Clients

No joke ... but we have taught (in many cases, more than once) to all of these companies:

(Click here to see some testimonials as well)

* Accolade Publishing
* Ace4Training
* ACS-APT Computer Systems Ltd
* Active Silicon
* Active Solutions Europe Ltd
* Allied Manufacturing
* American Express Travel
* Arity Limited
* aura
* BCIM London South Bank University
* BE Aerospace UK Ltd
* Bechtel
* Bechtel Ltd
* Biggerfish Design
* Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd
* Boltblue
* Bond Hotel
* Bourne Leisure Ltd
* BP
* BPP Learning Media
* Brasher Leisure Ltd T/A Sweatshop
* Brunel University
* BskyB
* Building Research Establishment Ltd
* CADinteractive
* Castle Computing Services Ltd
* Chroland Associates Ltd
* CIMA
* City Interactive Media
* Comet Group
* Community Server Ltd
* Concep Group Limited
* Concern Worldwide
* Control Techniques
* Copenhagen International School
* Crystalblue Solutions
* Cultoon Television Limited
* Customer Interaction
* David Richards Limited
* DBT
* Defaqto Ltd.
* dept of economics, maths & stats
* Discovery Communications Europe Ltd
* Discovery Communications Ltd
* DMG World Media
* Dubai College
* Dubai Heaven On Earth
* EDCTP-EEIG
* Enterprise Insight
* Europa Components
* Families for Children
* Findaplaceabroad.com
* FIRA International Ltd
* FL1 Solutions
* Foremost Curreny Group
* GE HEALTHCARE
* Giles & Posner Ltd
* Glint Facilities
* Global Beach
* H Bauer Publishing
* Harley Cosmetic Consultancy Ltd
* Harrow College
* Healthcare Education Services
* Hertfordshire County Council
* Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
* Holland Park School
* HP Foods Ltd
* HWTMA
* I Want One Of Those.com
* Inspired Gaming Group
* International Greetings
* International University Link
* ISA Retail
* ITV
* Jog Ltd
* JollofTutors
* JWT London
* Kent County Council
* kerbsideprophet.com
* Keziah Design Ltd
* KLC School of Design
* Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
* Lehmann Communications
* London Fertility Centre
* Loudspeaker/ Lateral Group
* Man Investments
* Man Investments AG
* MCS Creative Ltd
* Medina High School
* Merton College
* Minerva Computer Services
* Mining Communications Ltd
* MOD, DASA(CS0)
* Modernisation Initiative
* Monarch Airlines
* Monks Walk School
* Mothercare
* Mothercare Uk Limited
* NATS c/o Business Training Partnership
* Network Data Holdings PLC
* Nichols Plc
* Nokia UK Ltd
* North Yorkshire Police
* Norwich City Football Club
* OHL GROUP LIMITED
* Oil Technics Ltd
* OmniLedger Ltd
* onezerosix
* Orantez
* OV Productions
* Oxford University Press
* P&O Ferries
* PartyGaming Marketing (UK)
* PFA Consulting
* Pfizer Limited
* Platform Sales & Hire Ltd
* Powergen / E.ON
* PreScript Communications Ltd
* R P Europe Limited
* Reed Learning
* Reed`s School
* Research Now
* RNIB
* Rocketseed
* Rothamsted Research
* Royal Academy Of Music
* RP Europe
* Sandwell and Birmingham Hospitals
* Saxon Industries
* Serco TTI
* Sesame
* Sesame Ltd
* Severndroog Castle Building Preservation Trust
* Something Graphic Ltd
* Sort IT.biz Ltd
* south kent college
* South West of England Regional Development Agency
* Southampton City Council
* Southampton Solent University
* St Matthew Academy
* Standout
* Stiefel Laboratories
* Stoke-on-Trent City Council
* Systex Ltd
* Tectura UK
* Tesco
* The Deeping School
* The Mobile Music Company
* The Mobile Music Company Ltd
* the National Deaf Children`s Society
* TMN Media
* Toshiba
* Tourdesign Ltd
* Twyford C of E High School
* United Utilities
* University of Hertfordshire
* University of Southampton
* V2 Music Group
* VillaCentre Limited
* Vocal Limited
* Vokera Limited
* Yamaha Electronics (UK) Ltd
* YouNique Photos

A Few Testimonials

"Great location, easy parking and the training was excellent. It was a valuable use of my time."

Sue, Teacher at Hitchin Boys' School.

"A very enjoyable and interesting course. Alex was very obliging at working to individual paces and individual interest areas."

Lynn.

"The course was excellent from start to finish. The booking system was lovely and easy. The tutor was fantastic and really helped us out by answering questions and tailoring the course to our specific needs. I would thoroughly recommend 21st Century New Media to anyone needing training."

Alison, The Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology.

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Elstree Film Studios - Complete Adobe Illustrator - Scheduled Courses

"I would recommend this course to anyone. I am no artist, but I can now draw with confidence in Illustrator." FIRA International Ltd.

This comprehensive course will explain the use of all of Adobe Illustrators main functions. The skills gained will be instrumental in tasks such as logo design, website layout and poster creation. It will also give you an an appreciation for the value of being able to 'drop' vector drawings straight into Macromedia Flash. The course covers the use of the 'live trace' feature available in the newest version of Illustrator, showing you how to turn non-vector images (bitmaps) into vector images; unlocking the potential to re-size and further manipulate existing images. This course ultimately gives you the experience you need to produce professional graphics and illustrations.

"Met work requirements and then exceded with more useful tools" Nokia UK Ltd.

Duration: 2 days.

Why take this course? Adobe Illustrator gives you a new creative freedom that lets you realize your ideas quickly and powerfully. Instantly convert bitmaps to vector artwork and paint more intuitively. Save time with intelligent palettes and optimised workspaces. Plus tight integration with other software allows you to produce extraordinary graphics for print, video, the web, and mobile devices.

Location: 21st Century New Media (Production Offices), Elstree Film Studios, Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 1JG. [MAP]

Prerequisites: To take this course, you should have good Mac or PC skills.

COURSE CONTENT

Exploring the Illustrator environment

The interface
General preferences
The toolbox
The palettes
Using views
Using the navigation tools
Using the Navigator palette
Creating, saving, and closing files
Creating a new file
Saving a file

Drawing and painting Tools

Drawing a rectangle and an ellipse
Line tool
Arc tool
Grid
Polar Grid
Drawing a polygon
Drawing a star
Drawing a spiral

Using the Brushes palette

Creating a new brush

Introducing paths

Introducing Bezier paths
Creating paths by using the Pencil tool
Editing paths created with the Pencil tool
Creating simple shapes with the Pen tool
Using the Pen tool to create more complex shapes
Editing paths created with the Pen tool
Using the cutting tools
Editing paths by using the
Average and Join commands

Working with text

Using the text tools
Using the Type and
Vertical Type tools
Using the Path Type tool
Using the Area Type tool
Using the Type palettes
Using the Character palette
Using the Paragraph palette
Altering text
Changing text to outline
Modifying outlined text

Working with layers

Working with grouped objects
Grouping objects
Restacking objects in a group
Using the Layers palette
Creating a layer
Positioning layers
Moving objects through layers
Deleting a layer
Locking and hiding layers
Merging layers

Printing illustrations

Adjusting the print Specifications
Making crop marks
Troubleshooting printing problems
Setting the printer properties

Editing Objects

Compound shapes
Using rulers
Moving objects
Arranging objects
Rotating objects
Scaling objects

Distortion

Using Distort filters
Warp effects
Creating envelopes
Envelope mesh
Liquify tool

Working with Symbols

Creating symbols
Defining symbols
Symbol instances

Adding colours

Changing Fill and Stroke colours
Using the Swatches palette
Using the Colour palette
Applying gradient
Setting transparency
Manipulating stroke options
Altering the stroke weight
Altering the Cap and Join options
Creating a dashed line
Using the Eyedropper tool
Using the Paint Bucket tool

5-20% discount if you book for more than one delegate!
Further discounts are available when booking multiple courses,
Please call and arrange to speak to our training secretary
on 0844 844 2428.

Adobe Illustrator Training Courses
Date	Days	Total (Excl VAT)
July 2008
7/7/08	2	500
August 2008
14/8/08	2	500

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