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Illustrator Fashion Designer

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Personal training

€ 1095,-    excluding VAT
€ 1.305,05 including  VAT

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8 weekly lessons

Personal training

A special schedule is possible, contact us for more information.

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Illustrator Course for Fashion Designers & Stylists

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Illustrator course for Fashion Designers and Stylists

 

Short Introduction

This Illustrator Course for Fashion Designers is meant for students who are currently working in the design, styling and fashion industry or those who want to create skills to allow them to find a position in these types of industry.

There is a great lack of education options where one can learn how to cleverly use Illustrator to digitize fashion designs. Schools often concentrate on illustrations and not on the specific needs that live in fashion designers and stylists. We offer you proper training to concentrate on these needs and that will allow you to create artwork suited for the line of industry you are working in.

Have a look at some examples we developed for this industry. Some of these examples are also in our lesson material.

Bigger example? Have a look here.

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Brochure

Download the brochure on the Illustrator Courses. Please note this brochure is being translated: it is in Dutch.

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Illustrator Course for Fashion Designers introduction

During this course you will learn how to create graphic files for the fashion industry. You are going to learn how to edit and manipulate them with the many tools Illustrator has in store for you. We focus on students with a professional graphic objective. The course is aimed at both graphic designers and illustrators in the designing, styling and fashion industry.

At the end of the course you will be able to create graphic files from scratch and to edit third-party files and designs.

Short outline

The course is very extensive. The following outline merely reflects a fraction of what will be addressed.

1. Getting acquainted

During this lesson of the Illustrator Course For Fashion Designers you will start using Illustrator. The basis of this course is about the same as the other novice courses but the material contains more fashion examples.

You will learn how Illustrator works, what it looks like and how tools work. We shall also explain the different document options you can use.

You are going to use Illustrator to create objects from scratch during this lesson. We shall teach you how to use different tools to create an Illustation.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Using the different menus and palettes
Looking at the different view options and presentations
The artboard, the printing area
Colour settings
Colour environments
Creating files
Different settings for different file types
Creating the first illustrations with the basic objects
Using colour swatches, gradients and patterns
Ordening the artboard and objects
Technical aspects of documents
Saving files in different ways

You are going to create a few illustrations during this lesson. Have a look at an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

2. Creating and editing illustrations

The name of the application says it all: Illustrator. The appliation is created to illustrate, to create. You are going to do this during this lesson of the Illustrator Course. Whether you're in fashion, work as an architect or in PR: you will learn how to use the many drawing tools in Illustrator. You are going to digitize your own drawings and get to know the first techniques to do just that.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Using layers
Cleverly use layer options
Creating free objects
Creating your own illustrations
Using the drawing tools
Integrating path styles
Digitizing your own artwork
Designing clothes with the simple tools

Look at an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

3. Special transformations and using paths

During this lesson of the Illustrator Course you will start using the many transformation tools Illustrator has to offer. Objects will be split, recomposed, merged and much more.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Splitting and merging paths
Transforming objects in many ways
Special transformations
Using the path options
Automatic transformations
Creating symmetric fashion designs

See an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

4. Splitting designs and adjusting colours professionally

During this lesson you will use tool that allow you to split your designs into pieces to create very special effects. Of course this is a great way to realise stunning designs.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Cutting and splitting paths
Adjusting objects for recolorization
Using professional recolorization
Working with colour libraries
Using special colours

See an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

5. Masking and creating fashion artwork

During this lesson of the Illustrator Course you will understand mask options and how they can be used. You are going to need them frequently in the near future so it's a good idea to understand how they work.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

The masking tools
The masking types
Combining and exchanging path styles
Special fill techniques
Adjusting custom fills

See an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

6. Text module: typography in Illustrator

During this part of the Illustrator Course you will learn how to use text and what you can do with it in Illustrator. Since it's birth, Illustrator has known many options for using and integrating text. And over the years things have improved beyond your imagination. Being the creative application that it is, text offers many options to create smashing designs. You are going to learn how to use simple text, how to create text on paths and indeed inside them and even how to integrate masking and text. All sorts of handy techniques will be addressed during this lesson of the Illustrator Course.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Typography
The different text types
Using text styles
Using paragraph styles
Settings for text
Settings for paragraphs
Managing fonts
Adding text to a fashion showcase

See an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

7. Special transformations and graphs

During this lesson of the Illustrator Course for Fashion Designers we shall address more techniques to add a special look and feel to your designs..
Graphs will be addressed as well. They may not be part of your daily routine but they are a great asset to have. They will allow you to combine your skills and to integrate graphs into your presentations.

The following topics will be addressed during this course lesson.

Graphs
Exporting Illustrator files
Exchanging Illustrator files
Answering questions
Addressing your work

See an example of what you will learn during this lesson.

8. Module test (exam)

During this module your skills and knowledge will be tested by a professional teacher and coach. You will do a few test assignments and send in a final assignment. If you have sent in homework during the course and succeed for the exam you will receive the certificate.

Since the courses are pretty intense the test can be attended on special Test Fridays. This allows you to choose your own testing date and time. Look on this page to find the dates.

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.

8 weeks
5 weeks
Upon agreement


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.

10:00 - 12:00/12:30
13:00 - 15:00/15:30 or
14:00 - 16:00/16:30
18:30 - 20:30

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.

Illustrator cursus vragen

FAQ on Illustrator and the course

 

What is Adobe Illustrator?

What can I do with Adobe Illustrator?

When do I need an Illustrator course?

How difficult is an Illustrator course?

What is resolution independant artwork?

Which Illustrator course should I attend?

I know Photoshop, what is the difference with Illustrator?

What is Adobe Illustrator?

Illustrator is Adobe application, just like Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and InDesign. Illustrator has been around since the nineties of the previous century. As time progressed Illustrator has developed into a wonderful environment in which great graphics can be created. You are going to explore most options in Illustrator during our Illustrator Course and Illustrator Course Advanced.

In Illustrator you use vectors. Vectors are at the heart of resolution independant artwork. It is a great application to create flyers, posters and business cards and also, as the name suggests, to create illustrations. it is the standard in the world of design to create and edit digital illustrative material.

During our Illustrator Course you will learn how to add and edit text, to create illustrations, how to add graphics to combine all this artwork into a perfect design.

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What can I do with Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is used to create digital artwork. You can create professional layouts for, for instance, posters and flyers. Small printed material such as leaflets and booklets can also be created in Illustrator.

It is also used to trace sketches and scans to create smooth vector objects. This means it is a great application to digitize patterns that are easy to edit. Changing colours can be done in no time, adding special fills is as easy as it gets. Designers will find Illustrator an intuitive and extremely useful application to work with. The number of fashion designers discovering Illustrator are increasing, greatly overshadowing the numbers of Canvas users. Stylists and designers alike: they all enjoy designing in Illustrator.

Of course it is also used to create free artwork. Illustrator is at the heart of many a book cover and children's books illustration. The possibility to add fotographic material to the Illustrator vector objects makes it the best application to create creative designs.

Working with graphs is very easy in Illustrator and creates graphs that are pleasant to look at.

There is much more to be said about Illustrator: give it a try. It is a must-have application for all creatives.

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When do I need an Illustrator course?

You will find Illustrator particularly useful if you work in certain industries. The fashion design industry is one of them: designing and tracing sketched designs is something that is very easy to do. Creating special stroke styles, defining stitching and ribbing: it's all very easy in Illustrator.

The pattern industry also uses Illustrator to create patterns that can be neatly tiled and that are resolution independant.

Another group of users consists of landscape architects, garden designers and architects. They usually work with CAD and the files look pretty boring to begin with. Adding a bit of Illustrator to the designs can make them come to life.

There are many more designers and illustrators who use Adobe Illustrator. You can think of shoe designsy, the medical illustrations and informative brochures.

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How difficult is an Illustrator course?

The learning curve of Illustrator quickly rises, as do the curves of all our courses. Adobe Illustrator is the most extensive course we have, followed by Adobe Photoshop Course Expert. The other courses though are all pretty intense as well. But difficult? They will demand time for practise. But our teaching method, with a coach beside you all the way and homework correction, ensures the training of the students is well balanced and successful.

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What is resolution independant artwork?

Resolution independant artwork is artwork that is suitable for each resolution. What you design in Illustrator is printable on your own office printer but it's suitable for press as well.

Illustrator artwork can easily be scaled without losing it's quality. This keeps it perfect for print: the printability is not affected. Artwork that you create during the Illustrator course will not become vague and blotty when you scale it, unlike what happens when you upscale in Photoshop. Have a look at the following example.

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Of course there are things to consider when you want to reproduce truly artwork independant artwork, you will learn all about this during the Illustrator Course Advanced. This course addresses pre-press settings and preflight tests for checking documents. This will create a document that will print well, no matter which printing technique is used.

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Which Illustrator course should I attend?

We offer you different Illustrator courses and the names say it all. The basis though is the same for all courses even though the courses for Fashion designers and architects will contain examples for just these students. Have a look on the different Illustrator course pages:

Illustrator courses

Illustrator Course
Illustrator Course Advanced
Illustrator Course for Fashion Designers
Illustrator Course for Architects

Modules

Illustrator Course Patterns
Illustrator Course Tracing Clothes

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I know Photoshop, what is the difference with Illustrator?

The biggest difference is that Photoshop works with pixels (raster files, bitmap files) and that Illustrator mainly works with vectors. These vectors are very handy to create artwork that is resolution independant. This type of artwork will look great when projected, too, and one can zoom in on them without quality loss. If you upscale objects in Photoshop, or indeed zoom in, you will lose quality, even if it's visual quality.

Illustrator allows you to work efficiently and easily when you create a design. Changing colours of objects, separating colours, moving elements around: there is no better application for free artwork than Adobe Illustrator. It is even used to design websites. You can not build a website in Illustrator of course, but design-wise nothing beats it.

Photoshop is used to edit photos and scans. You can not edit photos in Illustrator.

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