Illustrator CS5 Advanced Techniques

Our Advanced Illustrator course lets you build on your existing skills and explore some of the more advanced techniques available when working with this increasingly powerful software package.

Whether you're a large corporation or a small studio, you can take advantage of the power of Illustrator CS5 to create distinctive vector artwork, using features like the gradient mesh tool, perspective drawing, beautiful strokes and lots more.

About this Illustrator Course

Illustrator CS5 Advanced Techniques is focused on people who have used Illustrator for some time, or have already attended our beginners Illustrator training course.

The course is made up of 2 days of advanced classroom based Illustrator instruction which can be completed either at our London or York centres or your own location. This is then supported and extended by 12 months access to our learning management system containing video tutorials, exercises, sample files and instructor led support forums.

The Instructors

Our Illustrator instructors all have years of experience working with Illustrator in a professional capacity and have all attained Adobe Certified Expert and Adobe Certified Instructor status. Equally important, they have many years of real world experience working with the products, and are active participants in the beta programs for new version, something which is reflected in the courses.

The Audience 
This Illustrator course is suitable for anybody who already has experience of working with Illustrator. You should have already attended our basic Illustrator training course or have equivalent experience.

If you are unsure which Illustrator course is most suitable then why not try our free Illustrator Skills Test to help you test your current skills.

The Prerequisites
This course is an advanced Illustrator class. You should have already attended the basic Illustrator course or have equivalent experience before attempting this course.

Illustrator Course - Topics

The following modules are covered in this course:

• Intro to the Advanced Illustrator training course
• Using the Appearance panel
• Creating Complex Illustrations
• Effects and Styles
• Colour
• Brushes
• Tracing graphics - Live Trace Advanced
• Coloring Artwork Using Live Paint
• Symbols - Advanced
• More about paths
• Color
• Outputting Documents
• Blending shapes
• Exporting Graphics for the Web
• Gradient Mesh tool
• Creating an Interactive PDF
• Perspective Drawing
• Beautiful Strokes
• Bristle Brush
• Multiple Artboards
• Shape Builder Tool
• Using Illustrator for Flash*
• Roundtrip editing with Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5*

* These units are covered as online learning modules and may be covered in the classroom.

Previous Feedback From Our Illustrator Courses

Here's what some of our past delegates thought of our Illustrator courses:

"Alex was very patient and was able to answer my questions clearly."
Marketing Manager, Igloo

"Really helpful and clear, he always goes through things if you haven't got it straight away and is very patient"
Designer, Marks and Spencer

"Excellent skills, could answer all my random questions easily and happily."
Designer, Titan

"The center was comfortable to work in, while the instructor was very clear and answered all our questions"
Creative Assistant, The Walt Disney Company

If you are looking for an advanced Illustrator training course that actually works then call us on 0800 156 0777.