Adobe Illustrator: taking it further

Explore a variety of basic graphic, illustration and drawing techniques using Adobe Illustrator and learn about paths and pen tools and how to create gradients, customise brushes, patterns text effects and a lot more.

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Key course information

Dates
18/01/12 - 22/02/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
6 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £160
Senior fee: £129
Concession: £96

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG401

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will build on your skills in drawing and designing with the professional software Adobe Illustrator. Through practical exercises you will consolidate and develop your design and illustration skills and work towards mini projects that will enhance your digital portfolio.
Ideally students should have completed the course ‘Adobe Illustrator: An introduction.’.

What topics will we cover?

- Working with colour, gradients, blends and meshes you will learn to creatively shade illustrations.
- Using the pen tools to manipulate paths and curves with confidence.
- Using pressure sensitive drawing tools and different techniques to create and manipulate artwork
- Understand and explore creative typography
- Saving, filing and exporting work for use in other applications.

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

- Shade illustrations using colour, gradients, blends and meshes.
- Use the pen tools to manipulate paths and curves with confidence.
- Use pressure sensitive drawing tools and different techniques to create and manipulate artwork
- Have an understanding of creative typography
- Save, file and export work for use in other applications.

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

Ideally students should have completed the course ‘Adobe Illustrator: An introduction.’

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.

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 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-projects, discussions and demonstrations. Mini-projects will be supported by individual assistance as and when appropriate.

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?

You can develop your skills in illustration and design through a wide range of digital arts classes including graphics, illustration, Photoshop or other 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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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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