This is s specific area of knowledge required in all fields of digital communication. Our application of choice is Adobe Illustrator® but if you use some other application we are happy to help you grasp the concepts.

If it's advanced techniques you want to learn, we can do that too. Here are some of the areas covered:

		The Illustration Concept
		The concept of vector illustrations, creating and manipulating curves and points is the basic principle of logo and illustration design.
		Application Preferences
		Many frustrations resulting from the application behaving unexpectedly are easily overcome by correct preference settings.
		The Tools
		All tools are explained including which to use and those to avoid!
		Use of Type
		You don't need to be a typographer to make good use of type. Some basic rules to stick to will get you creating great looking illustrations.
		Using Illustrations with Other Applications
		Most illustrations are created for use in combination with desktop applications or for the web. We will show you what you need to know to re-purpose your work.
		Techniques - Basic and Advanced
		Grouping, Masking, Compound Paths, Clipping, Graphs, Simple & Complex Selections, Filters, Aligning, Distributing, Step & Repeat, Hide, Lock, Expand, Rasterize, Effects...
		Preparing for Output
		Be sure your file is ready for the printer. Outlining fonts, removing unused fonts in your document.
		Exporting to PDF
		Do you really need a 30Mb PDF to email or print on an ink jet printer?
		Workspace Techniques and Tips
		Setting up your workspace for efficient interaction with other applications.
		Dealing with printers

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