Delegates should have a basic familiarity with PCs, Windows or Apple operating systems, use of a keyboard and mouse. Exposure to other graphics software packages is desirable but not essential.

You will learn from an industry expert:

• How to set your page up and do tiling
• Understand Guides and  smart guides
• How to transforming objects
• Do a Bezier drawing
• Understand layers
• Learn to add text
• Use Graphic styles
• Save/AI/EPS/PDF
• Insert and use Hyperlinks

• Overview of the Interface
• Understanding Vector vs Bitmap
• Setting up the Artboard
• Basic Shaping
• Understanding Bezier Drawing
• Merging Using Pathfinder
• Applying Fills
• Colour / Gradients / Patterns
• Using the Mesh Tool
• Using Clipping Masks
• Applying Transparency
• Line Styling
• Using the Cutting Tools
• Outlining Strokes
• Using Offset Path
• Distorting and Perspective
• Enveloping Objects
• Working with Text
• Text Effects
• Adding Columns
• Text Wrap
• Placing Images
• Selecting Objects
• Graphic Styles
• Understanding Layers
• Hiding and Locking Layers
• Using Symbols
• Using the Symbol Sprayer
• 3D – Extrude
• 3D – Revolve
• Mapping Artwork
• Understanding Live Paint
• Tracing Images
• Saving and Exporting to PDF

The course runs from 9:30am through to 4:30pm.

You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.

Included with your course
We provide the following with online and training centre delivered courses.

• Course notes
• Certificate of attendance
• 90 days post course support

Online Delivery
A link to the online training platform will be sent before the course, simply click the link and follow the instructions.

• See Virtual / Remote training information for more details
• Contact us if you'd like to test the platform before the morning of the course
• You can be located anywhere in the world with an internet connection and your computer

Our Training Centres
For training courses run at one of our training centres we include.

• Free onsite parking
• Lunch and refreshments
• Notepad, pen and Polos

Our Norwich on-site parking (NR3 1UB) is free and situated 5 minutes walk along the river to our training centre at St James Mill. If you arrive by train it is about 20 minutes on the Riverside walk or a short taxi ride to get to us. View full directions for Norwich and all our other venues.