Illustrator Intro Course

Create professional vector artwork, logos and illustrations on this two-day Illustrator course.

Taught by Adobe Certified Experts in small classes of up to 8.

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Illustrator Intro course

Illustrator Intro Course

Illustrator Intro Course

The Introduction to Adobe Illustrator course is designed to provide you with an excellent foundation in using this powerful design software. Learn the essentials of working with vector graphics, create beautiful typography and master the art of digital drawing.

Through hands-on exercises and practical projects, you will gain proficiency in Illustrator's tools and techniques, enabling you to bring your creative ideas to life. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to enhance your design skills, this course will give you the Adobe Illustrator skills to create professional artwork and designs.

Once you've completed this course, Illustrator Intermediate is the natural next step.
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Two Days

Timings icon

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Create and edit vector artwork from scratch
  • icon Use painting, drawing and shape-building tools
  • icon Design typography and text-based graphics
  • icon Generate original artwork using Adobe Firefly AI
  • icon Work faster with shortcuts and workflow tools

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

Who is this course for?

Suited to designers, marketers, illustrators and anyone who needs to create vector graphics, logos or artwork for print or digital use. No prior Illustrator experience needed.

Our Expert Team
ACP Trainers

Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
30th Jun - 1st Jul 26 Tue-Wed Online Available £549.00 £120.00 £429.00 + VAT
14-15th Jul 26 Tue-Wed London Islington Available £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
26-27th Aug 26 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £70.00 £479.00 + VAT
21-22nd Sep 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £50.00 £499.00 + VAT
21-22nd Oct 26 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
17-18th Dec 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
14-15th Jul 26 Tue-Wed London Islington Available £549.00 £100.00 £449.00 + VAT
21-22nd Sep 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £50.00 £499.00 + VAT
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 Mon-Tue London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
30th Jun - 1st Jul 26 Tue-Wed Online Available £549.00 £120.00 £429.00 + VAT
26-27th Aug 26 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £70.00 £479.00 + VAT
21-22nd Oct 26 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
17-18th Dec 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

30th Jun - 1st Jul 26 (Tue-Wed)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £120.00

You Pay: £429.00 + VAT
14-15th Jul 26 (Tue-Wed)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £100.00

You Pay: £449.00 + VAT
26-27th Aug 26 (Wed-Thu)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £70.00

You Pay: £479.00 + VAT
21-22nd Sep 26 (Mon-Tue)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £499.00 + VAT
21-22nd Oct 26 (Wed-Thu)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 (Mon-Tue)

Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT
17-18th Dec 26 (Thu-Fri)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Get Started with Illustrator

  • Placing Illustrator in the design workflow
  • Exploring and personalising the interface
  • Opening and editing artwork
  • Creating documents for print and digital use
2

Create Graphics with Shapes

  • Drawing basic shapes
  • Modifying shapes to develop artwork
  • Building artwork from combined shapes
3

Apply Colour

  • Understanding RGB and CMYK
  • Mixing, applying, and saving colours and tints
  • Adding simple gradients
  • Creating and applying simple pattern fills
4

Construct Artwork with Paths

  • Creating lines and curves for artwork
  • Refining the structure of paths
  • Adjusting and reshaping linework
  • Joining, trimming, and editing paths
5

Explore Stroke and Outline Behaviour

  • Adjusting stroke weight, caps, and corners
  • Creating dashed and dotted lines
  • Converting strokes to shapes
6

Transform and Arrange Artwork

  • Rotating, reflecting, scaling, and skewing artwork
  • Aligning and positioning artwork
  • Adjusting spacing between objects
  • Using alignment guides and snapping
7

Design with Type

  • Adding and formatting text
  • Adjusting spacing for readable text
  • Identifying and matching fonts
  • Creating simple typographic artwork
8

Manage Complex Graphics

  • Working with rulers, guides, and grids
  • Locking, grouping, and isolating artwork
  • Organising artwork using layers
  • Cleaning up imported artwork
9

Use Generative AI for Design

  • Generating artwork from text prompts
  • Incorporating generated elements into artwork
  • Generating pattern fills using AI
  • Exploring generative colour options
10

Manage Creative Assets

  • Building Creative Cloud library assets
  • Accessing assets across Adobe applications
  • Sharing project elements with colleagues
  • Organising assets for reuse
11

Design for Print, Web and Social Media

  • Setting up artboards for different formats
  • Aligning artwork for screen-based layouts
  • Exporting artwork for digital use
  • Creating print-ready PDF files

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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