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Register your interest here: info@textilehub.co.nz Course Overview: Join us for a one-day online live course on Zoom that introduces Adobe Illustrator as a vital tool for digital fashion design. You'll learn to use pen and pencil tools for drawing vector images from scratch, master basic digital drawing techniques, create garment shapes, and realistic shading and stitching. This course provides an initial overview of the digital design process, using Illustrator as an essential part of the digital design pipeline. Preparation: Participants must download a 7-day free trial of Adobe Illustrator if they do not already have the latest version installed. You can download the free trial here: https://www.adobe.com/nz/products/illustrator/free-trial-download.html# Remember to cancel before the trial period ends unless you wish to continue with a subscription. Course Content: Digital Design Process: Understand the role of Illustrator in digital fashion design and its place in the digital design pipeline. Illustrator Tools: Learn to use vector drawing tools for efficient design creation, use fill layers, create basic garment shapes and garment details. Design Styles and Aesthetics: Explore various style guidelines, get recommendations for creating a modular shape library, and learn methods for creating strong visual designs. Hands-On Design Session: Apply the skills learned to create your own digital fashion designs. Receive live feedback and guidance from the instructor as we progress throughout the day. Outcome: By the end of the course, you will have a foundational understanding of digital fashion design using Illustrator. You will be equipped with the skills to create your own digital designs and have a grasp of aesthetic decision-making in your design projects. Requirements: A computer with internet access and web camera Adobe Illustrator (trial or full version) Enthusiasm for learning digital fashion design
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