Bespoke Adobe Illustrator CC - 1 Day Intermediate training

Bespoke Illustrator CC - 1 Day Intermediate Overview

Adobe Illustrator CC is the latest version of Adobe's industry standard vector-based illustrating tool and with the likely demise of Freehand it looks set to retain its crown for some time. It is used by graphic designers throughout the world to create a vast variety of different media including illustrations, package designs, leaflets & flyers, web graphics & animations, notice boards, billboards, and many other graphic objects. Mastering the basics then means you'll be able to produce an almost endless scope of graphic designs.

Adobe Illustrator CC adds some great new features that beginners can start using straight away such as Control palette, Adobe Bridge, Live Trace and expanded export options.

By the end of this 1 day intermediate course for beginners, you will have refreshed your knowledge of the features in CC and developed your understanding of the more advanced features and tools of Adobe Illustrator CC.

(This course is also available as a 2 day course which provides sufficient time to cover the features in a more complete manner and allows more time for experimenting and creating completed designs.)

Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites

This course is intended for those who wish to enhance their existing knowledge of Illustrator and who work as graphic designers and textile/fashion designers. The course will also suit anyone else who has visual-design responsibilities.

You will need basic experience in using Illustrator. Ideally, you will have taken our Adobe Illustrator CC Introduction 2 Day course.

 

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

Bespoke Illustrator CC - 1 Day Intermediate Outline

The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.

New Features

• Multiple Artboards
• Tabbed open documents

The Illustrator Interface

• The Tool Bar (including Key Shortcuts)
• Using the Control Panel
• Panels In-Depth
• Key board Shortcuts In-Depth
• Preferences In-Depth

Guides

• Making/Releasing Guides
• Custom Guides
• Do’s and Don'ts of Guides
• Smart Guides -Grids
• Snap-to Features

Panel and Workspaces

• In-Depth Functions
• Customising
• Saving a Workspace
• The Options Button

Creating Objects

• Exploring Object Options
• Shortcuts In-Depth

Creating Lines, Segments, Spirals & Grids

• Exploring Object Options
• Shortcuts In-Depth

Moving, Duplicating & Groups

• Moving & Copying
• Transform Again
• Multiple Copies
• Duplicating Shortcuts
• Group/Ungrouping

Object Hierarchy

• Send to Back/Send to Front
• Send Backward/Send Forward
• Shortcuts In-Depth
• Intro to Layers and Sub Layers
• Select Next/Previous Object

Transformations

• The Reference Point
• Shortcuts In-Depth
• Free Transform Tool (for Perspective)
• Transform Each

Selection Tools

• Exploring the difference between the two
• Methods of Selection
• The Bounding Box
• Editing Objects with the Direct Selection Tool
• Selecting Objects within Groups

Open Paths

• Joining Points
• Averaging Points

Working with Colour

• Fill & Stroke Tool overview
• Shortcuts
• Colour Panel Overview (for Custom Colour)
• Swatches Panel Overview (for Saved Colour)
• Creating and Saving Colours
• Editing Colours
• Global Colours
• Pantone and Spot Colours
• Creating Swatch Groups and Libraries
• Using Libraries
• Adobe Swatch Exchange

Appearance

• The Appearance Panel
• Object Attributes
• Multiple attributes
• Applying Live Effects
• Graphic Styles
• Appearance Panel Settings

Gradients - The Gradient Panel In-Depth

• Creating Gradients
• Editing Gradients
• The Gradient Tool In-Depth
• Working with Gradient Libraries
• New Gradient Features

Patterns

• Working with Patterns In-Depth
• Modifying Patterns
• Editing Patterns
• Creating Patterns
• Working with Pattern Libraries

Colour Guide & Live Colour

• Colour Guide In-Depth
• Live Colour In-Depth
• The Colour Wheel (to Edit Colour)
• Harmony Rules
• Assign Options
• Modifying colour in artwork
• Select Same
• Finding Colours with Kuler

Strokes and Paths

• Outlining Paths
• Offsetting Paths
• Using Borders (through Brushes)
• Custom Borders

Basic Text Editing

• The Type Tools
• Creating Point Text
• Creating Area Text
• Text Formatting
• The Character Panel
• The Paragraph Panel
• Keyboard Shortcuts and Preferences In-Depth
• Area Type Options
• Creating Text Threads
• Using the Glyphs panel
• Checking Spelling
• Using the Change Case Function
• Convert Text to Outlines
• Customising Text
• Style Sheets

Type on a Path

• The Type on a Path Tools
• Type on a Path In-Depth
• Type on a Path Options
• Type on an Open Path
• Type on a Closed Path
• Editing Text on Path

Working with Images

• Placing images
• Image Masks
• Making/Releasing Masks
• Making Compound Masks
• Making Type Masks
• Using the Links panel
• The Edit Original workflow
• Rasterising artwork

Live Trace

• Live Trace In-Depth
• Live Trace Tools
• Live Trace Explored

Working with Layers

• Purpose and Function
• In-Depth Exploration of Features
• Looking at Layered Files
• Working with Layers
• Layers and Object Hierarchy
• Sub Layers
• The Layers Panel Explained
• Creating Layers
• Duplicating Layers
• Layer Groups
• Layer Shortcuts
• Layers and Animation

The Pen Tool

• Drawing Paths with the Pen Tool
• Mastering the Pen Tool
• Advanced Pen Tool Techniques
• Direct Selection Tool Shortcuts
• Shortcuts for Related Tools
• Pencil & Eraser Tools

The Align Panel

• Aligning objects
• Distributing objects

Pathfinder

• Combining Objects etc
• Shape Modes
• Pathfinder Modes
• Using Align & Pathfinder Together

Compound Paths

• Making Compound Paths
• Releasing Compound Paths
• Do’s and Don'ts of Compound Paths

Brushes

• In-Depth Look at Brushes
• Working with Brushes
• Using Brush Libraries
• Brush types
• Editing Brushes
• Creating a Calligraphic Brush
• Creating a Scatter Brush
• Creating an Art Brush
• Creating a Pattern Brush

Transparency & Blends

• The Transparency Panel
• Blend Options

Live Paint

• Live Paint In-Depth
• Live Paint Tools
• Live Paint Explored
• Selecting Areas
• Selecting Paths
• Gap Detection

Creating Blends

• Blends In-Depth
• Creating a Basic Blend
• Expanding a Blend
• Blends and Animation

Applying Filters and Live Effects

• 3D Functions In-Depth
• 3D Extrude & Bevel Effect
• 3D Revolve Effects
• Mapping Artwork to 3D Objects
• Transforming Effects
• Using the Stylize Effects
• Using the Scribble Effect
• Using the Warp Effect
• In-Depth Look at Other Filters
• The Warp Tool & Distortion Tools
• Expanding Appearance

Graphs

• The Graph Tool In-Depth
• Creating Graphs
• Editing Graphs
• Using the Variables Panel
• Updating Graphs From Data

Gradient Mesh

• Gradient Mesh In-Depth
• The Gradient Mesh Tool
• Editing Gradient Meshes
• Using the Selection Tools

Envelope Distort

• Make With Warp
• Make With Mesh
• Make With Top Object
• Envelope Distort Options

Symbols

• Working with Symbols
• Using Symbol Libraries
• Editing Symbols
• Creating Symbols
• Symbol Sprayer Tool In-Depth

Graphic Styles

• Graphic Styles In-Depth
• Using Graphic Style Libraries
• Creating Graphic Styles
• Saving Graphic Styles

Separations Preview

• Overview of Separations Preview Panel
• Using Separations Preview
• Separations Preview Options

Saving and Printing

• Saving in Illustrator
• Printing in Illustrator
• Exporting in Illustrator
• PDF options
• Setting up page tiling
• Using the Crop Area tool

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

What's Included

The following are provided for your best experience on this bespoke course:

• Tailored course content arranged around your requirements
• Flexible dates to suit your desired timeframe
• Course location either at our training centres or onsite at your premises.
• Adobe Certified Instructor to ensure quality tuition.
• All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems (not onsite)
• Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
• 6 months post course support to assist you where needed
• Adobe Authorised training Certificate for your successful completion of the course
• Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Greggs (not onsite)
• Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits (not onsite)

Normal daily course times run between 10am and 5pm however we can offer flexibility for this bespoke course should your time requirements vary.

Adobe Certified Illustrator Instructor

We are an Adobe Authorised Training Centre and our trainers are Adobe Certified Instructors with years of experience teaching Illustrator. Get the Vector graphic skills you need with our experienced Illustrator professionals.

Quality Training Manual

Included with our Illustrator courses is the Brilliant Illustrator book provided for free to use as a post course reference resource. This is a full 300+ page manual to supplement the content covered during the course.

6 months support

Included with your course booking for all delegates on this course is 6 months free support so if you run into problems or need assistance relating to anything covered during your course we would be happy to assist you during this time.

Adobe Authorised Certificate

After your Adobe class with XChange Training you will receive our official Adobe Authorised Training Certificate as a record of your successful completion of the Adobe Certified Illustrator course.

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

Training Location Options

This course is offered for your convenience either at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow or onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.

The location details of our bespoke training centres are shown below:

LONDON
5 St John’s Lane
Clerkenwell
London
EC1M 4BH

St John’s Lane is located in the heart of Clerkenwell close to the junction of Farringdon and Clerkenwell Road. Farringdon tube & train station is just a few minutes away and the training centre can also be accessed from Chancery Lane and Barbican tubes in about 10 minutes. There is also easy direct access by bus from Waterloo (243) and West End (55) with nearby stops.

MANCHESTER
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2AP

Piccadilly House is located in central Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).

GLASGOW
Centrum Business Centre
38 Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3DX

The Queen Street training centre is located in central Glasgow within easy walking distance of the 3 local train options of Central Station, Queen Street and Argyle Street offering excellent transport connections.

Courses are run between 10am and 5pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks.

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

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Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

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Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

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Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895

Testimonials

The trainer was fantastic, we covered a lot of material but at a pace we could all keep up. He really tailored the course to our company's specific needs and was really helpful when we asked loads of questions!

Charlotte Mew, TPP, Bespoke InDesign and Illustrator Introduction

I am very pleased with the course and its contents. I feel it will generally enhance my abilities to undertake tasks which previously I would not be confident with. Highly recommended and would have no hesitation in suggesting the course to anyone with a professional interest in graphics.

David Sparkes, Brady, Illustrator - 2 Day Introduction

Very well presented course, delivered at the right pace for for both beginners and those with a bit more knowledge. I feel much more confident to use this product now.

Michael Knight, Offshore Marine Safety, Adobe Illustrator - Two Day Introduction

Highly enjoyable session - having had no previous experience with Illustrator it proved very easy to pick things up under guidance. Thank you XChange!

William McPhail, Sothebys, Illustrator - 2 Day Introduction

A great session, covering some fantastic tools and knowledge about the product. The trainer was excellent, and was great at tailoring the course to my specific needs, and explained and demonstrated things in a well executed manner - thank you so much!

Lauren Orange, The Freeston Academy, Adobe Illustrator - 1 Day Introduction

The training was very useful and there were two of us in the class so we had a lot of 1-on-1 training which was great. Relaxed but a focused atmosphere.

Clare McCarthy, Charles Tyrwhitt, Illustrator - 2 Day Advanced

The trainer was very good indeed. We got a lot out of the experience and will book again for more training in the future.

Neil Cleverley, TTS Group, Illustrator - 2 Day Migration

Very relaxed atmosphere & friendly atmosphere. Trainer very informative, knowledgable and willing to help with any questions or difficulties. Offices in a good central location. An enjoyable and informative course.

Kerry Duguid, Plant Integrity Mgmt., Illustrator - Two Day Introduction

I found this course to be extremely helpful. I now feel like I have a lot more confidence using the software and have a much better knowledge.

Abi Griffin, 2 Day Illustrator Advanced

An excellent course and a very informative couple of days, I feel much more confident in using Illustrator following this great course, thank you.

Keith Baker, Current Medicine Group, Illustrator - 2 Day Advanced

Bespoke Training Prices

The regular course pricing is indicated below for a range of delegate numbers. Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.

• 1 delegate: £495
• 2 delegates: £595
• 3 delegates: £645
• 4 delegates: £695
• 5 delegates: £745
• 6 delegates: £795
• 7 delegates: £845
• 8 delegates: £895