How long does the Illustrator CC Basics course take?

The Illustrator CC Basics course lasts three days and is taught in the Open Learning format. This means that you work at your own pace with a clearly structured book and practice files, while an experienced trainer is on hand to give you personal guidance. You match the content and the level of detail to your own learning objectives, so that you make the most of the three days.

Do you need prior knowledge for the Illustrator CC Basics course?

No, the Illustrator CC Basics course requires no prior knowledge. The course is designed specifically for beginners and hobbyists with little or no experience of Illustrator. Basic computer experience is enough. Thanks to the Open Learning format, the trainer works at your pace and towards your learning objectives, so you master the basic techniques step by step.

Is the Illustrator CC Basics course suitable for Mac users?

Yes, the Illustrator CC Basics course is suitable for Mac users. The course is taught on PCs, but because Illustrator works almost identically on Mac and Windows, you can apply everything you learn directly on your own Apple device. You work with the latest version of Illustrator CC and receive a book with exercises and practice files that you can also use at home on your Mac.

Which topics are covered in the Illustrator CC Basics course?

In the Illustrator CC Basics course you learn the basic techniques for vector illustrations. Among other things, you work on selecting, transforming and combining objects, creating and editing shapes, drawing curves with the Pen tool, tracing images, applying gradients and colours, working with text and layers, and preparing PDFs for print. You also pick up handy tips and tricks.

What can you create with Illustrator after the basics course?

After the Illustrator CC Basics course you will be able to create vector illustrations, logos, icons and typographic designs independently. You draw shapes and curves with the Pen tool, work with colours and gradients, trace images and convert your design into a print-ready PDF. You master the basic techniques for developing professional vector images that retain their quality at any size.

What is the Open Learning format on the Illustrator CC Basics course?

The Open Learning format means you follow the Illustrator CC Basics course at your own pace, with personal guidance from a trainer. You work independently through the course material and decide for yourself which topics get more attention. That way the content matches your own learning objectives. An experienced trainer is on hand throughout to answer questions and help you further.

When should you choose a classroom-based Illustrator basics course instead of YouTube tutorials or an online course?

Classroom training works better if you want to lay the foundations in a structured way and receive direct feedback on your drawing work. YouTube tutorials show individual tricks, but lack coherence: you learn an effect, but not why you control the pen tool in a particular way or how to build up compound paths logically. In the Illustrator CC Basics course at Learnit you work for three days according to the Open Learning format. This means the trainer follows your pace and goes into greater depth on the topics where you get stuck. You receive a book with exercises and practice files to take away as a reference work. Choose self-study if you want to try things out as a hobby. Choose a classroom course if you are going to use Illustrator professionally for logos, icons or print work and want to acquire a workable foundation quickly, without gaps.

What do you get in the Illustrator CC Basics course that you don't learn from e-learning or a self-study book?

A classroom-based Illustrator CC Basics course gives you three things that self-study rarely offers. First, direct feedback from an experienced trainer on your drawing technique, for example when working with the Pen tool, curves and compound paths. That is exactly where beginners get stuck in e-learning courses, because mistakes in anchor points or paths are visually hard to diagnose without someone looking over your shoulder. Second, in the Open Learning format you work towards your own learning objectives and at your own pace, so the depth of each topic (gradients, typography, layers, print-ready PDFs) adapts accordingly. Third, you receive a workbook with exercise files that you can use as a reference work after the course. Self-study is cheaper, but slower and without correction of sloppy drawing technique.

What is the difference between Illustrator and Photoshop, and why would you start with Illustrator?

Illustrator and Photoshop are both part of Adobe Creative Cloud, but they work in fundamentally different ways. Illustrator is vector software: you draw with mathematical paths, which makes your work infinitely scalable without any loss of quality. Photoshop works with pixels (raster), which is ideal for photo editing but unusable for logos that need to be sharp on a business card and on a lorry alike. For logos, icons, illustrations and typography you choose Illustrator. For photo retouching and composition you choose Photoshop. In the Illustrator CC Basics course you learn vector drawing, working with the Pen tool, colours and gradients, text and layers, and creating print-ready PDFs in three days. If you need both in your work, Illustrator is often the logical starting point: thinking in vectors is a different discipline from pixel editing.

Which type of designer or professional is the Illustrator CC Basics course intended for, and when is it better to choose a more advanced course?

The Illustrator CC Basics course is intended for beginners with little or no experience of Illustrator. Think of marketers, communications staff, junior graphic designers, entrepreneurs who want to create their own logo or icons, and hobbyists. You will learn the basic techniques for vector drawing, working with the Pen tool, colours, gradients, text and layers, and creating print-ready PDFs. Do you already have experience with Illustrator and want to go deeper into, for example, advanced typography, complex illustrations or efficient workflows? Then a follow-up course would suit you better. The basic course focuses on building a solid foundation, not on specialist techniques. Not sure about your level? Then choose the basics: thanks to the Open Learning format, the pace and depth are tailored to your learning objectives.

How do I know after the Illustrator CC Basics course whether my design is print-ready?

In the Illustrator CC Basics course you learn how to prepare a file for the printer and how to export a PDF suitable for print. You work with vector shapes, so your illustration stays sharp at any size, from business card to billboard. Key points covered include setting up and applying colours, working with layers and correctly building paths and compound paths. Professional print work also involves requirements around colour mode (CMYK), bleed and fonts that you will often come across in practice. The basics course gives you the foundation to deliver a print-ready PDF file for standard print work such as logos, flyers and icons. For complex production processes such as packaging or large format, additional experience or a follow-up course is useful.

How does the Illustrator CC Basics course relate to a follow-up course, and what can you learn afterwards?

The Illustrator CC Basics course lays the foundation: you get to know the workspace, draw and transform objects, work with the Pen tool, colours and gradients, text, layers and creating print-ready PDFs. You work at the level of simple to medium-sized illustrations, logos and icons. A follow-up course builds on this with topics such as advanced drawing techniques, complex shape building, patterns, advanced typography, effects and brushes, and setting up larger files or house-style elements efficiently. Choose the basics course if you are still unfamiliar with vector work or if you create designs only occasionally. Choose a follow-up course if you work with Illustrator daily and want to design faster, in a more structured way and with more depth. The basics course lasts three days in open learning format, so the level of depth is matched to your own pace.

Illustrator CC Basics course (3 days)

Name: Illustrator CC Basics
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With Illustrator CC you design vector illustrations that always stay razor-sharp. In this three-day basics course you learn to draw, edit shapes, work with colour and text, and create professional logos and illustrations. Fully adapted to your own pace thanks to the Open Learning format.

Description

In this Illustrator CC Basics course you will get to know the complete working environment of Illustrator in three days, the standard for creating vector images. You will work with objects, shapes, paths and the Pen tool, and learn to draw, transform and combine.

You will work with colours, gradients, text and layers, and discover how to trace images and build compound paths. You will also learn how to create a print-ready PDF file. Along the way you will pick up practical tips and tricks that make your work in Illustrator faster and more accurate.

The course follows the open learning format. This means that the pace, the order and the depth of the topics are matched to your own learning objectives and prior knowledge. You work independently on assignments, with an experienced trainer directly available for explanation and feedback.

Topics

During this three-day training course, the following topics may be covered, among others:

Getting to know the Illustrator workspace
Adding, selecting and aligning objects
Transforming and combining objects
Creating and editing shapes
Creating compound paths
Drawing and editing curves with the Pen tool
Tracing images
Creating and editing gradients
Setting and applying colours
Working with text
Working with layers
Creating PDFs for the printer
Handy tips and tricks

Because the course is taught according to the Open Learning format, you match the content and the level of detail of the topics to your own learning objectives and pace.

Result

After this course you work independently in Illustrator and create your own vector illustrations. You draw shapes, edit paths with the Pen tool and combine objects into a coherent design. You apply colours, gradients and typography in your work and deliver your files print-ready as PDFs. This allows you to design your own logos, icons and illustrations that stay sharp at any size.

Target audience

This course is intended for anyone with little or no experience of Illustrator who wants to learn how to create vector images such as illustrations and logos. Even if you have no specific application in mind yet and simply want to discover what is possible, this is the right place for you. You work with the latest version of the software.

Teaching method

You take this training course according to the Open Learning format. This means that you work at your own pace on the topics that matter to you. An experienced trainer is present all day to guide you, answer your questions and help you further wherever you get stuck.

You work with a clearly structured course book and accompanying exercise files. This lets you get started right away with practical assignments and build up your knowledge step by step. Because you are in a small group, you get plenty of personal attention and can tailor the content to your own learning objectives.

Prior knowledge

You do not need any specific prior knowledge for this course. Can you use a computer and do you know how to open a program and save files? Then you can get started straight away. Experience with Illustrator or graphic design is not required.

Comments

You follow this course in the open learning format. This means that you work independently in a small group with an experienced trainer alongside you, who guides you personally at your own pace and level. This allows you to zoom in on the topics that are most relevant to you.

Course format

This training is offered on the basis of our Open Learning teaching method. This means that you work independently, with active guidance from our trainer, to master the material. That way you can achieve your learning objectives at your own pace, without being held back by fellow participants working faster or slower. The trainer makes sure that you stay on schedule and meet your learning objectives. This form of learning leaves room for a tailored approach. You have the opportunity to bring in examples from your own practice and IT environment, so that your learning is even more specific. more...

Language

The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.

Number of days:

3 days

Course times:

from 10 am to 5 pm

Study load:

21 hours

Education level:

This training is suitable for all levels.

Exemptions:

Exemptions do not apply to this course.

Preparation time:

No preparation time applies to this course.

Certificate:

At the end of the course, a certificate is issued as proof of participation.

The best training for you

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Moving forward together

Taking a training course at Learnit means learning together. Together with your experienced trainer, together with your course group or together with your colleagues. And whether you take the training at home, at your office or at one of our training locations, we are always available to help you. To share our knowledge with you in a way that is genuinely useful to you. Getting further together through personal attention and understanding each other well; that is what we believe in.

Apply it directly in your work

Learning theory from a book that you can then hardly use in your work? Not at Learnit! Whichever training you take with us, you can put it to use at your workplace straight away. Because of the unique learning objectives you set together with the trainer at the start of the training. Because of the alternation between theory and (interactive) practical assignments. And by bringing the challenges you face in your daily work along to the training.