Illustrator ACP

• What is Adobe Illustrator and what is it used for
• Why use Adobe Illustrator instead of Photoshop – raster vs vector.
• Creating a documents
• Navigating the workspace and file naming/saving
• Creating shapes with the tool bar
• Transforming shapes: scale, rotate
• Colour, learn about Illustrators impressive colour functions, including Adobe Color and  Libraries.
• Layers
• Alignment panel
• transparency

• Grouping
• Artboards
• Curvature tool
• The stroke
• Width tool
• Text
• Gradients
• Shape builder

• Cutting tools
• Pathfinder
• Live corners
• Selection tool
• Free transform
• Pen tool
• Anchor point tool

• Image trace
• Patterns
• Magic wand and the lasso tools for selecting (wolf & shells files)
• Clipping masks with a knit pattern

• Clipping masks generally
• Appearance panel
• Exporting
• Further type tools
• Brushes

• Transparency masks
• 3D effects
• Effects
• Graphic styles
• Effect tools - new video
• Fox exercise
• Blending tool

• Perspective tools and grid
• Symbols
• Blending modes
• Guides

• Document bleed
• Printing
• Importing files
• Stray points and smoothen tools
• Recolouring

• Engaging content
• A variety of different ways to learn
• Clear guidelines to work through the practice exercises
• Constructive feedback from tutors on your submitted work
• Technical assistance from your tutors

This course will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

After the end of the course will take the Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) exam. On passing the ACP exam will earn you the Adobe Certified Associate accreditation. You'll receive a digital badge for social media platforms like LinkedIn and a digital certificate.

The ACP certification validates expertise in Adobe Illustrator, enhancing career prospects and boosting professional credibility. It instils confidence, serves as tangible proof of skills, and provides a competitive edge in the job market. Overall, the ACP certification supports career advancement and professional growth in digital creativity.

You will need access to a laptop/desktop computer (Mac/PC) with Adobe Illustrator installed.

If you don't have an Adobe licence, consider the following options from Adobe:

• Free one-week trial from Adobe.
• One-month single application subscription for £32.98* per month, cancel anytime.
• Annual application licence for £262.51* or monthly for £21.98* (early cancellation fees apply).
• Subscribe to all Creative Cloud apps under the same types above but for all the Adobe Creative cloud apps.

 Please visit the Adobe website to find out more. 

*prices are correct as of 10 September 2024

There are no entry requirements for this Adobe Illustrator course and previous experience is not necessary, however, you should be confident in the use of IT generally.