Illustrator Training

"For me this was without doubt the most creative and downright fun training course I've ever been on; not only for discovering the tools and functions of the software but also for the wonderful trainer who led the course. He was animated, funny and with years of industry knowledge - was extremely knowledgeable." - Stephen Whitehead - Bellerbys College Read the Full Illustrator Course Review

If you want to learn how to produce professional looking vector graphics - look no further than Adobe Illustrator training.

The vast majority of company logos and major signage you see in print or online will have been created in Illustrator - it's an essential tool for any graphic designer.

Discover the unique features of Illustrator, including how to create logos, professional type effects, complex airbrush effects and colour control on our 2-day Adobe Illustrator training course.

Aimed at those new to Illustrator or with limited experience, our Illustrator course is taught by professional graphic designers who have been running courses for years. Over the 2-day course they will pass on their knowledge of how to use Adobe Illustrator like a professional. By the end you will be able to use Illustrator with skill - your only limitation will be your creativity!

As well as our public Illustrator courses in Brighton, we can also tailor private and in-company to your requirements. Call us on 01273 622272 for a consultation.

Most graphic designers use Illustrator with InDesign and Photoshop, book all three together for a great discount. Click the banner below for more information.

Illustrator Training Feedback

"The Illustrator Training course covered a wide range of topics and was very clearly presented by an excellent trainer"
Charlie Price - GVS Assist

"Very thorough course with good pace and time for questions. Everything was explained in detail so that we understood how to achieve good results. Plenty of new tools covered and effects explained too."
Kate Storey - Will Create

"The Illustrator course built up basic knowledge for absolute beginners so that my confidence grew with each module."
Annabel Johnson

Illustrator Training Course Objectives

Once you've attended our Illustrator course, you will be able to:

• Use the Illustrator interface with ease and competence
• Create professional graphics using Illustrator
• Use Illustrator's complex airbrush effects and colour control
• Turn your design ideas into real, finished creations

Illustrator Course Prerequisites

• You should be confident with Windows or Mac OSX environments, including creating, moving and deleting files and folders.
• We recommend familiarising yourself with the Illustrator interface before attending. Download the free trial version.

More Illustrator Training Feedback

"Everything was explained clearly and shown on the overhead screen which was easy to follow."
Christina Ellcock - Prime Creative Consultants Ltd

"The course was very well structured but flexible to individual needs."
Catherine Western - Kittiwake Developments Ltd

"A great first look at Illustrator!"
Robyn Dawson

"Clear presentation and explanations, very pleased!"
Penny Dann

Download the Illustrator Training Course Outline

Illustrator Training Course Content

Selection Tools & Drawing tools

• Drawing and modifying basic shapes
• Using the pen and pencil tools to create paths
• Adjusting paths
• Using brushes
• Using the pathfinder tool
• Selection tools and options
• Understanding isolation mode
• Using live trace

Using Colour

• Applying Stroke and Fill colours
• Mixing and picking RGB, CMYK & Pantone colours
• Using Kuler
• Using ‘live colour’ panel to create colour schemes
• Re-colouring artwork with ‘live colour’
• Gradients and blends, gradient mesh
• Saving and modifying colours for later use, and then importing them
• Using ‘live paint’ to simplify complex illustration tasks

Working with Text

• Typing directly onto the page and importing text from a text file
• Setting text attributes (font, colour, size, kerning, etc.)
• Copying text attributes from other text
• Wrapping text around objects or flowing along a path

Working With Images

• Placing images and other artwork into Illustrator
• Choosing whether to link or embed images
• Working with clipping paths
• Modifying image colours and appearance
• Using ‘live trace’ to create vector art from photographs

Effects and the Appearance Panel

• Using effects and appearances
• Applying effects
• Multiple fills & strokes on a path
• Creating and using graphic styles

Working with Layers

• Creating layers - setting layer properties
• Viewing, hiding and locking layers
• Moving objects between layers

Documents

• Document profiles
• Managing artboards
• Viewing in outline and preview modes
• Navigating around your document
• Grids, guides, and other features to help you accurately position objects
• Adding and using guidelines - locking and unlocking, positioning accurately
• Exporting artwork for Photoshop or InDesign
• Tools & Panels
• Using the Info Panel & the Transform Panel to maintain accuracy
• Moving, aligning, & grouping objects
• Transforming and warping objects
• Using envelope distortions
• Creating symbols and altering how they are applied and their appearance
• Creating 3D objects in Illustrator
• Keyboard Shortcuts

Download the Illustrator Training Course Outline