About this Course
Illustrator has been around for a long time – 2012 is the 25th anniversary of the program. CS6 is heralded as the dawn of a new era for Illustrator. Although there aren’t many dazzling features, what is there has been revamped and reworked. Much of what can be done is now better and faster; and that is what counts the most at the end of the creative day.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- navigate the new dark interface;
- set up Illustrator for a variety of outputs;
- manage files and work with imported assets;
- use the drawing tools to create shapes and objects;
- use the Pen tool to create Beziér paths;
- define, set and use colour, patterned and gradient fills;
- create and use Brushes;
- learn foundational digital typography;
- prepare output for pre-press.
Course Outline :
General• Vector Graphic concepts
• The new Dark CS6 interface
• Docking tools & panels
• The Control panel
• Inline panel editing
• Setting interface preferences
• Defining an Illustrator Document
• Artboard setup
• Setting bleeds
• Using Guides, Smart Guides & Grids
• Document Management
• Creating documents for different media
• Placing images
• File formats & integration
• Setting & using Mercury Performance
Drawing
• Creating Basic Shapes
• Freeform Paths – the Pencil• Paths & the Pen tool
• Drawing with the Pen tool
• Editing & manipulating Bézier paths: Reshape, Join,
Split, Simplify
• Complex Shapes
• The Pathfinder
• Using Shape Builder
• Simple Blending
Manipulating Artwork
• Working with Layers & the Layers Panel
• Selection techniques
• Object Transforms
• Duplicating, Aligning, Transforming
• Grouping & Arranging
• Rotate, Reflect, Scale, Shear
• Using Transform Again
• Changing Attributes
• Using the Appearance Panel
• Path & stroke modification
• Setting Stroke options: Cap & Miter settings,
dashed & uneven strokes
• Gradients on strokes
•Working with Transparency
•Using Effects
Typography
• Introduction to the Type Engine & OpenType
• Applying Local Character & Paragraph Formatting
• Alignment, tabulation & indentation
• Tracking & kerning
• Leading
• Hyphenation & justification
• Setting Text-on-a-Path
• Converting Text to Outlines
Color and Fill
• Defining & Applying Colour
• Colour Models & Libraries
• Process vs. Spot colours
• Creating & saving custom colours
• Creating & using a colour group
• Gradients
• Creating Gradient & Fountain fills
• Using the gradient controls
• Transparency in gradients
• Patterns
• Using Pattern Fills
• Defining repeating pattern swatches
• Brushes
• Using Illustrators Brushes
• Art, Calligraphy, Scatter, Pattern & Bristle
• Using the Blob Brush
• Defining Brushes and Brush options
Output
• Printing from Illustrator – Draft vs. Full Colour Printing
• Outputting Web Graphics – the SVG Format
• Creating & Setting PDF Files
• Exporting to other file formats
Course Duration : 15 Hours
Target Audience
This is a foundational level course for learners new to digital illustration. It is recommended for users who need Adobe Illustrator for print and press production.
Pre-requisites
No working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator is required to take this course. The ability to sketch and draw is an advantage but not essential.
Learners are only expected to demonstrate familiarity with the computer – such as the opening and saving of files, navigating the Windows operating system and mouse usage.
Certification
Successful trainee will receive Certificate of Attainment from Genetic Computer School
Course Pathways
Other Adobe CS6 courses
Course Rating
- /5 from users
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Course Info
- Course Provider GENETIC COMPUTER SCHOOL PTE LTD
- Course Category Technology
- Course Price $450
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