This Illustrator training course covers the basis of the technics to create professional illustrations for both web and print intents. Amongst the basic features of the software topics covered will include:
understanding the constraints of colors-process printing
creating basic vector-based illustrations
understanding output formats such as PDF for web or print, SVG for web and devices
using typographic tools to create logos, ads and banners
Participant profiles
Beginners or self-taught graphical designers
Anyone who needs to use Illustrator for basic usages: media or web officers, marketing and media specialists, UX designers and web-designers and users of complementary softwares (Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver) who want to expand their skill set
Objectives
Understand and create workspaces
Use creation and modification tools to create vector graphics
Create documents with multiple artboards
Understand the differences between the RGB color mode and the CMYK color mode
Import and edit bitmap image
Use the Pen tool as well as the Convert Anchor Point tool
Use effectively typographic tools
Create color and color themes
Save and export illustrations
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of common desktop softwares (Word, Open Office) or of any other softwares of Adobe
Creative (PS, ID, DW) or a real self-confidence in using IT and graphical softwares
Course content
Module 1: Software user interface and usage ; vector-based graphics vs bitmap graphics
Module 2: Technic to select vector paths
Module 3: Creating a basic illustration with shapes tools; combining shapes
Module 4: Anchor points and the Pen tool; paths creation and modification
Module 5: Import and edit bitmap graphics ; converting bitmaps to vector paths
Module 6: Choosing, applying colors and color theme with the Swatches panel
Module 7: Adding text to an illustration ; using Layers to organize front- and background objects
Module 8: Saving and exporting for web and print
Documentation
Digital courseware “Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book” included
ITTA is a partner of Temptraining, the continuing education fund for temporary workers. This training fund can subsidize continuing education for anyone who works for an employer subject to the Collective Work Agreement (CCT) Rental of services.
