Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud
Adobe Illustrator is the preeminent drawing program for graphic artists today. This three-day hands-on course is designed to provide a new user with the skills to do the most important tasks in Illustrator; such as create shapes with the drawing tools, work with art boards, layers, use precise drawing techniques, combine and replicate design elements, create patterns and textures, and so much more. Attendees will acquire a thorough real-world knowledge of how to work productively with Illustrator on all of their graphic projects.
- Price: $1,295.00
- Duration: 3 Days
- Delivery Methods: Virtual
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Why choose TOPTALENT?
- Get assistance every step of the way from our Texas-based team, ensuring your training experience is hassle-free and aligned with your goals.
- Access an expansive range of over 3,000 training courses with a strong focus on Information Technology, Business Applications, and Leadership Development.
- Have confidence in an exceptional 95% approval rating from our students, reflecting outstanding satisfaction with our course content, program support, and overall customer service.
- Benefit from being taught by Professionally Certified Instructors with expertise in their fields and a strong commitment to making sure you learn and succeed.
Application Overview
- Illustrator Interface & Workspace
- Work Area Control Palette
- Work Page Pasteboard Rulers
- Pop-Up Menus Scroll Bars
- Tabbed Documents Application Window
- Basic Palettes Tools Navigator Color
- Stroke Layers Swatches
- Palette Usage Collapsing Palettes
- Joining/Separating Palettes Docking Palettes
- Palette Options Workspaces
- Saving & Editing
- Creating New Documents CMYK vs RGB
- Changing Page Size Setting the Units File Management
- Save vs. Save As Standard File Formats
- AI, PDF, EPS, Template
- Using Art boards
- Navigation & Essential Shortcuts
The Tool Box and Drawing Shapes
- Selection Tools (A.K.A. Arrows) Basic Text Tools
- Basic Shapes Rectangle tool Ellipse tool Special Shapes
- Keyboard shortcuts Pencil Tools
- Line Tool
- Polygon Tools & Line Tools
- Pen & Pencil Tools
- Drawing in Front, Drawing in Back & Drawing Inside
Selecting and Editing Paths
- Selection Tool & Direct Selection Tools
- The Width Tool
- Pathfinder Operations
- Compound Paths & Compound Shapes
- Spitting and Joining Paths
- Copying Paths
- The Eyedropper Tool
- Smoothing and Erasing Paths
Precise Drawing
- Reflecting and Rotating Tools
- Aligning and Grouping Objects
Pen tool techniques
- Pen Tools
- Drawing lines and curves Editing paths
- Simplifying Paths Cutting Paths & Shapes
- Knife Tool Scissor Tool
Colors and Gradients
- Color Modes
- Process (CMYK), RGB, HSB, Web RGB
- Creating/Applying Colors Basic Fills
- Basic Strokes Editing Colors
- Creating Color & Gradient Swatches
- Using Color Libraries
- Live Color & Recoloring
- Artwork Blends & Gradient Mesh
Image Trace and Live Paint
- Converting images to vector art
- Using Live Paint to colorize art
- Creating Live Paint groups Selecting/Coloring Live Paint
- Fills Strokes
- Editing Live Paint groups Editing objects
- Adding shapes to Live Paint Groups
Masking and Transparency
- Clipping Masks
- Isolation Mode
- Opacity Masks
- Layer Opacity
Patterns and Brushes
- Using Calligraphic, Scatter Art, Pattern & Bristle Brushes
- Creating Seamless Pattern Tiles
- Using Brush and Pattern Libraries
Appearance and Graphic Styles
- The Appearance Panel
- Using and Saving Graphic Styles
Effects and Symbols
- Extruding Shapes
- Extruding Type
- Revolved Paths
- Using Symbols and Mapping Artwork
- Adding Symbols
- Using Symbol Libraries
- Editing in Isolation Mode Global Updates
- Using Symbol Tools Setting Options
Envelope Distortion
- From Top Object Warp
- Mesh Editing
- Envelopes Original objects
Type
- Point Type
- Path Type
- Area Type
- Character and Paragraph Settings
- Entering “Point” Type
- Working with (single) Text Blocks Basic Character Specification Basic Paragraph Specification Editing Text
- Proper Text Selection Spell Check
- Find & Change (Search & Replace) Case Change
Stacking Order and Layers
- Stacking Order
- Arrange menu
- Paste in Front/Behind Layers vs. Stacking order Layer Panel
- Creating Layers Viewing Layers Locking Layers Duplicating Layers Deleting Layers Reordering Layers
- Moving Objects between Layers
Perspective Drawing
- Perspective Drawing
- Working with a Perspective Grid Using different planes
- Adding Artwork in Perspective Using Text in Perspective
Duplicating Objects
- Copy and Paste
- Paste in Front/Behind Option-Drag duplication Layer duplication Multiple Duplications
- Transform Again
- Application Overview
- The Tool Box and Drawing Shapes
- Selecting and Editing Paths
- Precise Drawing
- Pen tool techniques
- Colors and Gradients
- Image Trace and Live Paint
- Masking and Transparency
- Patterns and Brushes
- Appearance and Graphic Styles
- Effects and Symbols
- Envelope Distortion
- Type
- Stacking Order and Layers
- Perspective Drawing
- Duplicating Objects
Question: What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
Answer: Ten (10) business days’ notice is required to reschedule a class with no additional fees. Notify TOPTALENT LEARNING as soon as possible at 469-721-6100 or by written notification to info@toptalentlearning.com to avoid rescheduling penalties.
Question: How do I enroll for this class?
Answer: Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
Question: What happens once I purchase a class?
Answer: You will receive a receipt and an enrollment confirmation sent to the email you submitted at purchase. Your enrollment email will have instructions on how to access the class. Any additional questions our team is here to support you. Please call us at 469-721-6100.
Question: What is your late policy?
Answer: If a student is 15 minutes late, they risk losing their seat to a standby student. If a student is 30 minutes late or more, they will need to reschedule. A no-show fee will apply. Retakes are enrolled on a stand-by basis. The student must supply previously issued courseware. Additional fees may apply.
Question: What happens when I finish my class?
Answer: You will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ once you complete the class. If you purchased an exam voucher for the class, a team member from TOPTALENT LEARNING will reach out to discuss your readiness for the voucher and make arrangements to send it.
