Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard vector graphics software to use for print, multimedia and online graphics. It’s ideal for creating vector graphics and digital illustrations, logos, icons, artwork, typography and infographics; Adobe Illustrator allows you to scale your file to any size without losing quality.

This Mac-based course is suitable for anyone looking to produce professional quality computer graphics for either artistic pursuits or professional projects.

It’s also ideal if you’ve attempted to learn the basics online and would like to consolidate your skills and learn the most efficient ways of working in the software, as you’ll be learning directly from an expert with years of knowledge and experience.

You’ll be challenged creatively with the support of a small group of like-minded people, with lots individual attention from the tutor to support your projects.

You’ll be introduced to the main functions of Adobe Illustrator as well as receiving industry level tips, tricks and shortcuts, so that you can efficiently create and prepare graphics with maximum visual impact.

You’ll have dedicated, uninterrupted study time in our industry standard Mac suites, using the latest version of Adobe Illustrator software. A certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion of the course.

You Will Study:

• learn how to create and size files for digital and printed formats
• produce layers and layer styles
• discover the most crucial tools such the pen tool, brushes and the rectangle tool
• understand the key role of Adobe Illustrator among the other Adobe applications
• understand what a vector artwork is, its main uses and advantages
• build custom shapes
• create gradients
• understand and practise using layers
• create a series of digital artworks that utilise key illustrator features
• learn how to save and export files in various formats.