Advanced Illustrator Class

What You Will Learn

This class shows Adobe Illustrator users how to refine their use of the program and use some of its more advanced features. Class discussion and exercises cover —

• The nature of points and paths, what a compound path is, when it should be used and how to create one,
• Techniques for precise positioning and alignment of objects in Illustrator,
• The use of Illustrator’s built-in patterns, how to load and use other pre-created patterns, modification of existing patterns and how to create a new pattern from scratch,
• Use of Illustrator’s autotracing capabilities,
• How to blend objects, both to create intermediate objects and produce special effects,
• What masks are, and how to create and use them,
• How to use the Pathfinder commands to combine and modify shapes,
• Options for selecting objects based on their stroke and fill characteristics,
• Linking Illustrator text blocks and wrapping text around elements in Illustrator.

6 hours, $260 (available for Windows and Macintosh)
Purchase with Illustrator class for discounted package price of $430.

Training Format

• Live class with trainer in class and interactive student participation,
• Exercise-based, hands-on instruction,
• Emphasis on questions and student participation,
• Small size (limited to 8), personal attention.

Class Location

• All training currently is given live, on-line via Zoom (details).
• Private training available.

Dates and Registration

• See current class schedule for dates.
• Register On-Line or call (617) 720-6161.

Prerequisites

Working knowledge of fundamental Illustrator features, including creation of basic shapes, assignment of fill and stroke attributes, importing Pantone colors, working with points and paths, use of Bezier curves to control line shapes, layers, basic type formats, and basic charting.

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