Adobe Illustrator Course (Basic Notions)

Learn how to use adobe illustrator's essential tools. This training will not only allow you to be more independent, but you will also understand all the technical vocabulary of the printer. 

Illustrator course description
Private course to develop good foundations with Illustrator. Reduce the frustrations caused by tapping! Work with ease in Illustrator. Properly use all the tools and options that will really help you.

Produce vector documents with Adobe Illustrator graphics software.

Illustrator course content

• These themes are presented for informational purposes only.
• You will have the opportunity to approve a tailor-made lesson plan.
• Important  : each topic will be presented in relation to your particular context.

Module 1
Understand and manage the workspace.

• Open and position the tools and windows useful to your work context.

Module 2
Know and understand the vocabulary associated with creating a new document.

• Differentiate the options depending on whether you want to produce a project for the Web or for the printer.

Module 3
Know the compatible file formats.

• Differentiate between formats compatible or not with Illustrator.
• Vectorize an incompatible format.

Module 4
Use the selection tools.

• Differentiate the two arrows.

Module 5
Draw.

• Draw simple shapes.
• Create custom shapes using pens and other associated tools.
• Understand levers and handles and feel in control.
• Draw using Pathfinders.
• Understand the logic of vector drawing.

Module 6
Working with essential windows.

• Manage layers.
• Align objects quickly.
• Control the appearance of complex objects.
• Create and memorize colors.
• Take advantage of graphic styles.
• Manage transparencies.
• Use the library.

Module 7
Working with masks.

• Hide portions of an image.
• Distort a mask.

Unit 8
Master groups.

• Group or ungroup objects.
• Differentiate, dissociate and decompose.

Module 9
Manage formats and compatibility according to your projects.

• Prepare a file for your other software.
• Produce an image for the Web and social networks.
• Manage color profiles and reduce printing issues.

What do you want to learn?

• Leaflets, brochures, posters, banners, displays, kiosks, stickers, etc.
• Modification of existing logos or icons.
• Creation of custom logos or icons.
• Drawings of objects, places or characters.
• Modification of existing drawings.
• 2D and/or 3D drawing.
• Small or large formats.
• Creating JPEG, PNG, etc.
• High resolution PDF for the printer.
• PDF optimized for the web.
• Etc.

Benefits

• Tailor-made private lesson.
• Get productive quickly.
• Flexible hours.
• Learning at your own pace.