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

Spring Session 2012: March 7th to May 12th

Section A: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 7th to May 9th (Course Code: IL103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 7th to May 9th (Course Code: IL104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: IL105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

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 Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2012 will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from Monday, February 20th through Monday, February 27th, 2012.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 8 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.)