ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR FOR BEGINNERS : LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION

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Description

This online course will teach you the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator, an industry standard software for vector graphics. On the course you will learn the fundamentals of the software and the skills to create vector illustrations.

Used by designers for creating patterns, Illustrator allows designers to scale up to any size without losing quality. As part of Adobe Creative Suite it integrates seamlessly with InDesign, Photoshop and Flash.

Topics Covered

• Introduction to the Illustrator environment

• Creating vector shapes

• Creating and amending a path

• The pen tool

• Colours and fills

• Gradients

• Strokes and fill effects

• Basic typography - outlining in text

• Grouping vector elements

• Isolation mode

• Pathfinder and compound shapes

• Using patterns

• Symbols and the symbol sprayer

• Incorporating bitmap images - linking files

• Saving Illustrator documents

• File formats and what format to use

Course Outcomes
By the end of this course you should be able to:

• Make a simple and impactful logo design

• Make a professional looking vector illustration

• Incorporate bitmap and vector images onto an integrated design

Who Should Attend
Artists and designers wishing to learn the fundamentals of vector design. The course gives an introduction to the building blocks of the software enabling students to develop their own vector image portfolio.

Level
Beginner: You do not need any prior knowledge..

This course will be taught by a respected industry expert.

Available dates

Online Short Course

Online ; 18/03/2024 - 19/03/2024

10:00 - 16:00 GMT

£470