Our Advanced Illustrator course shows experienced Illustrator users how to include special effects and other advanced features in graphics and illustrations for publication and for the web. The course is suitable for experienced users of Illustrator wishing to master advanced techniques.
Mastering the pen tool
Creating paths with the paintbrush tool
Using calligraphic mode
Using variable width mode
Radial symmetry and its uses
Creating blends and tiles
Effective use of layers
Creating custom views
Masking techniques
Transparency effects
Blending modes
Using the blend tool
Creating a blend within text
Mastering compound paths
3-D simulation through shading
Isometric representation of objects
Understanding filter operations
Using pathfinder operations
Creating text effects
Applying envelopes
Customising graph design
Illustrator and page layout
Importing text
Linking text boxes
Mixing text and graphics
Text wrap
Creating web designs
Creating slices
Defining hyperlinks
Creating image maps
Pixel preview mode
Creating Flash movies
Printing and output options
Preparing graphics for separation
Optimising graphics for the web
Exporting navigation buttons
Exporting slices