Adobe Illustrator Intermediate Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This course will teach you the advanced functionality of Adobe Illustrator that will allow you to make the most of the software to meet your creative potential and bring your ideas to life.
Taught through a series of tutor demonstrations and exercises, this course is ideal for you if you already have some prior experience of using the software but want to get the most out of your package.
Who this course is for
This advanced course is for artists and designers wishing to expand their application of Illustrator. The course builds on previous knowledge to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the programme.
Key information
Topics covered
- Custom shapes
- Compound paths
- Shape builder tool gradients
- Compound strokes and fill effects
- Examining the pattern mode
- The perspective grid
- Understanding layers and grouping
- Expanding appearances in image trace
- Creating masks Isolation mode
- Text-threading text boxes
- Text styles
- Text wrap and options
- Exporting and printing artboards
- Gradient mesh tool Creative cloud options
Learning outcomes
- Ability to create complex and professional gradients
- Ability to trace bitmap images and manipulate these in Illustrator
- Ability to add text to images for integrated design
- Ability to create 3D images (ideal for package design and architectural imaging)
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
IMPORTANT - Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students
Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) to access the Adobe suite at the college - instructions are included below. You will need to use a personal email address to create this. If you already have an account with Adobe, please make sure you bring your login details with you on the first day of the course.
Please note:
- The software will only be accessible when logged into a UAL networked computer
- The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently
- You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class
- If you already have an Adobe ID/ subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account
During this course you may be using Adobe Photoshop. If you do not already have Photoshop, you can sign up for a free 7-day trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Please note a credit card is required to register for the free trial. The subscription must be cancelled on the date provided by Adobe if you do not wish to continue into a paid account.
To create an account students will need to:
- Go to Adobe Sign in page
- Select 'Create an account'
- Enter your details and select 'Create account'
Tutor
Robert Aldous
Robert Aldous trained at Ravensbourne College of Art where he qualified with a degree in Fine Art. He has a Masters Degree in Creative Entrepreneurship from the University of East Anglia. He is an experienced teacher and trainer with a PGCE from Goldsmiths and a cert Ed in Education.
Robert is an accomplished fine artist and has an extensive exhibiting portfolio; often using the combination of text and images. He works as a painter and poet often using installations to create works that make use of the exhibited environment.
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