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Course Schedule
| Date | Time | Price | Option |
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| Please contact us at info@toptalentlearning.com or 469-721-6100 for this course schedule. |
Overview
Adobe® Illustrator® is a sophisticated vector drawing application used to create artwork for print, web and multimedia designs. In this course, you will learn to use Adobe Illustrator to draw and manipulate drawn shapes to create logos and to successfully combine text and graphics to create advertisements.
Audience Profile
This course is for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals and marketing communications professionals. It is also intended for people who are switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities and need to learn to create graphics.
At Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have covered the following topics:
- Get to know the workspace
- Working with panels
- Creating a custom workspace
- Using multiple artboards and multiple document
- Zooming, panning and navigating the document
- Selection techniques with the select, direct select, group select and magic wand tools
- Aligning and distributing objects
- Isolation mode
- Working with groups
- Drawing with basic shape tools
- Adding strokes and fills to paths
- Using Pathfinder Effects and Shape Modes
- Working with the Shape Builder tool
- Using Live Trace
- Precise drawing and positioning techniques
- Artboards – adding, editing, reordering and renaming
- Transforming objects – scaling, reflecting, rotating, shearing and distorting
- Using the Pen and Pencil tools to draw and edit paths
- Working with Color
- Gradient techniques
- Working with paragraph, character table and object styles
- Nesting styles
Outline
Lesson 1: Getting to Know the Work Area
Lesson 2: Selecting and Aligning
Lesson 3: Creating and Editing Shapes
Lesson 4: Transforming Objects
Lesson 5: Drawing with the Pen and Pencil Tools
Lesson 6: Color and Painting
Lesson 7: Working with Type
Lesson 8: Working with Layers
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer’s operating system such as creating folders, launching programs and working with windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and saving files.
FAQ
What if I have to reschedule my class due to conflict?
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.
How do I enroll for this class?
Please contact our team at 469-721-6100; we will gladly guide you through the online purchasing process.
What happens once I purchase a class?
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.
What is your late policy?
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.
What happens when I finish my class?
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.