Adobe Illustrator Masterclass

Adobe Illustrator is one of the most widely used software for creating and editing vector graphics.

Datrix Training offers Adobe Illustrator Masterclass course to enable delegates to gain the skills required for creating stunning graphics.

At Datrix Training we have highly experienced professionals with an experience of around 10+ years in the field of graphic designing.

During the course, learn various concepts of Adobe Illustrator to create professional artwork for the website and other media.

Course Content

Learn about the tools and features that are used in Adobe Illustrator. Understand the techniques to create logos, layouts and professional effects.

Efficiently create letterhead, brochures, envelopes etc. for companies, institutions and schools.

Get familiar with Illustrator and explore more about its creative options to enhance the productivity and the output. Enrol in this training course to master all the techniques of Adobe Illustrator.

Introduction to Illustrator

• Know Illustrator environment
• Customise the Illustrator workspace

Work with files in Illustrator

• Open files
• Save and close files
• Create new files
• Use templates
• File formats
• Select suitable file formats

Drawing

• Create Shapes
• Pen tool
• Create and correct paths
• Separate Paths
• Manipulate anchor points
• Erase
• Pencil
• Brush and smooth
• Convert bitmap images to vector images using live trace tool
• Add and delete anchor points

Color Objects

• Colors
• Fills
• Strokes on objects
• Pantone
• Registration colour
• Gradients
• Patterns
• Apply gradient transparency
• Live paint
• Live colour

Brushes in Illustrator

• Calligraphic
• Art
• Scatter and pattern brushes
• Editing present brushes
• Create new brushes
• Scribble effect
• Use brush library

Typography

• Type tool
• Type in and on path
• Type as outlines
• Character styles
• Paragraph styles
• Link text boxes
• Use circular text
• Typographic control
• Indents
• Baseline shift
• New touch type controls

Layering and Ordering Items

• Bring to front
• Send to back
• Group/Ungroup
• Group selections
• Work in group isolation mode
• Cut, copy and paste
• Work with rulers
• Smart guides and guides
• Elements for positioning
• Aligning artwork
• Distributing artwork
• Use layers effectively

Customisation and Special Effects

• Transformations
• Mesh tool
• Pathfinder panel
• Compound Paths
• Use shape builder tool
• Graphic masks and tools
• Rotate and revolve
• Bevel and extrude
• Symbols and patterns
• Simple patterns
• Patterns for artworks
• Convert logos to symbols
• Use symbol spray
• Update symbols
• Manipulate symbols

Use Illustrator for Showing Data

• Graphs and types of charts
• Styles of charts
• Create actions for automation

Webwork

• Optimise the designs for web
• Convert to flash format
• Slicing and CSS layer