Academy Class - Adobe Illustrator ACA – Zero To HERO
 

(6 customer reviews)

Illustrator: Zero to HERO

£697.00 + VAT

COURSE DURATION: 5 Days

By the end of this course you will be able to

  • Draw and understand Bezier curves
  • The root of drawing in Illustrator
  • Create a logo using simple shapes
  • Accurately place and measure objects in the Illustration window
  • Trace and colour your hand drawn artwork with Live Trace
  • Live Paint and Live Colour
  • Save illustrations for both print and web purposes

  • Further adjust Bezier curves by creating Compound paths
  • Create Custom Brushes and various Graphic Styles
  • Work with Transparency and other raster effects like drop shadows
  • Accurately adjust type in an artwork
  • Prepare documents for composite and commercial printing
  • Enhance the workflow and
  • Integration of Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite

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Description

Zero to Illustrator Hero in just 5 days and gain the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)

Get recognised for the new skills you’ve just gained: Get Certified!

This fast track Illustrator course is for designers and budding developers new to the Illustrator environment, or those that have not had formal training.

You’ll produce an exciting graphic project using both the classic features and the new and improved tools in Illustrator and will leave this class with the ability to create and incorporate vector graphics for different projects. Get recognised for the new skills you’ve just gained: Get Certified! Don’t just learn Illustrator– get recognised for the knowledge you’ve learned.

Whatever your career path, proven Adobe software expertise will keep you ahead of the curve and help you develop a solid competitive advantage in today’s complex marketplace. Adobe certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can lead to accelerated professional development, improved productivity, and enhanced credibility in your field.

You will be prepared for and take the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam at the end of this course.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Graphic designers or people transitioning into a design job or taking on design responsibilities who need to use Adobe Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements or other graphic documents. They may have little or no experience with Illustrator, although they may already use Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Basic computer skills are necessary to complete this Illustrator course. These skills include; a basic understanding of a computer’s operating system, launching an application, creating and saving files, and copying files from CDs and other media.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
  • Draw and understand Bezier curves
  • The root of drawing in Illustrator
  • Create a logo using simple shapes
  • Accurately place and measure objects in the Illustration window
  • Trace and colour your hand drawn artwork with Live Trace
  • Live Paint and Live Colour
  • Save illustrations for both print and web purposes
  • Further adjust Bezier curves by creating Compound paths
  • Create Custom Brushes and various Graphic Styles
  • Work with Transparency and other raster effects like drop shadows
  • Accurately adjust type in an artwork
  • Prepare documents for composite and commercial printing
  • Enhance the workflow and
  • Integration of Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite

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Good News! All of our courses are offered virtually as well.

Why Train At Academy Class

Virtual Student (Attend Class Remotely)


Work Faster, Earn More
Reduce your production time by improving all your
workflow processes, best practices and shortcuts.


Gain a Competitive Edge
Boost your career by improving your skills and getting Accreditation.


Practical, Cutting-Edge Training
From industry experienced professionals.


Repeat for Free
18 month class retake included.


Benefit from the Wisdom
Delivering Quality Training since 2006.


Training Budget Maximised!
Lower Price Match Guarantee & Flexible Training Vouchers

Why Choose Us?

Money-Back Guarantee

If you don’t absolutely LOVE your class, we’ll give you a full refund! Let us know on the FIRST day of your training if something isn’t quite right and give us a chance to fix it or give you your money back.

Lower Price Guarantee

We think our prices are pretty fair but we won’t be beaten on our fee. We’ll match and discount by 10% any like-for-like Training course price.

Experienced Instructors

Equipped with years of industry experience our instructors will assure a successful leap in your knowledge, improvement and preparation.

“The investment in knowledge pays the best interests.”
~ Benjamin Franklin

Course Times:

9:30 – 11:00
Course

11:00 – 11:15
Break

11:15 – 13:00
Course

 13:00 – 14:00
Break

14:00 – 16:30
Course

How You Want To Learn

Individual

Corporate

Customised

Classroom

Live-Online

Where You Want To Learn

London HQ

12-13 Clerkenwell Green
London
EC1R 0QJ

Manchester

Universal Square
Devonshire Street
Ardwick
M12 6JH

Live-Online

Worldwide

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    Setting up Illustrator projects

    • Identify project requirements
    • Establish target audience and needs
    • Define media format and publishing requirements

    User interface

    • Identify user interface elements
    • Create and select Workspaces
    • Navigate and zoom documents

    Creating artwork

    • Understanding difference between vector and bitmap formats
    • Apply design principles to create artwork
    • Using pen and shape tools to create basic geometry
    • Selecting and Grouping objects
    • Transform and modify elements
    • Create and manipulate text
    • Organise artwork using layers
    • Create symbols

    Colours

    • Selecting and applying colours
    • Creating colour swatches
    • Applying and modifying gradients
    • Working with spot colours

    Effects and transparency

    • Apply transparency to objects
    • Blend elements using blend effects
    • Working with bitmaps
    • Placing raster images
    • Using the links panel to relink and update images
    • Tracing images using live trace presets

    Publish artwork

    • Identifying common file formats
    • Choose appropriate settings to optimise graphics on the screen, print and video
    • Creating JPEG, PDF, PNG, SVG

    Live Colour and Live Trace

    • Use Live Color to create colours
    • Generate a colour group
    • Recolour artwork
    • Live trace bitmap images
    • Improve the trace result

    Effects and transparency techniques

    • Adjusting and applying effects such as drop shadow and 3D
    • Using Photoshop effects
    • Use the Appearance panel
    • Create transparency and opacity masks
    • 3D shading with the gradient mesh tool

    Type features

    • Create character and paragraph styles
    • Leading, Kerning and Tracking
    • Horizontal and vertical scaling
    • Add text to a vector path

    Create custom brushes

    • Calligraphic brush
    • Scatter brush
    • Pattern brush
    • Art brush
    • Bristle brush

    Drawing techniques

    • Use the Pen tool
    • Work with compound paths
    • Use the expand appearance command
    • Use the outline strokes command
    • Create, use and update graphic styles
    • Use envelope distort
    • Blend tool
    • Create clipping masks
    • Use the Width tool
    • Use the Pathfinder panel
    • Use the perspective grid tool
    • Create and manipulate patterns
    • Work with layers and sub layers

    Artboards

    • Create and manage multiple artboards
    • Export artboards

    Setup for Print

    • Print terminology explained
    • Optimise the effect quality by adjusting raster effect settings
    • Create trim marks and crop marks
    • Preview artwork using CMYK soft proof
    • Package option

    ACA Exam Preparation

    • Using copyrighted material
    • Identify design project requirements and deliverable
    • Establish the purpose and needs for your target audience
    • Mock exam
    • Exams

     

    6 reviews for Illustrator: Zero to HERO

    1. Andy Ebdy, FMC Technologies Ltd –

      The training course was extremely beneficial, it covered a lot of objectives I was looking for and more, also, the presenter was well qualified and passionate about the subject matter, I would highly recommend the course to others.I would also recommend the use of academy class as there staff were very friendly as well as being exceedingly professional.

    2. Liam –

      Relaxed friendly environment, knowledgeable staff.

    3. STA Hounslow –

      I done the Adobe Illustrator zero to hero in February – the trainer Mark was fantastic. Small class sizes mean you can get 1-1 attention and go over things a few times. The venue is good, they provide luncheon vouchers and unlimited tea, coffee and biscuits

    4. Jon Hall –

      Excellent course

    5. Sarah –

      Illustrator Zero to Hero – Highly recommended!
      I completed the Illustrator Zero to Hero with Ian Gilbert. Although I had never used the software before, Ian was able to teach me all that I needed to know in order to pass the ACA exam.
      Having worked as a trainer myself, I can only recommend Ian, who was happy to answer all my questions, and trust me I had plenty. With his knowledge, passion for the subject, and support for all of us, Ian managed to teach us a huge amount of engaging material, in a short period of time. I am confident using the software now and I cannot wait to start creating work with my newly found skills. Highly recommended.
      “

    6. Carrie-Ann –

      Thoroughly enjoyable course with a highly knowledgeable and friendly tutor. Will definitely recommend to others and hope to book another course soon.

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