Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

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Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

Overview

Course Date:
08 Apr 2024 to 09 Apr 2024
Registration Period:
29 Feb 2024 to 24 Mar 2024
Time:
09:30 AM to 06:00 PM,
15 hours
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic
Funding:
Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed.
You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is new run.

Course Objective

Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals is a short course to designing graphics using Adobe Illustrator. The course orientates the participants to the workspace and importation process of different types of graphics including integration with Adobe Photoshop. It touches on basic layering and drawing tools, blend modes and integrating text for visual appeal.

This course aims to equip participants with the necessary fundamental vector creation skills to take on entry level graphics designer roles. By the end of the course, participants should be able to turn approved sketches or drafts and turn them into screen or print design outcomes.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Set up a document and artboard

2. Work with graphics in layers

3. Draw using drawing tools

4. Create complex shapes

5. Create and format type

6. Import Raster Images

7. Change artwork colours using Generative Recolour tool (NEW)

8. Create Patterns

9. Use graphic styles and symbols

10. Export an artboard

Topics to be covered

1. Introduction

2. Document Setup and Artboards

3. Working with Layers

4. Drawing Tools

5. Pathfinder

6. Typography

7. Integrating Raster Images

8. Colour, Colour Gradients, Live Paint and Patterns

9. Styles and Symbols

10. Adobe Firefly (Generative AI)

11. Exporting your Artwork

Minimum Requirements

Basic English Proficiency and Computer Literacy

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Completion (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who pass the assessment and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

Graphics Designer/Design Assistant

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of prevailing GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility	SkillsFuture Funding	GST*	Subsidised Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above¹	$405.00	$12.15	$57.15
Singapore Citizens aged below 40	$315.00	$12.15	$147.15
Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders	$315.00	$12.15	$147.15
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders²	$405.00	$12.15	$57.15
Others (Full fees payable)	$0.00	$40.50	$490.50

As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants is calculated based on prevailing GST rate after baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹ Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here.
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

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