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Adobe Illustrator

Become proficient in Illustrator in just one weekend

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Adobe Illustrator

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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Course Details

At last, a class created for Mac-based designers ready to learn Adobe Illustrator. In this weekend class, students will work on individual Mac computers in a lab setting. You will learn how to create vector images including logos, illustrations, and special type treatment. Students will become comfortable using bezier curves, the lines tool, and the text tool, as well as how to use colors and gradients. You will also learn how to export Illustrator files into other applications such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and for use on the web.

In this class, you will learn how to:

  • Draw images using the pen tool
  • Use color creation, using swatches and gradients
  • Use special effects and filters
  • Make masks and compound paths
  • Properly use the type tool

By the end of class, you can expect to have:
A working knowledge of the layout capabilities of Illustrator on a Mac

Admission Requirements
Students should be comfortable working on a Mac. Please submit a letter of interest and work history.

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Instructor Bio

Patricia Ryan
Patricia Ryan is an art director and graphic designer with extensive publishing experience. She has had over 15 years experience in the design industry, including many years in magazine publishing. As an art director and graphic designer for companies such as Hachette Filipacchi, American Media, and Rodale, Patricia has gained vast knowledge and experience working with InDesign, Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Testimonials


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Testimonials

This class was phenomenal! Patricia is clearly a master on the subject, and she was able to convey that knowledge in a concise, focused, and very approachable way. I wholeheartedly recommend this course to every editor and writer out there -- freelance or staff. -- Elisa Agostinho

"Patricia is very knowledgeable in all areas of design. She easily taught a class with people from all different disciplines. The weekend class is great for getting a basic overview of how the program works and gives you tools to implement projects for yourself." -- Donna Gronachan

"Patricia is very knowledgeable and presents the subject matter with knowledge and humor. An excellent class for writers and editors who want to enhance their marketability." -- Claudia Perry

"Every job out there expects you to know InDesign, but they don't want to teach it to you. This course gives you all the tools you need to go out there and use the program correctly. I would definitely recommend it!" -- Kate Kenny

"Tricia was amazingly responsive to our questions. It was a pleasure to learn from someone so good-humored, patient, and expert at the program." -- Kaukab Jhumra Smith

"Tricia gave me the tools to learn InDesign in a very efficient way. This class helped me a lot in my first days of work. She's an excellent instructor with a lot of experience in this subject and design experience as well. Thank you, Tricia." -- Carol Jimenez

"Patricia is clear, patient, diplomatic, expert, efficient, energetic, and has a sense of humor. I'd study with her again." -- Mary Alford

"Patricia has perfect pitch as an instructor. The amount of information learned and the pacing of the class were exceptional!" -- Lisa Bowie

"Patricia is a terrific instructor who obviously enjoys her subject, is thoroughly knowledgeable, and communicates clearly and directly. She has a wonderful sense of humor and held my attention for two solid days. I thought she was truly remarkable." -- Patrick Fisher

"Tricia made everyone feel comfortable with the material, even those who felt overwhelmed at times. She's casual, approachable, and knows her stuff. I feel like I can take the information and run with it." -- Robert Haynes-Peterson

"There are instructors who know their subject, and then there are those who exude confidence and knowledge from every pore. Patricia is in the latter camp. I can't think of another class anywhere with such a dynamic and patient teacher." -- Rick Rodgers

"After ten hours of instruction over one weekend with Patricia, I can now use InDesign CS3 text functions with confidence. And that means I can now apply for many more jobs than I could have before." -- Joanne Gerber

"I've been taking Mac software classes for 15 years and Patricia was the best instructor I've ever had." -- Nancy Deutsch

"Patricia was a great instructor. She explained things simply and effectively. She was also very patient with the class and answered our questions." -- Brian Anelante

"Patricia is an InDesign guru! Her instructions are easy to follow and she is very patient. The combination of instructor and course content was perfect. I'm thrilled that I came away with a very clear understanding of the program." -- Helena Carey

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