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Adobe Illustrator Advanced

Length 2 days
Version CC 2024

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Why study this course

Explore professional techniques behind creating infographics, tracing artwork, applying dynamic effects, working with 3D, perspective grids, and other great Adobe Illustrator® features. Learn from our industry experienced instructors, who share expert-level insights on the newest and most robust Illustrator techniques to help you achieve mastery of this industry standard application.

This advanced course highlights the latest Illustrator CC updates - packed with powerful new features from the latest Brush tool enhancements to new ways to package your artwork, as well as new distribution channels.

Topics include recolouring artwork, transparency, masks, blend modes, and techniques for smoothly integrating workflows with other Adobe applications, and all are covered in detail. Plus, plenty of tips and techniques for creating designs using the vast array of powerful drawing tools available in Illustrator, so you can start creating professional level vector art.

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Nexacu is part of the Lumify Group, offering you an extensive public schedule of Adobe end user training in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. You can now access the schedule of courses and book, by clicking on the button below.

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What you can expect with Nexacu Adobe Training

Small classes (average 4 to 6)
Adobe Authorised Training Centre (AATC) with industry experienced, certified instructors
Course eBook and sample files
Class exercises relevant to industry
AATC Adobe endorsed certificate upon course completion
After-course support
Free course resit (6 months) *

* Free resit applies to all public courses; does not include custom or private training.

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What you’ll learn

After completing this course, students will have the knowledge to:

Add realistic 3D effects
Use perspective grids
Prepare illustrations for use in animation software
Use advanced rendering techniques: warps, envelopes
Understand patterns and manipulation of outlined type
Effectively use multiple artboards
Creatively combine Illustrator with other Adobe applications

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Who is the course for?

This course is designed for proficient users of Adobe Illustrator who wish to broaden their knowledge, adopt robust techniques, and achieve mastery of this application.

Course subjects

Artboards

Exploring Artboard Options
Resizing Artboards Based on Objects
Using the Artboard Tool
The Artboard Panel
Managing your Artboards

Preferences

Syncing Personal Settings over Multiple Computers
Typographic Shortcut Preferences
Setting Scratch Disks

Advanced Selection Techniques

The Magic Wand Tool
The Lasso Tool
Saving Selections

Layers

Using Sub-Layers
Locating Objects
Using Layer-Level Effects
Nesting Groups

Brushes

Creating and Editing Pattern Brushes
Creating and Editing Art Brushes
Creating and Editing Scatter Brushes
Updating Existing Brushes
Using Images in Brushes

Appearance

Advanced Appearance Settings
Applying Effects to Text without Outlining
Copying Appearances
Using Live Effects

Graphic Styles

Libraries
Saving and Applying Styles

Gradient Mesh

Using the Mesh Tool
Using the Gradient Mesh Command
Changing a Mesh Shape
Setting Mesh Options when Printing

Colour

Using the Colour Guide Panel
Recolouring Objects
Preparing Objects for Duotone Print
Using Blend Modes

3D and Perspective

Using the 3D Filters
Editing 3D Objects
Outlining 3D Objects
Using the Perspective Grid
Changing the Perspective Grid
Drawing Objects in Perspective
Discussing Options and Limitations

Masking

Using a Layer Based Clipping Mask
Clipping Mask Button vs Command
Using an Opacity Mask
Changing an Opacity Mask
Using Draw Inside

Combining Illustrator with Other Software

Importing Photoshop Files
Exporting to Photoshop
Linking to Photoshop

Advanced Distortions

Using Warp Distortions
Using Mesh Distortions
Using Top Object Distortions

Patterns

Creating Advanced Patterns
Saving and Editing Patterns
Scaling, Rotating and Moving Patterns within Objects

Live Paint

Introducing Live Paint
Using the Live Paint Bucket Tool
Using the Live Paint Selection Tool
Outlining Live Paint Groups

Editing Strokes

Using the Stroke Width Tool
Saving Stroke Width Presets
Applying a Gradient to a Stroke
Smoothing Paths

Working with Text

Typographic Controls
Using Paragraph Styles
Using Character Styles
Updating and Loading Styles
Using the Touch Type Tool

Adobe Color Themes (previously Kuler)

The Adobe Color Themes Panel
Using the Adobe Color CC Site
Importing Colour Sets using the Adobe Color Mobile App

Prerequisites

You should have previously completed Adobe Illustrator Essentials or have been using Illustrator for several years on a regular basis.

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.