Entry Requirements

• There is no entry requirement for this course

Modules Covered

• Course introduction
• Uses of Adobe Illustrator
• Understanding the Design Brief
• Mindmapping
• Fundamentals of 2 Dimensional Design
• Design Strategies
• Uses of Colour, Typography, Imagery
• Packaging Production
• Types of printing processes
• Legal and Regulatory issues
• The Design Process
• Phases in Packaging Design
• Brand Identity Development
• Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
• Understanding the workspace
• Navigating artboards
• Selecting and aligning
• Creating and editing shapes
• Drawing with pen/pencil tools
• Transforming objects 
• Colouring and painting
• Working with type
• Understanding various text styles and uses of text
• Working with layers
• Pasting layers
• Merging layers
• Isolating layers
• Working with perspective
• Mid-course project meeting 
• Blending colours and shapes
• Working with brushes 
• Applying effects
• Working with 3D effects
• Applying appearance attributes and graphic styles 
• Saving contents from the web
• Using graphic styles 
• Mapping 3D Artwork
• Working with Symbols
• Project Consultation
• Presentation of Research and Group Discussion
• Debrief 

Delivery Mode

• Full time

Duration

• 11 weeks

Timetable

• 7pm - 10.20pm 
• Twice per week
• Contact hours: 65 Hours

Course Material

• First Media Academy Adobe Illustrator Learners Guide

Commencement Dates

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May 
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Assessment Methods

There will be a short test to evaluate student's understanding of the course.

Awards

Successful graduates from this programme will be issued a Statement of Attainment from WDA.

Note: Local Students may receive course fee subsidy of up to 95% and may use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course.