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Illustrator Intro | Training Course

Create beautiful artwork, illustrations and graphics using the power of Adobe Illustrator.
Learn with practical, hands-on exercises led by expert designers.

DESIGN EXPERTS | ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR TRAINING | BEGINNERS COURSE | LONDON & LIVE ONLINE

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London Bridge £499 + VAT
Online £499 + VAT
London Bridge £499 + VAT
Online £499 + VAT
London Bridge £499 + VAT
London Bridge £499 + VAT
Online £499 + VAT
London Bridge £499 + VAT
Online £499 + VAT

Illustrator Intro | Training Course

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What will I learn?

  • Creating vector-based artwork
  • Explore painting and drawing tools
  • Design eye-catching typography
  • Generate original artwork with AI
  • How to speed up your workflow
  • Free digital course assets
  • Free post-course helpdesk support
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Learner Reviews

How good is the course?

  • Average Score 4.9 out of 5
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • 899 reviews

Day One


Adobe Illustrator essentials

• Understanding Illustrator's unique role in the design industry

• Understanding and personalising Illustrator's interface

• Opening and editing existing Illustrator documents

• Creating different size documents with any number of artboards optimised for print, video, web or mobile devices


Using shapes to create graphics

• Different ways to select and edit artwork

• Creating new shapes

• Combining simple shapes to make complex shapes


Working with colour

• Understanding and working with RGB and CMYK colours

• Mixing, applying, updating and organising your own branded colours and tints

• Creating and applying gradients

• Experimenting and applying simple pattern fills


Creating original artwork with drawing and painting tools

• Using the Pencil tool to create freeform and straight paths

• Drawing straight lines and smooth curves with precision and ease

• Manipulating and editing artwork

• Joining artwork together by combining paths


Using Illustrator's AI features

• Creating editable graphics using simple text prompts

• Using settings to create patterns, icons and scenes

• Creating designs by referencing the aesthetics, colours, and design elements of a sample artwork.


Illustrator's stroke options

• What are stroke options and when are they used

• Drawing attention with dots and dashes

• Creating new shapes from paths


Manipulating artwork

• Learn to rotate, reflect, and skew artwork

• Transforming multiple elements simultaneously

• Using cut, reshape, and combine with other artwork elements

• Using short cuts

Day Two


Using Adobe Illustrator to create headlines and text

• Adding text to artwork

• Selecting and editing existing text

• Formatting text using Illustrator's powerful typographical controls

• Using letterforms to create attention grabbing headlines and copy


Working with complex graphics

• Using rulers, guides, and smart guides to work effectively and accurately

• Locking, grouping and hiding content

• Reworking grouped elements

• Controlling object hierarchy

• Aligning content for visual appeal

• Using layers when working with complex graphics

• Learn speed tips, shortcuts and good practice


Creating artwork for print, web and social media

• Exploring digital design tools and workflows

• Design artwork assets for mobile, web or social media using artboards

• Adding multiple designs and versions for different delivery output using artboards

• Designing precise artwork using a grid

• Aligning artwork with the pixel grid

• Saving design elements or artboards to JPG, SVG and PNG for use on the web, social media, in-app content and print

• Turning Illustrator layouts into print-ready PDF's

• Creating ultra-compact PDFs optimised for download and print


Managing design assets

• Building a reusable custom library of icons, illustrations, designs, graphics and colours

• Using Illustrator libraries in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign

• Sharing custom assets with colleagues


Questions and answers


This course is also available as a private course. If you wish we can tailor the content for your team. Please contact us for more details.

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"Great at explaining the different tools and how to apply them in our work. Opportunities to ask question."
Axis Europe Limited
30th January - Illustrator CC : Introduction

Latest Reviews



"Very organised and good at explaining difficult concepts."
PLSA
  • 22nd January


"Very useful training with a great trainer"
ETSI
  • 9th December


"Really clear at explaining each process. Great pace of class"
Hannah Rivers
  • 9th December