We generally train face-to-face at client site. We also offer remote training usually via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, if this is your preference. Click for more information about remote training.
We provide Adobe Illustrator training in Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire and Somerset. Locations include Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Andover, Basingstoke, Dorchester, Farnborough, Ferndown, Portsmouth, Salisbury, Southampton, Taunton, Weston-super-mare, etc.
| Number on course | Price per day |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 training | £375 + VAT |
| 2 - 4 people | £575 + VAT |
| 5 - 8 people | £795 + VAT |
Aims of the course
This course will help you to explore the main features of Adobe Illustrator and unlock the secrets to using the program in an efficient and creative manner. You will learn how to create stunning illustrations, posters and web banners.
Provisional Course Outline
Basics and Interface
- The Menu Bar
- The Status Bar
- The Toolbox
- The Panels
- Document Setup
Creating Basic Shapes
- Creating Squares, Circles and Polygons
- Modifying Shapes
- Rotating and Reflecting Shapes
- Grouping and Copying Shapes
- Locking and Aligning Shapes
Working with Colour
- Understanding Fills and Strokes
- Creating Swatches
- Sampling Colours
- RGB vs CMYK
- Loading Pantone Swatches
- Creating Tints
- Creating Gradients
Working with Strokes
- Stroke Panel
- Specifying Line Weights
- Line Types
- Creating Dashed Lines
- Using Brushes
Paths, Points and Curves
- Direct Selection Tool
- Selecting Anchor Points
- Scissor and Knife Tools
- Average and Join Commands
Using the Pen Tool
- creating Straight Lines
- Creating Bezier Curves
- Open and Closed Paths
- Tracing Photographs
Working with Text
- Using the Text tool
- Importing Text
- Using Character Styles
- Using Paragraph Styles
- Creating Text Wrap
- Warping Text
Creating Effects
- Creating Drop Shadows
- Using the Warp tools
- Working with Filters
Printing and PDFs
- Saving Files
- Printing Files
- Creating PDFs
To request further details of any of our courses, or to make a booking for Adobe Illustrator training, please contact us by ringing 01747 820396 or 07477 578417 or by sending an email to info@archwayct.co.uk or filling in our contact form.