Illustrator
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)
Taught by Christopher Goss or Joost De Geyter.
Click here for Christopher's profile.
Click here for Joost's profile.

Adobe Illustrator is one of the most powerful vector based software available to graphic designers, illustrators and digital artists.  Some of the practical applications of the software include: digital art and illustration, poster design, business card design, pattern design, and any 2D design.  Primarily a tutorial based learning environment, you will be guided through the various aspects of the software, from basic concepts to more advanced techniques.  The topics covered in the lessons are as follows:

Introduction to the Illustrator work area
Selecting and Aligning
Creating Shapes
Transforming Objects
Drawing with the Pen Tool
Using Colors
Working with placed images
How to use typographic elements
Working with Layers
Gradient Mesh and Gradients
Creating patterns
Using Clipping Masks
Brushes and Symbols
Graphic Styles and Effects
Preparing files for the web and print

Upon completion of this course you will have gained an in-depth practical knowledge of the software Adobe illustrator, which will empower you to create digital art, design and illustration on your computer.

Course Title: Illustrator
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Fall Session 2008: October 8th to December 13th

Section E: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 8th to December 10th (Course Code: IL107)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section F: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 8th to December 10th (Course Code: IL108)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section G: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)  Registration Closed
10 weeks from October 11th to December 13th (Course Code: IL109)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Winter Session 2009: February 18th to April 25th

Section A: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from February 18th to April 22nd (Course Code: IL103)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section B: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from February 18th to April 22nd (Course Code: IL104)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from February 21st to April 25th (Course Code: IL105)
Location: ELC Learning Annex

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Annex during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Winter Session will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 7th and 8th, 2009, at the ELC Learning Annex between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m..  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 6 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)
 

.For detailed information, please feel free to contact one of our program coordinators: Telephone: 55889133 Fax: 55889133 EMAIL: inquiry(at)shanghai-classes.com
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