Adobe Illustrator
Duration
12 weeks (36 hours). Monday evenings: 6.00pm – 9.00pm (3 hours per evening).
Further information
To check out the next start date / enrolment date for evening courses please view the college website
https://monaghaninstitute.ie/courses/evening-courses/
or contact eveningcourses@cmetb.ie to register or call 087 4054311 or 049 4353904.
Monaghan Institute, Armagh Road, Monaghan.
All Level 5 and Level 6 evening courses are free of charge under the Skills to Advance or Skills to Compete initiative.
Certification:
Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification in Illustrator (CC, CS6).
The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification is an excellent way to demonstrate proficiency with the Adobe suite of products, as well as an understanding of the digital communication skills associated with them. With an ever-growing emphasis on digital media in the world, ACA certification is an invaluable commodity in both your personal and professional life.
Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator CC.
Adobe Illustrator is one of the apps within the Adobe Creative Cloud that is a core program used by professional Graphic Designers. It is used for drawing logos, creating type and layout, and creating common items such as posters, flyers and online graphics.
Through this course, students will build their familiarity with core product features and capabilities, as well as basic project management and design principles.
The following 5 key areas will be covered in this course:
1. Working in the Design Industry; key terminology, communication, managing design projects and understanding the legalities around image licensing.
2. Project Setup and Interface; correctly setting up project documents for their intended usage, and tools that assist in ease of workflow and management within the document.
3. Organizing Documents; understanding layers and how to manage many elements within the one document.
4. Creating and Modifying Visual Elements; drawing tools, shape modification tools, creating and modifying type, effects.
5. Publishing Digital Media; understanding how to output files correctly for use on screen or in print.
Adobe has worked with industry experts, educators, and test-design specialists to define proficiency in Creative Cloud applications and identify the skills and knowledge necessary to start careers in digital media. Assessment for this course is aligned with the Adobe Certification Programme for Professionals. A final exam is facilitated through Certiport and is a 50-minute performance-based exam reflecting extensive research on how professionals utilize Adobe software and approach creative projects.
When you pass the final exam, you will receive an industry recognised accreditation as an Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator CC.
Why study for an Evening Qualification?
- Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace by enhancing your knowledge and skills
- Enhance existing qualifications and CV
- Develop both academically and professionally (enhanced skills such as communication, leadership skills, listening skills)
- Personal development and self-actualisation felt when you obtain a recognised national qualification.
- Develop a personal interest
- Adapt to workplace changes
- Flexible learning – courses are delivered on a part time basis
Charlotte Dunne
Community Education Facilitator (Evening Provision)
Cavan Monaghan ETB
Email: eveningcourses@cmetb.ie
Tel: 049 4353904
Mob: 087 4054311