Illustrator Initiation + Advanced

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Goals


- Master the main features of Illustrator

- Know how to create and manipulate vector graphics (illustration, plans, diagrams, etc.) for DTP and the web

Program

Learn its history
Know its features
Understand its different uses

Differentiate the types of images: Bitmap and Vector
Differentiate the color modes: RGB, CMYK and Pantone colors
Use the chromatic circle and the different representations of color
Understand the main graphics formats: native Illustrator formats, AI, EPS, PDF, SVG, SVGZ, AIT

Become familiar with menu bars, options, tools, windows, interface customization
Use workspaces and customize the toolbar

Create a new document using the basic Illustrator templates
Use the predefined settings: print, web, mobile devices, video, etc.
Manage workspaces
Use rulers, rule origin, guides and commented guides
Navigate within the workspace
Add artboards
Navigate between artboards

Use simple geometric shapes: rectangles, ellipses, etc.
Discover the selection tools
Differentiate the selection and direct selection tools
Use the anchor points
Move and transform simple shapes
Use the swatch panel
Discover the options of the colors window, the general colors
Create and edit linear, radial, and freeform gradients
Use the rotate tool
Use the scale tool
Use the eyedropper tool
Manage layers

Workshop: create simple illustrations using basic shapes

Use Bézier curve tools
Discover the pen tool
Add / remove anchor points
Use the convert points tool

Workshop: create simple illustrations using the pen tool

Discover the different types of text: free text, captive, curvilinear, etc.
Discover the text modificators
Convert text into vector outlines
Use the character and paragraph styles
Create text blocks with columns
Create linked text boxes

Workshop: create different graphic effects of text, layout texts

Discover the tool settings
Differentiate the concepts of stroke and fill
Master the stroke panel and its options
Work with the lines tool and its variants
Use the width tool
Apply colors and gradients

Workshop: draw simple illustrations using brush and pencil tools

Use the shape designer tool
Discover the different reshaping and their options:
Twirl
Pucker
Bloat
Scallop
Crystallize
Wrinkle
Use the eraser, scissors and knife tools

Workshop: modify, correct and refine illustrations using reshaping modifiers

Create and tweak graphs
Import data from Excel into graphs

Use formats intended for paper printing
Use and configure formats intended for the Web

Use the different Illustrator libraries
Save symbols and graphic styles

Discover the functions of spraying, sliding, spacing, resizing, etc.
Customize the options of the tool, intensity and density

Workshop: make a complex illustration from symbols

Create gradient meshes
Modify or move the points of the mesh
Create gradients of shapes
Edit gradients of shapes via isolation

Workshop: making complex illustrations from photos

Discover the principles of patterns
Use the different mosaics
Control overlaps
Save or duplicate patterns

Workshop: making graphic patterns or materials

Manage layer transparency
Understand and use blend modes

Understand the different types of vectorization
Adjust the vectorization according to the initial document
Decompose and clean the vectorization

Workshop: vectorize complex illustrations from photos, create graphic effects

Use the perspective grid tool
Define perspective planes
Adjust perceptuality according to needs

Workshop: create a complex illustration in perspective

Create extrusions or revolutions from shapes
Control the positions
Set the extrusion or revolution options
Apply symbols on the faces
Use lighting

Workshop: create a 3D illustration

Share libraries of shapes, symbols and patterns
Share swatches with Photoshop and InDesign
Import DWG-type documents (sometimes exports in .PDF)
Prepare DWG documents or PDF exports to work in Photoshop
Import this document as dynamic objects and rework them via Photoshop
Integrate the Illustrator document into InDesign

Duration

5 days

Price

£ 1125

Audience

Everyone

Prerequisites

Knowledge of the PC or Mac environment

Reference

PAO249-F

Sessions

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very good quality environment very well explained in relation to the departure request Trainer: very educational. dynamic I will recommend Dawan for this kind of training
Martine C.
Martine C.
Very practical, very available trainer
Augustin L.
Augustin L.
Very pleasant working environment with operational and efficient machines. Very interesting content that allowed me to consolidate the basics that I had already acquired and to re-learn things that I had forgotten. The courses perfectly met my expectations. Very pleasant, smiling, funny trainer who takes the time to listen.
Laurane T.
Laurane T.
The exercises are linked to the course and very well explained. Perfect ! We were able to move forward with the work and have tips for inspirations. Trainer: Very good listening and understanding of needs.
Lucille B.
Lucille B.
Adequacy to needs +++ Trainer: Animator available, who adapts to the requests and the pace of the learners. Quality training thanks to the facilitator and logistics (equipment, room and organization)
Raphaël R.
Raphaël R.
the training met my expectations, the reduced number of people participating in the training allows better follow-up on the part of the trainer who does not hesitate to let us find it by ourselves and correct us. I have nothing more to add and will not hesitate to come back to you for further training if needed and will not hesitate to recommend you either.
Amandine B.
Amandine B.
Trainer: Very pleasant and clear in his explanations
Belkacem B.
Belkacem B.
Very good consideration of everyone's needs and adaptation of the program by the trainer. Attentive and dynamic trainer.
Vincent R.
Vincent R.
very pleasant very effective practice
Morgane R.
Morgane R.
thank you, very good working atmosphere, maximum availability
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