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Brampton Valley Homes

"Having 1-1 training with Simon was fantastic. He has an in-depth practical knowledge that I found really reassuring and no question was too ridiculous, especially when it related to something more specific to the company I work for. Illustrator is an extremely complicated tool and I feel that after a day with Simon, I have the tools build up on, with daily use of the software."

ENVEA UK

Live Online Illustrator "The course was really good. There were plenty of exercises that were supervised at the right pace. I was able to address some of the challenges that I struggle with in my day to day work."

Picotech

"Very good. Just the confidence boost that I needed! I already knew some Illustrator but didn't quite have the confidence level I have with Photoshop and InDesign or for 3D work. Very relaxed environment, atmosphere, settled in really quickly and fun too. Instructions were clear and easy to digest. If I had any questions Simon was able to help or find a solution. The take away handbook was extra useful as I can always look back or contact them directly."

Royal Society of Chemistry

"Excellent course, 1 to 1 training is the way forward... trainer was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodating. There wasn't a single question he couldn't answer, I would recommend this course to others"

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Adobe Illustrator CC Training Course Beginners

Beginners Adobe Illustrator CC Course Overview

Adobe Illustrator is ideal when you need artwork that looks sharp in print, online and across different sizes. You may be creating business cards, brochures, magazine layouts, website graphics or campaign artwork, and you need designs that stay crisp when scaled up for posters or other printed materials.

This Illustrator training course shows you how to create flexible, professional vector artwork that can be prepared confidently for both print and web use, helping you save time and avoid rebuilding the same design in different formats.

What You'll Learn in this Illustrator Training Day

Illustrator workspace: Navigate and customise the interface so you can work more efficiently
Shape-based design: Build clean, professional artwork using standard and customised shapes
Drawing with paths: Create and edit paths to produce your own graphics and icons
Working with text: Add, style and position text so it fits neatly within your designs
Object styling: Apply strokes, brushes and graphic styles to give artwork a polished finish
Print and web output: Prepare designs in the right formats for professional printing and online use

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites

No previous experience with Adobe Illustrator is required to attend this course. To get the most from the day, you should be comfortable with:

Using a mouse confidently: Selecting, dragging and working with on-screen objects
Managing files and folders: Opening, saving and locating your work on your computer

For the best experience, we recommend using a mouse, graphics tablet, or similar pointing device rather than a laptop touchpad. This makes drawing, selecting and editing artwork much easier throughout the course.

Complete Course Outline

Introducing Adobe Illustrator

Design fundamentals: Understand key design principles and how to create balanced, professional-looking artwork
Scalable graphics: Learn why vector graphics remain sharp at any size, from business cards to large posters
Illustrator workspace: Navigate the interface confidently and locate essential tools quickly
Personalised workspace: Customise panels and toolbars to create a more efficient workflow

Creating Documents Containing Basic Shapes

New projects: Set up Illustrator documents for print, digital, and marketing materials
Saving artwork: Use the appropriate file formats for future editing and sharing
Shape creation: Build designs using circles, rectangles, polygons, and other basic shapes
Adding text: Combine text and graphics to create clear, professional layouts

Creating Documents Containing Customised Paths

Drawing with paths: Create custom artwork using Illustrator's path and drawing tools
Path editing: Refine shapes and graphics by adjusting anchor points and curves

Creating Graphics Containing Customised Text

Text placement: Add and position text within your designs
Text on a path: Make text follow curves, shapes, and custom lines
Text areas and threading: Manage larger amounts of text across multiple areas
Professional formatting: Apply text styles to create a consistent appearance
Special characters: Insert typographic symbols and professional publishing characters

Customising Objects

Working with graphics: Import, place, and link external artwork into your projects
Object appearance: Adjust colours, transparency, effects, and visual styling

Customising Basic Shapes with Illustrator

Strokes and brushes: Enhance artwork with customised outlines and brush effects
Colour fills: Apply colours, gradients, and fills to create visual impact
Graphic styles: Save time by applying consistent formatting across multiple objects
Creative text effects: Distort and reshape text using envelope tools
Pathfinder techniques: Combine and divide shapes to create custom graphics and logos

Preparing Documents for Deployment

Text revisions: Update and refine content quickly as designs evolve
Text wrapping: Control how text flows around graphics and design elements
Professional typography: Apply hyphenation settings to improve readability and layout quality

Preparing Content for Print and Web

Print-ready artwork: Prepare projects for commercial printing with confidence
Digital output: Export artwork as PDF and other formats suitable for websites and online sharing

Other Related Courses

Adobe Illustrator Courses

Adobe Photoshop Training Course - Beginners
Learn how to edit and enhance images for marketing materials, websites, social media, and print.

Adobe InDesign Training Course - Beginners
Create professional page layouts for brochures, newsletters, magazines, and business publications.

Adobe Illustrator CC Training Course - Intermediate
Develop more advanced illustration skills, create complex artwork, and work with professional design techniques.

Training Locations and Delivery Options

This course is available online instructor-led, at client premises, and at selected training venues across the UK.

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