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Adobe Illustrator Training Classes
Adobe Illustrator Training Classes
Adobe Illustrator training classes at American Graphics Institute get you up-and-running quickly. Learn directly from the authors of the best-selling Adobe Illustrator Digital Classroom book and several other Illustrator books. We provide Adobe Illustrator training classes at our offices in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Online, or on-site at your location. Our Illustrator classes can also be customized and delivered as private classes. Select an Illustrator class below or call 781-376-6044 to speak with an Adobe Illustrator training consultant.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, AccessoriesDesign
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, AccessoriesDesign
This Adobe Illustrator training class is focused on fashion, apparel, and accessories design. Whether you are a clothing designer, shoe designer, or accessories designer, our experienced professionals help you convert your visions into reality using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're completely new to using computer design tools, or migrating from a dedicated CAD system, our Illustrator trainers show you how to expand your creative process. Our unique in-depth knowledge of Illustrator and fashion design technology provide a unique and comprehensive training experience. You'll receive the skills you need to be productive and competitive, and create designs that can be easily transferred to production. You'll learn to produce easily-modified flat drawings, fashion sketches, patterns, storyboards, textile designs, and accessory designs. Our Illustrator for Fashion, Apparel, and accessories design classes can also be tailored to your specific needs.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction
In this introductory Adobe Illustrator course, you discover the tools that will help you to create professional quality artwork. This Illustrator class introduces you to the workspace, tools for creating shapes, and additional options for adding color and text. You also discover how to use layers so that you can maximize your productivity right away.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced
In this advanced Adobe Illustrator course you discover how to take advantage of symbols, effects, styles, and transparencies along with advanced drawing and blending techniques. This Illustrator class covers advanced techniques for creating artwork with more impact, while using the tools to work more efficiently.
Private or custom Adobe Illustrator Training Classes
AGI offers customized Adobe Illustrator training at your office or at one of our training centers. Whether you need introductory or advanced Adobe Illustrator training, our expert Illustrator trainers are available to assist you with learning these creative design tools:
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- Call AGI at (800) 851-9237 or (781) 376-6044 to talk with a representative about our Adobe Illustrator training courses
About AGI's Adobe Illustrator Training Classes
AGI’s team of Illustrator trainers have been teaching Illustrator for more than a decade. They’ve written best-selling books on Illustrator, and have trained designers, creative professionals, and businesses to use Illustrator to quickly get the graphics they need with the desired effects. Adobe has even called upon our team of expert Illustrator trainers to deliver training to their employees—you can be confident that you are learning from the best when you take Illustrator classes with AGI or hire AGI to deliver Illustrator training for your group.
- Learn more about AGI's Adobe Illustrator Training Expertise (pdf)
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- AGI’s Illustrator training classes are the best place to learn Illustrator. You’ll learn Illustrator from the authors of these Illustrator training books:
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AGI Instructors are the authors of the Adobe Illustrator CS6 Digital Classroom book.
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AGI Instructors are the authors of the Adobe Illustrator CS5 Digital Classroom book.
Adobe Illustrator Training for Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design
Illustrator for Fashion, Apparel, Accessories & Textile Class Length: 2 days
This Adobe Illustrator training class provides a foundation for creating fashion, apparel, and accessories designs using Adobe Illustrator. Whether you are moving from a proprietary system or CAD to Adobe Illustrator or moving from traditional pen-and-ink to Adobe Illustrator, this training class helps you master the Adobe Illustrator tools necessary for fashion, apparel, and accessories design. AGI has trained thousands of fashion and apparel designers around the globe on how to best use the tools in Adobe Illustrator to create fashion, apparel, and accessories using the latest creative tools. Our customers include many of the largest labels and designers in the world, and our global presence has us delivering Adobe Illustrator training from the fashion centers of New York City, Paris, Milan, and Hong Kong. AGI’s curriculum for this Adobe Illustrator training has been designed in cooperation with AGI’s on-staff Adobe Illustrator experts and on-staff Fashion Institute of Technology graduates. This Adobe Illustrator training class is offered as a private or custom class and is focused on your needs to design apparel and accessories with Adobe Illustrator. For private and customized training, contact a training consultant at 781-376-6044.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, and Accessories Design Course Dates
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Jun 6 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 7 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $795 | |
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Jun 6 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 7 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $795 | |
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Jun 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 11 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $795 | |
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Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $795 | |
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Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $795 | |
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Jul 10 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 11 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $795 | |
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Aug 5 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 6 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $795 | |
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Aug 5 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 6 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $795 | |
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Aug 5 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 6 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $795 | |
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Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $795 | |
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Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $795 | |
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Sep 18 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 19 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $795 |
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Fashion, Apparel, Accessories, and Textile Design Course Topics
- Getting started in the Illustrator workspace
- Working with artboards
- Selection overview
- Zoom/navigation
- Building shapes
- Taking advantage of Smart Guides
- Creating custom shapes with the Shape Builder tool
- Using Pathfinder
- Transforming your shapes
- Creating shapes by reflecting content
- Working with strokes
- Creating and saving custom stitching
- Creating custom brushes
- Pen tool tips and tricks
- Using colorplots
- Creating and adding gradients
- Creating global colors
- Creating and editing patterns
- Taking advantage of Live Paint
- Using your files in other applications
AGI's team of experienced instructors are led by Jennifer Smith the design and usability expert and best-selling author.
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Questions about Adobe Illustrator Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Illustrator Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction - Course Length: 2 days or 4 evenings
In this two-day (or four evening) course, you will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to create high quality illustrations, logos, and other custom artwork. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to the powerful Pen tool, discover how to transform existing shapes, and learn how to add color to drawn objects. You’ll also use layers to organize your artwork, and explore the options for exporting Illustrator files.
This Illustrator training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location, as a private or custom Adobe Illustrator class at your location or as an online Illustrator class. This Illustrator training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Illustrator Digital Classroom, so you learn from Illustrator experts and instructors when you take an Illustrator class with AGI.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Introduction Course Dates
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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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Jun 17 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 18 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 | |
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Jun 18 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 19 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 | |
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Jul 15 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 16 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Aug 12 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 13 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 | |
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Sep 16 2013 - 9:30am to Sep 17 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 |
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction: Topics Covered
Module 1: Getting to Know the Adobe Illustrator Workspace
- Exploring the interface
- Choosing a workspace
- Opening a file
- Using artboards
- Changing your view
- Zooming and scrolling
- Using tools and panels
- Exploring the Control panel
- Working with panels and the dock
- Saving workspaces and shortcuts
Module 2: Illustrator Essentials
- Using the shape tools
- Repositioning and visually resizing the shapes
- Putting the Transform panel to work
- Constraining a shape
- Entering exact dimensions
- Selecting artwork
- Using the shape and transform tools
- Introducing layers
- Cutting and pasting objects
- Repeating transformations
Module 3: Adding Color
- Exploring the Appearance panel
- Changing colors
- Adding effects
- Using Live Paint
- Adding a symbol
- Saving swatches
- Selecting the same color
- Creating a color group
- Using the Color panel
- Adding Pantone colors
Module 4: Working with the Drawing Tools
- Understanding the Pen tool
- Drawing straight, curved and hinged lines
- Tracing images
- Creating a tracing template
- Working with Image Trace
- Using the Line, Pencil and Eraser tools
- Editing existing paths
- Adding and removing points
- Cutting and joining paths
- Combining shapes with the Shape Builder
Module 5: Exploring Additional Color Options
- Adding tonal values with gradients
- Customizing an existing gradient
- Saving the gradient
- Applying a second instance of the gradient
- Using the Gradient panel
- Updating a gradient
- Creating and using patterns
- Creating a bounding box
- Applying the pattern
- Editing a pattern fill
- Locating existing patterns
- Finishing up the illustration
- Creating a Color Group
- Using the Color Guide
Module 6: Working with and Formatting Text
- Formatting text
- Paragraph formatting
- Using paragraph and character styles
- Editing styles
- Putting text on a path
- Warping text
- Putting text in a shape
- Creating outlines
- Checking spelling
- Using Find and Replace
Module 7: An Introduction to Layers
- Getting to know the Layers panel
- Using layers to organize your illustrations
- Using the Layers panel to make selections
- Creating new layers
- Showing and hiding layers
- Locking and unlocking layers
- Rearranging layers
- Moving items between layers
- Remembering layers when pasting
- Creating a template layer
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction: Prerequisites
We recommend that you have the Adobe Illustrator application before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Adobe website.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Introduction: Course Materials
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official Illustrator training guides and books for Adobe Systems.
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Questions about Adobe Illustrator Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Illustrator Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced, Class Length: 2 days
Discover the power and versatility of vector artwork in this advanced Adobe Illustrator training course. This class takes you beyond the basics to learn the many capabilities available to you in Illustrator. This two-day course also covers troubleshooting for production personnel as well as advanced techniques for interesting design effects.
This Illustrator training class has been updated For Adobe Illustrator C65, but training for previous versions of Adobe Illustrator are also available. This Illustrator training class is available as a regularly scheduled class at AGI’s classroom location or as a private or custom Illustrator class at your location or as an online Illustrator class. This Illustrator training class is delivered by the instructors who wrote the Adobe Illustrator Digital Classroom, so you learn from Illustrator experts and instructors when you take an Illustrator class with AGI.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class - Advanced Course Dates
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May 28 2013 - 9:30am to May 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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May 28 2013 - 9:30am to May 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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May 28 2013 - 9:30am to May 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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May 28 2013 - 9:30am to May 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 | |
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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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Jun 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jun 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 | |
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Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $795 | |
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Jul 24 2013 - 9:30am to Jul 25 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 | |
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Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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Online Training | $695 | |
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Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Boston | $695 | |
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Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training New York City | $695 | |
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Aug 28 2013 - 9:30am to Aug 29 2013 - 4:30pm
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AGI Training Philadelphia | $695 |
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Advanced Course Topics
Module 1: Illustrator Essentials skills review
- Setting up the artboard
- Creating a background shape
- Combining shapes
- Sampling a color
- Applying a fill and stroke
- Applying color and effects
- Aligning and distributing shapes
- Adding text
- Distorting a shape
- Importing an image
Module 2: Working with symbols
- Understanding symbols and instances
- Cleaning out the symbol library
- Creating symbols
- Editing symbols
- Importing a symbol library
- Modifying symbol instances
- Using the symbolism tools
- Editing nested symbols
- Replacing symbols
- Saving symbol libraries
Module 3: Using effects and transparency
- Working with the Appearance panel
- Applying effects
- Editing effects
- Using graphic styles
- Creating and saving graphic styles
- Working with object transparency
- Experimenting with multiple opacities
- Understanding blending modes
- Saving and importing graphic styles
- Applying graphic styles to layers and symbols
Module 4: Exporting and saving files
- Saving using the AI format
- Saving an illustration with layers
- Saving a layered PDF
- Exporting for Photoshop
- Integrating with InDesign
- Integrating with Flash
- Integrating with Microsoft Expression Blend
- Integrating with Premiere and After Effects
- Saving as EPS
- Saving for Web
Module 5: Advanced blending techniques
- Using the Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator
- Applying a gradient
- Understanding linear vs. radial gradients
- Using Gradient Mesh options
- Adjusting a mesh
- Revisiting Blend Options
- Selecting multiple mesh points
- Overlapping images
- Using the Mesh tool
- Adding a highlight
Module 6: Adobe Illustrator new features
- 64-bit support
- New, adjustable user interface
- Image Trace
- Pattern Options panel
- Gradients on strokes
- Make Mask and Release button
- Expandable color spectrum
- Character panel enhancements
- Transform panel additions
- Redesigned Control pane
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Advanced Prerequisites
We recommend that you have the Adobe Illustrator CS5 software before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it from the Adobe website.
Adobe Illustrator Training Class Advanced Course Materials
You will receive a comprehensive course manual for this class developed by the Adobe Certified Instructors at AGI. AGI instructors that have created many of the official Illustrator training guides and books for Adobe Systems.
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Questions about Adobe Illustrator Training Classes? Interested in private or customized Adobe Illustrator Training Classes? Call to speak with a training consultant: 781-376-6044.
AGI's team of experienced instructors are led by Jennifer Smith the design and usability expert and best-selling author of more than 20 books including Creative Cloud for Dummies, Creative Suite for Dummies, and Photoshop Digital Classroom. Classes are led by experienced professionals who have extensive professional and training experience.
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