0345 363 1130
info@xchangetraining.co.uk
Bespoke Illustrator CC - 1 Day Intermediate
Key Course Details:
Level:
Intermediate
Duration:
1 Day (10am-5pm)
Price:
From £495 + VAT
Dates:
Dates to suit you
Join the professionals in getting the best out Illustrator with our bespoke intermediate course which will show you how to unlock the power of Illustrator's intermediate tools, and help you to become a more proficient and confident digital artist.
This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Adobe Illustrator CC training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
Join the professionals in getting the best out Illustrator with our bespoke intermediate course which will show you how to unlock the power of Illustrator's intermediate tools, and help you to become a more proficient and confident digital artist.
This course can be based around our base outline or part/fully customised according to your level & requirements. Our bespoke Adobe Illustrator CC training is offered either Online, Onsite at your offices or at one of the XChange centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow.
-
Bespoke Illustrator CC - 1 Day Intermediate
Course Details
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.
-
Full Course 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 Tool Bar (including Key Shortcuts)
- Using the Control Panel
- Panels In-Depth
- Key board Shortcuts In-Depth
- Preferences In-Depth
- Making/Releasing Guides
- Custom Guides
- Do’s and Don'ts of Guides
- Smart Guides -Grids
- Snap-to Features
- In-Depth Functions
- Customising
- Saving a Workspace
- The Options Button
- Exploring Object Options
- Shortcuts In-Depth
- Exploring Object Options
- Shortcuts In-Depth
- Moving & Copying
- Transform Again
- Multiple Copies
- Duplicating Shortcuts
- Group/Ungrouping
- Send to Back/Send to Front
- Send Backward/Send Forward
- Shortcuts In-Depth
- Intro to Layers and Sub Layers
- Select Next/Previous Object
- The Reference Point
- Shortcuts In-Depth
- Free Transform Tool (for Perspective)
- Transform Each
- Exploring the difference between the two
- Methods of Selection
- The Bounding Box
- Editing Objects with the Direct Selection Tool
- Selecting Objects within Groups
- Joining Points
- Averaging Points
- 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
- The Appearance Panel
- Object Attributes
- Multiple attributes
- Applying Live Effects
- Graphic Styles
- Appearance Panel Settings
- 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 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
- Outlining Paths
- Offsetting Paths
- Using Borders (through Brushes)
- Custom Borders
- 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
- 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
- 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 In-Depth
- Live Trace Tools
- Live Trace Explored
- 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
- 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
- Aligning objects
- Distributing objects
-
Training Location Options
Online ↓ London ↓ Manchester ↓ Glasgow ↓ Onsite ↓This course is offered for your convenience at one of our bespoke training centres in London, Manchester and Glasgow, Remote Online, or Onsite at your offices anywhere in the UK. Just let us know what would work best for you or your team.
Remote Online
Delivered Online to your location
Live online training offers an extremely flexible and convenient way of covering the same content as our bespoke classroom based courses. You will receive professional, certified design training from one of our experienced instructors direct to your screen, offering the perfect solution for those wishing to learn without having to travel.
Click to view Full details of our
Remote Online Training CoursesCentral London
5 St John’s Lane, Clerkenwell, 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.
Click to view Full details of our
London Training CentreCentral Manchester
Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, 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).
Click to view Full details of our
Manchester Training CentreCentral Glasgow
Centrum Business Centre, 38 Queen Street, 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.
Click to view Full details of our
Glasgow Training CentreOnsite
Onsite at your Offices/Premises
If you have the required set up and would prefer to have the training at your location we will be able to deliver the same session onsite at your premises as in our training centres. This will provide you with the same tailored training but without the need to travel and less disruption to you or your teams work schedule.
Click to view Full details of
Onsite Training -
Related Courses
Below are related bespoke courses for alternative tailored training options.
Bespoke Adobe Illustrator CC Training Courses
Adobe Illustrator - 1 Day Introduction training Adobe Illustrator - 2 Day Introduction trainingAdobe Illustrator for Fashion & Textile Designers - 2 Day Introduction trainingAdobe Illustrator - 2 Day Intermediate trainingAdobe Illustrator - 1 Day Advanced trainingAdobe Illustrator - 2 Day Advanced trainingBespoke Adobe InDesign CC Training Courses
Adobe InDesign CC - 1 Day Intermediate Training CourseAdobe InDesign CC - 2 Day Intermediate Training CourseBespoke Adobe Photoshop CC Training Courses
Adobe Photoshop CC - 1 Day Intermediate Training CourseAdobe Photoshop CC - 2 Day Intermediate Training CourseBespoke Strata 3D Training Courses
Strata 3D CX - 2 Day Introduction Training Course -
Client Reviews
''This is my third class, they have all been excellent. Earning my Adobe Illustrator qualification with you has made a big difference in my job hunting. Thank you.''
Velo Mitrovich, Illustrator - 1 Day 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
''Had an absolutely fantastic tutor and session - covered everything I asked and didn't know to ask!! So happy with the aftercare support as well and would love the opportunity for another relevant course in future.''
Emily Theodore, Catersales, Illustrator - 1 Day Advanced
''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
''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
''The Illustrator course was well-organised, well-paced, informative, and I learned many new features and ways to use the software for potential real-world applications.''
Megan Wolf, Makro, 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
''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
''Very accommodating environment, friendly staff, excellent instructor and added extra benefits from the course i.e food vouchers, resource books and contact information.''
Abbie Hulson, 2 Day Illustrator Advanced
''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
Frequently Asked Questions:
What dates are available for this course?
As a bespoke course the date arrangement is based around your requirements and availability in our schedule. With your guide of when you are looking for the training we will advise suitable date options ahead of finalising the planned date(s).
Can the content be tailored to my requirements?
Yes we are flexible about tailoring content and can adapt to be fully based on your requirements, a mixture of content from different levels of our base courses or a base outline with some additional focus areas.
Can this course be delivered live online?
Yes we can provide the same bespoke course as a live online session connecting to you or your group with either Zoom or Microsoft Teams if preferred.
What is the cost to deliver the course onsite?
We are equally able to deliver our bespoke training onsite at your premises and the cost to deliver this is the same structure as classroom with the addition of basic expenses depending on your location. Onsite courses in and around London, Manchester and Glasgow are usually without additional costs.
Can the course include my work samples?
It is often possible to review and include consideration towards sample files however the main course content is usually structured around prepared examples which are best suited to the planned content and structure of teaching the required skills in the best format.
Bespoke Training Prices:
1 Delegate: £495
2 Delegates: £595
3 Delegates: £645
4 Delegates: £695
5 Delegates: £745
6 Delegates: £795
7 Delegates: £845
8 Delegates: £895
Additional costs may apply for onsite training and specialist requirements. Prices exclude vat.
Over 15 years of providing certified Adobe Illustrator training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
I've put my team on Xchange courses in the past and received really good feedback - so it was a no-brainer to choose Xchange for my own training in a completely new area of Adobe. I had no prior knowledge of this package beforehand and found the 2 days and the instructor (Alan) really just excellent. I admire Alan's knowledge, passion and patience. I feel like I've come away with the foundation skills needed to start my foray into Illustrator!
16/06/2022
4/5 Stars
It was very informative and helpful.
15/06/2022
4/5 Stars
The course was delivered really well and when I had problems accessing the documents the team were very quick to provide advice. Doug was great and delivered so much information over such a short period of time. My only comment would be that he did seem slightly irritated when people asked questions if it was something that he had already covered (I would understand this in a face-to-face setting but it is easy to miss things when providing training in an online setting).
24/05/2022
4/5 Stars
Overall, I have gained a lot of skills in two days and am happy with my experience. In particular, I have been able to improve my workflow on the software, by learning about different shortcuts. My main critique is the lack of structure. A PDF or Word document of the timetable for the two days would be helpful, because we'd know exactly the tools and panels being covered for the level we are studying. This is especially important for an introductory course, because some delegates may not have even seen an Adobe product before and could be overwhelmed.
24/05/2022
5/5 Stars
The course has been excellent. I feel I have learned a lot over the past two days with Phil. He made sure that the speed of the training was okay for each individuals needs and made you comfortable to ask any questions.
19/05/2022
5/5 Stars
The course was extremely well structured and Phil was happy great throughout.
19/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Course was exactly as advertised and gave me a very good understanding of the software. Amazing tuition by the instructor Phil
19/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Very informative and helpful, I've learnt a lot. Phil was very knowledgeable and engaging.
16/05/2022
5/5 Stars
Phil puts people at ease and is extremely knowledgeable about the subject,
14/04/2022
5/5 Stars
Fantastic course, Phil was a great trainer.
14/04/2022
5/5 Stars
There was a huge amount to cover during the course but Sofia's classes were very structured and organised. She had examples of everything we covered for us to practice on and was happy to go over anything that anyone didn't understand/missed. She was really friendly and approachable. Not everything that came up in the exam was covered during the course but I understand that that is going to happen given the length of the course. Chris and Adam were also really helpful and accommodating when I needed to do my exam remotely at the last minute and I very much appreciated their help. The lunch vouchers were great too.
24/03/2022
4/5 Stars
Simon was very knowledgeable and friendly. However, the course was not very structured and we seemed to be covering more advanced things before we had done the basics. It would have been good to have files to work on and relevant examples prepared. I did appreciate that he would tailor the course to the specific needs of the attendees but a little bit of structure would have been very beneficial. He was very enthusiastic about design, which was great and infectious. The facilities are really nice and Adam had sent all the relevant information in advance.
22/03/2022
4/5 Stars
The trainer was a bit scatty on the introduction course - kept getting side tracked into showing us other things. His knowledge was superb but it as difficult to follow
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
Great introduction to the programme, feel a lot more comfortable using it and feel confident to go on and use it for work. Doug was nice and super knowledgable!
22/03/2022
5/5 Stars
I really enjoyed my time here at Xchange training learning the illustrator software. Phil was a great teacher, who paced each part with enough time for questions and to have a go at experementing with each of the tools. I look forward to taking my new skills back to the office and carry on practicing. I would definitely recommend this to others.
15/03/2022
5/5 Stars
I was quite nervous to start this course as I was a complete beginner and in a room with more experienced attendees, however this was managed very well and I am grateful of my new knowledge and skills
15/03/2022
4/5 Stars
Cons. My PC had a delay to start in the morning, but surely will be fixed for the future classes. Pros. Everything else! I really enjoy the trainings here.
15/03/2022
5/5 Stars
Very good overall insight into Adobe Illustrator. Phil is very knowledgeable and also extremely patient which makes the whole experience a very relaxed environment to learn in.
15/03/2022
5/5 Stars
I had an fantastic time learning about all the tools in illustrator, my knowledge of the software was extremely basic and I would always opt for using another piece of software. I know feel more confident and will be sure to use illustrator more in the future, both in work and at home.
15/03/2022
5/5 Stars
I'm a complete beginner to Illustrator, but with today's course, I now feel confident to work on projects without worrying about making mistakes. I feel I've got a good grasp of the basics. Alan was a great instructor - he was patient and explained/demonstrated concepts multiple times when required. I enjoyed the training and would definitely recommend it to others.
14/03/2022
5/5 Stars
Good mix of pace and patience
14/03/2022
5/5 Stars
had a great time and learned loads about Illustrator. Phil was great, made the training very clear and understandable.
17/02/2022
5/5 Stars
Great content, learnt lots which will be useful in the future
25/01/2022
5/5 Stars
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I knew Illustrator would be beneficial to my role but as I didn't have a good understanding of the soft wear, I didn't quite know how much I was going to learn. Doug was extremely helpful and instinctively knew what would be helpful for us to learn in a relatively short period of time. Thank you!
25/01/2022
5/5 Stars
I found the course incredibly useful and really enjoyed my time in the course. Being at home and doing the course virtually while some where in the physical class still worked extremely well, I've learnt so much and can't wait to use my new skills going forward. Thank you!
24/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Great course! Allen was really knowledgable and easy to follow along with. I'm sure it's difficult to run a course when most people are virtual so I thought he handled it really smoothly. I would have liked slightly longer breaks (as there was a lot to take in) but ended up going with the overall consensus which was to keep them short and finish early. Only a personal preference though!
13/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Excellent, very knowledgeable tutor, friendly, instructions delivered very clearly, excellent resources, learnt so much!
11/01/2022
5/5 Stars
Fantastic in-depth knowledge of the software and broken down in a considered way to build on learning. Comfortable room and facilities with well timed breaks and the location is easy to access. It is great that lunch is considered as well.
11/01/2022
4/5 Stars
Good course, well delivered, good instructor, aside from a few IT issues I'm happy I attended this course.
23/11/2021
5/5 Stars
Enjoyed getting to grips with the basics but also having time to get on with more advanced tasks. I enjoyed getting stuck straight in and shown through a number of features/shortcuts and felt it was all time well spent. It's certainly opened my eyes up to lots of new features and I'm eager to learn more
22/11/2021
5/5 Stars
Excellent - friendly, and even adapted course content to suit participants requirements.
11/11/2021
4/5 Stars
Really well delivered by the trainer. Included valuable tools and techniques relevant to our business needs. In particular the focus on charts and graph creations.
02/11/2021
5/5 Stars
The last hour of the training felt a bit rushed and as a result it was hard to put the instructions into practice whilst trying to listen to the next steps.
02/11/2021
5/5 Stars
very thorough and detailed training, small class sizes make it more interactive too. Can focus on specific projects or areas of interest. Learnt so much!
01/10/2021
5/5 Stars
Fantastic - comprehensive yet digestible, detailed yet inspiring.
21/09/2021
5/5 Stars
Very comprehensive training
16/09/2021
5/5 Stars
Excellent for what I need to allow me to make my own designs for my personalised clothing business.. need to go away and practice what I've learnt now
14/09/2021
5/5 Stars
I loved Illustrator the most, very creative, lost of fun and easily explained by Doug. A fun experience!
06/08/2021
5/5 Stars
Went through a wide range of techniques and revisited them throughout the day when learning new skills to really understand how to use them in different contexts.
23/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Simon was great, imagine it could be frustrating if you were in a big group or partnered with someone who didn't know the very basics
20/07/2021
5/5 Stars
I had a little knowledge but just could not get to grips with Illustrator. The course has been brilliant and has given me a base from which to expand.
13/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Alan was great, very knowledgeable and also enthusiastic.
13/07/2021
5/5 Stars
Great day to round off my experience with XChange. Alan has been fantastic! Excited to do further training when needed in the future!
12/07/2021
4/5 Stars
The instructor alan was excellent and tailored the course around what we thought would be expected of the new job I am starting.
24/06/2021
4/5 Stars
great course
20/05/2021
Whats Included:
Tailored course content 
Online, Onsite or Classroom 
Choice of dates to suit you 
Certified hands-on training 
Multiple delegate discount 
Authorised Course Certificate 
6 months post course support