TRAINING CLASSES

STEP 2 - VECTOR ART FOR BEGINNERS
 

This class will help students learn how to use Illustrator to work with client supplied artwork, creating designs from scratch, manual color separations and proper transparency printing.

As a student of this class, you will learn how Illustrator is used in the screen-printing industry. This class is designed to help you learn how to use Illustrator's tools and functions to prepare your files successfully for proper transparency printing.

Note: We do not cover basic functions of Illustrator in this class. If you don't have a working knowledge of Illustrator, please take "Step 1 - Basics of Adobe Illustrator" prior to this class.

Vector Art for Beginners will cover:

  • converting rasterized files and clip art to vector art
  • discussing the differences between chokes, traps and spreads and how to create them properly
  • creating an under-base for files getting printed on dark shirts
  • examining halftones and spot colors and how to create them properly
  • separating colors manually for multicolored jobs
  • creating quality film positives using RIP software
  • designing simple yet effective designs in Illustrator using the basic elements of design

Students will receive set-up files and practice-job files as if supplied by customer to follow along with instructor in a step-by-step process.

Students will need their laptop with the latest version of Adobe Illustrator software installed, tested and functioning.

Classes will start at 9:00 am and typically run until 4:30/5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided during the lunch break.

 
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