TRAINING CLASSES
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.
VECTOR ART FOR BEGINNERS