Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Adobe Illustrator: an introduction

This course will provide a basic introduction to drawing and design with Adobe Illustrator. Through practical exercises, you will gain experience in the techniques important for graphic designers and illustrators.

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Key course information

Dates
19/11/11 - 17/12/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
5 weeks

Time
10:00 - 13:00

Fees
Full fee: £163
Senior fee: £163
Concession: £107

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VK385

Availability
This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will gain experience with concepts and techniques in using Adobe Illustrator through a series of demonstrations and practical hands-on activities. You will explore a range of the software’s tools and commands to produce a variety of illustrative designs.

What topics will we cover?

- Introduction to Illustrator environment, concepts and terms.
- Utilise the main tools and commands of the program.
- Differentiate between vector objects and bitmaps.
- Understand the concepts behind ‘paths’ and how they work.
- Create, edit and manipulate vector objects.
- Confidently create illustrations based upon simple geometric shapes.
- Utilise the Pen tools to create more complex illustrative forms.
- Apply colour fills and colour strokes to vector objects.
- Work with special effects and filters.
- Incorporate text creatively into your work.
- Use the Transform commands to manipulate and distort objects.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Create basic drawings and designs using Adobe Illustrator.
- Create illustrations based upon simple geometric shapes.
- Utilise the Pen tools to create more complex illustrative forms.
- Apply colour fills and strokes.
- Apply special effects and filters to your artwork.
- Incorporate text into your work.
- Use the transformation tools to manipulate shapes.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

No previous knowledge of Illustrator is required but you will need some experience using the Apple Mac or, if PC based, using creative software on a PC.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course consists of practical exercises, mini-tasks, discussions and demonstrations. Mini-tasks will be supported by one-to-one tuition where necessary.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Further graphics or digital arts classes at City Lit. Please see the course guide or browse the website for further details.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
12/10/11 to 02/11/11	Wed	18:00 - 21:00	4 weeks	£108	£108	£55	VG374	Finished	» Select
19/11/11 to 17/12/11	Sat	10:00 - 13:00	5 weeks	£163	£163	£107	VK385	Finished	» Select

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