Illustrator Course in Durban

ILLUSTRATOR ESSENTIAL TRAINING

Learn how to design high-quality vector artwork for print or the web in Adobe Illustrator. This Illustrator course in Durban is led by Adobe Certified Instructors ensuring you get international level training.

is this course for you ?

AUDIENCE

Illustrator is the industry standard when it comes to creating vector artwork. Adobe Illustrator has all the tools and features you need to design anything from a simple logo to highly detailed illustrations.

This beginner-friendly Illustrator course in Durban will equip you with essential skills so that you can create vector-based images for all manner of print and web design. Illustrator skills are a must in any design environment, and with Pixel Craft’s Illustrator course you will get those very skills.

skills you will acquire

OUTCOMES

As the course progresses you will develop your Illustrator abilities, so that you can bring your ideas and designs to digital reality.
By the end of the course you will be able to :

Produce Digital Art : Use brush and pencil strokes to vector paths to create digital art.
Design for Print : Create design work for digital print , as well as "cuttable" line work for vinyl and laser cutting.
Design Mockups :Create website and app mockups for clients to critique before going into production

COURSE FEE

R 7 200

what you will learn

OUTLINE

This course has been designed by our Adobe Certified Instructors to equip you with the Illustrator skills you need, in the shortest amount of time. This is a brief outline of what you will learn- we often cover much more(depending on the class dynamic and needs)

1 Introduction to Illustrator

Intro to Vector Graphic
The User Interface
Keyboard Shortcuts
Creating New Documents
Modifying Artboards
Navigation (Zoom and Pan)
Outline Mode

Create and Edit Objects

Vector Objects
Selecting Existing Objects
Deleting Objects
Drawing Objects
Transforming Objects
Managing Objects
Editing Objects
Pathfinder
Compound Paths
Offset Paths
Path Tools
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Appearances

Strokes
Filling Colour
Creating New Colours
Global Colours
Spot Colours
Tints
Converting Colours
Gradients
Patterns
Clipping Masks
Blend Tool
Expanding Appearances

The Pen Tool

Strokes
Filling Colour
Creating New Colours
Global Colours
Spot Colours
Tints
Converting Colours
Gradients
Patterns
Clipping Masks
Blend Tool
Expanding Appearances

Typography

Strokes
Filling Colour
Creating New Colours
Global Colours
Spot Colours
Tints
Converting Colours
Gradients
Patterns
Clipping Masks
Blend Tool
Expanding Appearances

Layers

Layer Basics
Managing Layers
Moving Objects to layers

Finishing and Output

Layer Basics
Managing Layers
Moving Objects to layers

Course outline is subject to change.

Pixel Craft is accredited by Adobe as an Adobe Authorised Training Centre . Our instructors are internationally certified as experts to deliver training in Adobe products.

provisional dates *

SCHEDULE

* Provisional dates are subject to change.
If you wish to query availabilty please call : 031 207 3900

Top reasons to

STUDY @ PIXEL

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Learn with hands-on training that gives you the practical experience required for the design industry.

CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS

Pixel Craft instructors are industry experienced professionals, and certified instructors.

ACCREDITED INSTITUTE

Established in 2013, Pixel Craft in an Adobe Authorised Training Centre and a Seta accredited company.

PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT

Learn on industry standard computers, software, photography and video production equipment.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS

Pixel Craft labs and studios have been designed to simulate the professional design environment.

SMALL CLASSES

We guarantee individual attention and a cohesive learning experience with no more than 12 per class.

CAREER PREPARATION

Our courses are designed to prepare you with the knowledge. skills and confidence to succeed in your career in the design industry.

STUDENT SUPPORT

We provide student support via live consults, email and whatsapp so that you don’t fall behind.

JOB PLACEMENT

We are regularly contacted by design companies for graduates. When these opportunities arise, we recommend our best learners for these positions.

Pixel Craft has a process where they take you through building your knowledge one step at a time. By the end of the course, you won't remember who you were before you started!

Nicolene Gush

The rich knowledge that Pixel Craft has instilled us with has been an absolute game changer during this creative journey! I highly recommend the Graphic and Media Design Course for all ambitious creatives .

Sarada Mahabeer

Joining this course was the BEST decision I could have ever made. Throughout the course, we were not only taught how to use the programs needed but as well given guidance on how to start our career as a graphic designers.

Michael Dormehl

I've always been passionate about art and design but I was afraid of pursuing it as a career. I'm glad to say that we were taught everything we needed to needed to know. this is a professional, fast-paced well organised course. It's the best graphic design course in Durban!

Sunira Manilal

From going in and knowing next to nothing about design, and how to use the software, the instructors and course material had prepared me to be able to start and build my career in graphic and media design.

Caitlin Lankcaster

Doing the graphic and media design course at Pixel Craft was the best decision i made. I started as a beginner and am now able to design anything for my clients! Highly recommended.

Sneh Nbonambi

I was greatly impressed by the excellent training I had received from this institution. The training offered at this institute was both practical and on par with industry standards. I would highly recommend this course to all aspiring graphic designers.

Kanya Mbune