process Colour
• Managing Swatches
• Creating Colour Groups
• Loading Swatch Libraries

Drawing in Illustrator

• Drawing Paths
• Tips for Drawing Curves
• Editing, Manipulating, and Modifying Paths
• Adding & deleting Anchor Points
• Splitting Cutting and Erasing Paths

Module 3:

Working with Layers

• Creating Layers
• Using Layers Effectively

Painting in Illustrator

• Manipulating Stroke
• Creating Dashed Lines
• Adding Arrowheads to Strokes

Working with Type

• Using Type Tools
• Using the Character and Paragraph Panel
• Creating Outlines from Text
• Type on a Path

Saving and Exporting

• Packaging Files for Hand Off
• Creating Adobe PDF Files
• Exporting Files from Illustrator

Module 4:

The Transform Tools

• Scaling, Rotating, Reflecting & Shearing Objects
• Changing Object Perspectives
• The Distortion Tools
• Distorting Objects

Creating Patterns

• Different Types of Patterns
• Creating & Applying Pattern
• Scaling & Moving Patterns
• Editing a Pattern

Brushes and Symbols

• The Brushes Panel
• Understanding Brush Libraries
• Applying Brush Stroke to a Path
• Creating Different Brushes
• Using the Eraser Tool

Creating Complex Shapes

• Understanding Pathfinder
• Creating & Modifying Compound Shapes
• Cutting and Dividing Objects

Module 5:

Using Effects

• Understanding & Using Effects
• Understanding 3D Effects
• Understanding the Appearance Panel

Graphics & Clipping Masks

• Placing imported graphics
• Linked vs embedded images
• Understanding Clipping Masks
• Creating a Clipping Mask

Tracing Images

• The Image Trace Panel
• Using Image Trace
• Expanding Paths in a Traced Image

Live Paint

• Creating LivePaint Groups
• Painting LivePaint Objects
• Detecting Gaps
• Modifying LivePaint Groups

TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered to your preferred location.

For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: [email protected] 

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.  During the training, participants should come with their own laptops.

TRAINING FEE

Cost:

In-person USD 900

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank account one week prior to the training date and proof of payment sent to [email protected]

For any registration of 3 or more participants; we offer a discount of up to 10%.

This course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits for in-person training.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: (+254 759 285 295) or Email: [email protected] 

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected] 

CANCELLATION POLICY

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
• Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received

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