Certification Preparation CourseAdobe Illustrator
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PROGRAM COST
$1495
LTU ALUMNI, FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENTS PAY:
$1000
With expert instruction, hands-on learning, and a focus on best practices, you'll be able to create everything from logos and branding to digital illustrations and info-graphics. And with a focus on preparing you for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam, you'll have the opportunity to take a practice exam and be thoroughly prepared to become a certified professional in Adobe Illustrator. Enroll in our Adobe Illustrator course today and take the first step towards creating designs that will set you apart in today's competitive market.
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and take your graphic design skills to the next level? Our Adobe Illustrator course is the perfect choice for anyone seeking to create beautiful, professional-grade illustrations and designs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, this comprehensive course will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to create stunning designs for print and digital media. With expert instruction, hands-on learning, and a focus on best practices, you'll be able to create everything from logos and branding to digital illustrations and info-graphics. And with a focus on preparing you for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam, you'll have the opportunity to take a practice exam and be thoroughly prepared to become a certified professional in Adobe Illustrator. Enroll in our Adobe Illustrator course today and take the first step towards creating designs that will set you apart in today's competitive market.
Participant Benefits
With Adobe Illustrator, students will learn the fundamentals of the interface, learn how to create and export files that are compatible with web video and print, create basic to advanced shapes, learn and master the pen tool, work with color, create masks and work with transparencies, create and format text, create graphs and charts with real-world data.
- Develop the skill set to create professional-level assets for screen, web, and print
- Develop the skill set needed to create web graphics and banners
- Develop the skill set required to create print pieces such as posters, flyers, and packaging
- Learn how to work with color, and color gradients
- Learn how to format type, create type on a path
- Learn how to create masks, effects, and transparencies
- Develop the skill set to work with symbols, and create graphs and charts
- Small Class sizes - 15 student max
Curriculum
Each session is three hours long and offered once per week.
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
This week will introduce you to Adobe Illustrator, its interface, and the difference between vector and raster graphics. You will learn how to create and save a new Illustrator file, and explore the basic shapes and tools available in Illustrator. You will also be introduced to online resources for Adobe Illustrator.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and its interface
- Understanding vector graphics and the difference between vector and raster graphics
- Creating and saving a new Illustrator file
- Basic shapes and tools in Illustrator
- Online resources for Adobe Illustrator (e.g. Adobe Help Center, Adobe Community, etc.)
Basic Illustration Techniques
This week will focus on the pen tool and anchor points, and how to create and edit basic shapes and objects. You will also learn how to use the shape builder tool and understand layers and the layer panel.
- Working with the Pen tool
- Understanding anchor points and paths
- Using the shape builder tool
- Creating and editing basic shapes and objects
- Understanding layers and the layer panel
Advanced Illustration Techniques
This week will cover advanced techniques such as using the gradient tool and creating gradients, working with the brush tool, creating and using custom brushes, and creating and editing patterns. You will also learn how to use the appearance panel.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Using the gradient tool and creating gradients
- Understanding the appearance panel
- Working with the brush tool
- Creating and using custom brushes
- Creating and editing patterns
Typography in Illustrator
This week will cover the type tool, formatting text, creating and editing paragraph styles, and using the Glyphs panel. You will also learn how to work with type on a path.
In this lesson, you'll learn the following:
- Using the type tool
- Formatting text and creating text effects
- Creating and editing paragraph styles
- Working with type on a path
- Using the Glyphs pane
Advanced Typography Techniques
This week will cover working with fonts and typography resources, formatting text with character styles, creating and editing text wraps, designing logos with typography, and creating complex typography effects.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Working with fonts and typography resources
- Formatting text with character styles
- Creating and editing text wraps
- Designing logos with typography
- Creating complex typography effects
Digital Illustration Techniques
This week will cover digital illustration techniques such as using the pen tool and other drawing tools, creating and using custom brushes, using the Appearance panel for digital illustrations, and applying digital illustration techniques to design projects.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Creating digital illustrations
- Using the pen tool and other drawing tools
- Creating and using custom brushes
- Using the Appearance panel for digital illustrations
- Applying digital illustration techniques to design projects
Tracing and Vectorizing Techniques
This week will cover using the Image Trace panel, tracing and vectorizing images, converting bitmap images to vector graphics, and creating clean and accurate vector graphics. You will also learn how to work with the Trace Options panel.
In this session, you will learn how to do the following:
- Using the Image Trace panel
- Tracing and vectorizing images
- Converting bitmap images to vector graphics
- Creating clean and accurate vector graphics
- Working with the Trace Options panel
Designing Infographics in Illustrator
This week will cover understanding infographics and their purpose, using the graph tool to create charts and graphs, creating and editing infographics, using typography to enhance infographics, and applying design principles to infographics.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Understanding infographics and their purpose
- Using the graph tool to create charts and graphs
- Creating and editing infographics
- Using typography to enhance infographics
- Applying design principles to infographics
Working with Color
This week will cover understanding color theory, using the color panel in Illustrator, applying color to shapes, objects, and text, creating and editing color swatches, ad working with gradients and color effects.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Understanding color theory
- Using the color panel in Illustrator
- Applying color to shapes, objects, and text
- Creating and editing color swatches
- Working with gradients and color effects
Designing Logos
This week will cover understanding the importance of logos, designing logos with vector graphics, using typography in logos, creating memorable and effective logos, and applying design principles to logo design.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Understanding the importance of logos
- Designing logos with vector graphics
- Using typography in logos
- Creating memorable and effective logos
- Applying design principles to logo design
Creating Layouts and Templates
This week will cover creating and using templates in Illustrator, understanding layout and design principles, using grids and guides for layout, creating and using master pages, and applying layout and design principles to design projects.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Creating and using templates in Illustrator
- Understanding layout and design principles
- Using grids and guides for layout
- Creating and using master pages
- Applying layout and design principles to design projects
Working with Images and Textures
This week will cover importing images into Illustrator, using the image crop tool, using the texture panel, creating and editing texture swatches, and applying textures to shapes and objects.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Importing images into Illustrator
- Using the image crop tool
- Using the texture panel
- Creating and editing texture swatches
- Applying textures to shapes and objects
Creating Artwork for Web and Mobile
This week will cover understanding web and mobile design principles, designing graphics for web and mobile, using the export options in Illustrator, creating and optimizing SVG graphics, and designing graphics for mobile apps.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Understanding web and mobile design principles
- Designing graphics for web and mobile
- Using the export options in Illustrator
- Creating and optimizing SVG graphics
- Designing graphics for mobile apps
Designing for Print
This week will cover understanding print design principles, setting up documents for print, creating and using print templates, working with bleed and trim marks, and applying print design principles to design projects.
In this session, you'll learn the following:
- Understanding print design principles
- Setting up documents for print
- Creating and using print templates
- Working with bleed and trim marks
- Applying print design principles to design projects
Adobe Certified Professional Review/Practice
This week will focus on applying all the skills learned throughout the course to a final project, reviewing and revising design work, preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exam, and taking practice tests.
In this session you'll learn the following:
- Applying all the skills learned throughout the course to a final project (Portfolio)
- Reviewing and revising design work
- Preparing for the Adobe Certified Professional exam
- Taking a practice test