Philip Talbot Ltd © 2010www.philiptalbot.co.uk

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Adobe® Illustrator® CS4Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe® Illustrator® CS4 software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools.

Course DescriptionEach level can be completed in a day. Training is a blend of hands-on training, walk throughs and demonstrations. Levels 1 and 2 combined are considered substantial knowledge to be intermediate level. These would give the delegate a solid working knowledge of Illustrator and how to apply this in their work. Level 3 is considered advanced. Level 4 completes the experience required to sit the Adobe Certified Expert exam.

Bespoke trainingPages two and three describe the course content. You can create your own bespoke course by selecting the topics that you would like to cover, then submitting these. I can then create a quote based upon the time taken to teach and the number of delegates attending.

Who should attendThe first level assumes no prior knowledge of Illustrator or layout techniques. Each level then requires knowledge of most of the previous level.

The course is suitable for most jobs where professional page layout skills are required, typically:

AdministratorsAdvertisersArchitectsArt DirectorsArtistsArtworkersCAD techniciansCartographersDesktop PublishersDraughtsmenGames DesignersGraphic DesignersIllustratorsIndustrial DesignersInterior DesignersLecturersMarketeersPublishersPrintersProduct DesignersSet DesignersTeachersWeb Designers

What will I learn?The skills you will learn include:Basic principles of graphics - formats & resolutionBasic colour theory - how to create and apply appropriate coloursNavigating application and controlling its’ windowsKeyboard shortcuts - quicker ways of workingLocating help - knowing where to look for the best helpNew document - understand what resolution & colour mode to create new documents inDrawing - using the Pen tool to drawSelections - how to accurately select paths and objects, in order to manipulate themTextures - creating gradients & patternsSymbols - creating instances of an image to be updated universallyLayers - how to create & control all aspects of layeringMasking - various masking techniquesFilters & Effects - see how to apply special effects using filters & effectsControlling Type - creating, editing, adjustingFile formats - understand which format to save toColour application - editing colours to apply them universally Blending - techniques to blend colours & shapesTransparency - applying transparency effects

Save for web - exporting files for use on the web3D - creating 3D models

These skills will enable the user to create and manipulate images for output on their own, or for use within other applications.

Philip Talbot Ltd © 2010www.philiptalbot.co.uk

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Illustrator® - Level 1 Introduction

Window/ Palettes Bitmap vs Vector graphics Resolution/Print theory Locating help Viewing - Preview/ Outline

Drawing Basics Basic shapes Selecting shapes Modifying shapes Colour - Filling & Stroking Saving - File formats Artboard tool

Drawing - Pen tool Drawing with the Pen tool Modify shapes - cut, join, align Accurate alignment - Smart guides Drawing over a template Combining shapes - Pathfinder

Fills & Textures Custom colours Spot colours - Pantone Creating Patterns & Gradients

Styling Offsetting Paths Applying Effects Graphic Styles

Symbols Creating Symbols Updating Symbols

Illustrator® - Level 2 Transformations

Scale, Rotate, Reflect & Shear Repeat transformations

Layers Stacking order Controlling Layers Saving to PDF

Painting Pencil tool Brushes - creating & applying Blob brush & Eraser

Type Type characteristics Point & Area Type Using Style Sheets

Text Wrap

Clipping Masks Masking - Objects & Layers

Editing Colours Colour groups Recolour artwork

Tracing Live Trace Painting traced objects

Control Isolation mode Compound Paths

Illustrator® - Level 3 Blending

Blend tool Blending colours Blending shapes Gradient Mesh tool

3D Objects Rotate, Revolve & Extrude Applying surface textures Lighting & Rendering

Transparency & Colour Applying Transparency Kuler - importing swatches Overprinting Flattening artwork Transparency Masks Colour separations Colour Management

Saving across media Slice tools Save for Web & Devices Export to Flash Variables

Advanced Effects Warp tools Live Paint Distort & Transform (Pucker, Bloat ...) Graphs

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QuotationI prefer to speak to those who require training, in order to fully ascertain their training requirements, and find out all relevant information. This is so I can give the most accurate quote for each individual situation, so the delegates get the training they need.

To get a quote, please complete the form on this page (parts 3 & 4 are optional). If you would like a specific quote, select the areas you would like to cover by clicking the boxes on the previous page, then fill in the form below. Once complete, click the “Submit” button at the top right of the page.

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