Adobe Illustrator training: Level 1
We provide you with the right solution to help you understand and use Adobe Illustrator to create your own spectacular logos, line art, and comps. Check our schedule for class dates and prices for Adobe Illustrator training in Dallas, Texas or call us for private training at your site.
Whether you enroll in our public classes, or have us create private training for your entire staff, we will help you learn to create art in a productive and efficient manner.
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This course focuses on the fundamentals of using Illustrator's diverse tools. In this class you will spend the three days creating many different and complex objects. When you leave you will be able to:
- Understand the difference between vector and bitmap art
- Identify the best type of art for your project
- Analyze the differences in file formats and their purposes
- Create complex shapes by transforming simple shapes
- Comprehend tool bar basics
- Know when to use selection and direction selection tools on elements
- Edit existing paths
- Use the swatch palette to selecting and make new colors
- Turn simple paths into complex paths
- Alter paths using the pathfinder tools
- Utilize the five transformation tools
- Understand and use the pen tool
- Manipulate type for special effects and creating outlines
- Set type on custom curves and in shapes
- Apply join separate paths
- Make custom gradients
- Produce custom art brushes, fill patterns, and stroke patterns
- Manipulate the layers palette and objects in the layers palette
- Trace existing artwork
From the student evals
- Virigina knew all the ins and outs of Illustrator. I tried to stump her a few times, but she knew all the answers! I even timed her drawing ability with the pen tool. She amazed us with her speed and accuracy. she was very patient with the people who were not picking the information up as quick, but also had exercises ready for the the speed demons. I really enjoyed her class.
Kristin S., Austin, Texas - I took the beginner Quark class about a year ago. My company was impressed by the amount of material that I absorbed and was able to produce that when I realized I needed training in Illustrator and Photoshop, they didn't hesitate to send me here again, even though we are based in Houston. The small class sizes allowed for plenty of attention, questions and time to discover things on our own during the exercises. Virginia was great, very knowledgeable and always willing to help. I also appreciate the books and after-class technical support the facility offers. Jeanette G., Houston, Texas
- Virginia was a great instructor and made me feel very comfortable. Never once wanted to fall asleep! This was a great class and very well taught! Thanks!
Jamie C., Dallas, Texas - I really enjoyed this class and our instructor. Virginia was very patient and answered all of our questions. I liked how interactive this class was, and how it was tailored to our needs.
- I learned a LOT!!!!! Virginia had a lot of practical knowledge that I really appreciated. I had always avoided Illustrator thinking it was too hard, but now I love it!!