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Illustrator Course Patterns

During this Illustrator Course you will learn how to use different techniques to digitize existing pattern designs. You are going to work after photo and directly in Illustrator. And of course you will learn how to create perfect vector designs from your own designs.

At the end of the course you will be capable of creating patterns and designs for patterns from scratch. You will use different techniques to create artwork for patterns in the fashion, wall paper and other industries.

To attend this course you will have to have enough Illustrator skills. If you want to learn how Illustrator works and learn much more you should attend the Illustrator Course. Part of what you learn during the Patterns course is addressed during the Illustrator Course. If you want to know whether or not you have enough skills to attend this course please contact us: 020 6820080. You can also make an appointment for the Illustrator Skills Test.

Short course outline

1. Getting acquainted with the tools

During the first part of this course you are going to get to know the techniques Illustrator has in store for you when you want to create patterns. You are going to use image material and designs to create vectors and patterns.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Getting familiar with the techniques (following what you learned during the Illustrator Complete course)
Explanation of different methods for patterns
Adjusting and preparing documents
Importing image files
Creating vector designs from rasters

2. Creating, saving and editing patterns

During the second lesson of this course you will learn how to use even more tools that will help you work efficiently. You are going to work after your own sketches and we shall look at your personal work to help you create the digital version of this work.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Digitizing your own sketched designs
Tracing a design
Working on your own artwork
Adjusting colours
Answering your questions

These two lessons are pretty intense and you will have to have enough knowledge of Illustrator to be able to attend.

Course intensivity

All our courses offer intensive training. This is because we want our students to find a job after the course. To make this even more realistic we keep track of the changes in the world of design and the software updates. Working with very old software versions is not an option unless a student needs to use it. Keeping track of all the changes is very important to us: it makes it possible to be a player in the dynamic, multi media oriented world of design.

Teachers

During our courses you will have a personal coach who is a professional in the world of design. Experience in the field of print and press makes this coach irreplacable while you study. You can ask your coach all the questions you may have and notice you will most often get the answer. While you attend the course you can send your coach your homework files and extra files in which 'things don't work'.

Duration

The course duration depends on the type of training you attend. Go to the course's page to find out more. The most common type of training is group training and personal training, have a look at the options for these courses.

Group course: one lesson, once per week. This can be in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Personal training and reserved training can have special schedules.

Time slots

The times for group courses are fixed.

In the case of personal and reserved training special time slots can be booked.

Call us for more options: 020 6820080.

Estimated homework time

You will need about 8 hours per lesson. Most students spend even more time because they enjoy the work.

Level of expertise

We expect you to be able to work in a group and to do homework individually. There are no special requirements to attend the course although we do expect you to have basic computer skills.

Starting dates

The courses start about every two months. Go to this page to see the dates of the courses. Personal training can always be booked.

Applying

Go to the course's page or this page to apply. We shall send you an application form to fill out and after we receive it back from you we shall send you the invoice for the course.

Location

The courses are taking place in Amsterdam. Our location is very easily accessed by tram, bus, metro and even train. Of course you can use the car as well. All necessary facilities are available on the premises.

Literature and lesson material

LearningTrain keeps track of the developments of Adobe software. Using our Adobe contacts makes this even easier. The literature we consult is always up to date and the lesson material is often hot from the press.

Applications

We have a trial for you so you can do the homework. But of course you can also download the trial from the Adobe website.

During class we usually use the most recent version of the software and the version before that. This makes sure you are aware of the developments in the software and that you can create the best designs for your projects. The design market is pretty competitive, having the correct software gives you an extra edge.

Operating system

The Adobe applications have ben developed for both Windows and Mac and are available for both operating systems. Working with Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Flash means it's platform independant. While you are studying here you will usually work on a Windows machine. If you are used to working on a Mac you will hardly notice the difference: you will be inside the Adobe environment and this is platform independant.

Extra help

During the courses you can use your coach's knowledge to help you along. You can send in files and of course, homework. Homework is checked: since we choose to correct homework by hand this results in high quality training.

The location

The courses take place in Amsterdam. Our location is easily accessed by car, tram, bus, metro and even train. There is a railway station around the corner.

Companies and groups of individuals sometimes prefer in-company training. This makes working with company files easier. Call us for the options for in company training: 020 6820080.

Software

Software trials

During the courses we use the latest software version and the one right before it. You can try out the software here during class and download a trial from the Adobe website. A trial is fully functional for a month.

Purchasing hardware and software

As a reseller for both Adobe software and Wacom tablets you can buy these products from us. Of course we are available for advice prior to purchasing the hardware or software.

Call for more information: 020 6820080.

Or have a look on this page for Adobe software, or this page for Wacom hardware for more information.