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The objective of this course is to provide learners with Adobe Illustrator knowledge and skills using vector-based drawing software. Learning the basics, providing countless tips and techniques to help you harness Illustrator's powerful design tools to create breath taking works of art.

Pre-requisites

  • Basic English Proficiency and Computer Literacy
  • Participants must have working knowledge of Windows 10 Operating system, how to use a mouse, standard menus and commands, how to open, save, and close files.
  • Able to follow basic instruction of copy and pasting files. Saving, renaming, deleting of files.
  • Familiarity with IT terminology and Creative related work experience are recommended.

Course Outline

Module 1: Project Planning

  • Who You are Talking for and Who You are Talking to
  • Discovering Client Goals
  • Finding the Target Audience
  • The Golden Rule for Client Work
  • Make use of the resources
  • Think
  • Pick and Plan
  • Feedback Loop

Module 2: The Principles of design

  • The Principles of Emphasis or Focal Point
  • The Principles of Contrast
  • The Principles of Unity
  • The Principles of Variety
  • The Principles of Balance
  • The Principles of Proportion or Scale
  • The Principles of Repetition and Pattern
  • The Principles of Movement and Rhythm
  • Avoid the clichs (copyright issue)

Module 3: Document setup and working with Artboard for design

  • Create a new document
  • Arranging multiple documents
  • Exploring the workspace
  • Changing the view of artwork
  • Navigating multiple artboards
  • Using the artboards panel
  • Working with artboards

Module 4: Working with Layers for design

  • Understanding layers
  • Creating Layers and sublayers
  • Editing Layers and objects

Module 5: Types of drawing tools for design

  • Drawing with basic shapes tools
  • Drawing lines
  • Drawing with the Pen tool
  • Drawing with the Pencil tool
  • Drawing with the Curvature tool
  • Joining with the Join tool
  • Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths
  • Drawing with the Brushes tool

Module 6: Techniques for selecting artwork

  • Selection objects
  • Transforming content
  • Aligning objects
  • Working with groups
  • Exploring object arrangement

Module 7: Placing raster images and converting raster images into vector artwork for design

  • Placing raster image files
  • Working with image links
  • Masking images
  • Converting raster images to editable vector using Image Trace

Module 8: Using Colour, Colour Gradients, Live Paint and Patterns to enhance the design

  • Exploring colour modes
  • Working with Colour
  • Working with Live Paint
  • Creating Patterns

Module 9: Creative uses of Effects, Graphic Styles and apply Symbols for design

  • Using the Appearance panel
  • Using the Live Effects
  • Applying a Photoshop Effect
  • Using Graphic Styles
  • Working with Blended objects
  • Working with Symbols

Module 10: Working Type for design

  • Adding type
  • Formatting type
  • Resizing and reshaping type object
  • Wrapping text
  • Warping text
  • Working with type on a path
  • Creating text outlines

Module 11: Preparing production design materials or documents for print and web

  • Packaging a file
  • Creating a PDF
  • Creating pixel perfect drawing
  • Exporting artboards

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

  • Electronic Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub

Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive e-Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub

  • Statement of Attainment from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), Statement of Attainment (SOAs) will be issued by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) to certify that the participant has achieved the following Competency Standard(s):

- MED-MPN-3028-1.1 – Production Design and Art

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  • NTUC Trade Union House, 73 Bras Basah Road. S.189556, Singapore, Central Singapore Community Development Council 189556

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