What you'll learn
Learn vector graphics and illustration in this Adobe Illustrator Online Course for Beginners. Adobe Illustrator is one of five online Adobe Creative Cloud short courses we offer in Sydney.
Graphics are all around you. Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software lets you create everything from web and mobile graphics to logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging and billboards. With Adobe Illustrator, you can turn shapes and colours into logos and icons, create typography effects, draw freehand, digitise images, and recolour graphics. Adobe Illustrator is vector-based, so your artwork stays crisp even when you scale it up to stadium size.
This Adobe Illustrator course will introduce you to the industry-standard vector graphics software that is used worldwide by designers of all types.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Adobe Illustrator course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate and use the main tools of Adobe Illustrator in Creative Cloud
- Apply design skills in Adobe Illustrator to colour, create and manipulate graphics, for various purposes including infographics, advertising, character design and more
- Create publish-ready files for print and web.
Course content
What will be covered in this Adobe Illustrator course?
Introduction
- Understanding vector graphics
- The Illustrator workspace
- Creating a document
- Understanding page sizes
- Understanding File formats
The Interface
- Understanding panels
- Understanding workspaces
- Working with the control panel
- Tools palette and their functions
- Working with layers
- Pen tool
- Navigating with the hand tool
- Using the zoom tool
- Creating and using custom views
Working with objects, layers & shapes
- Understanding paths and selection tools
- Selecting with the selection tool
- Understanding layers and sublayers
- Creating basic shapes
- Understanding shape manipulation
- Understanding drawing with the pen tool
Working with colour and colour options
- Understanding colour
- Understanding fill, stroke & opacity
- Exploring colour palettes
- Understanding gradients & blend modes
Typography
- Understanding type capabilities in illustrator
- Typing on a path and inside a shape
- Exploring type distortion options
File Management & Publication
- Understanding save and export options
- Publishing to print & web
- File backups & archiving
- Packaging a document
Intended audience
Who is this Adobe Illustrator course for?
This course is for anyone looking to develop their design skills, interested in or familiar with Adobe programs, or interested in creating digital artwork.
Basic competency with computers is assumed before enrolling, and proficiency in other Adobe software is helpful but not essential successful completion of this course.
Online Course
This course is delivered online via Zoom, allowing you to join from the comfort of your own home or work. A Zoom link and instructions will be provided prior to the first session.
Course materials
For the best learning experience in this online Adobe Illustrator course, we recommend the following:
- Subscription or Free Trial to Adobe Illustrator: Ensure you have access to the software before your first session.
- Your Own Laptop or Computer: A reliable device capable of running Adobe Illustrator smoothly.
- HDMI Cable and Spare Screen: Set up a dual monitor display to follow along with the instructor while working on your projects.
Additional information
Please note the following:
This course is now delivered online, offering the same high-quality instruction and hands-on learning experience as our in-person classes. Adobe Illustrator works similarly on both Windows and Mac operating systems, with only minor differences in keyboard shortcuts and file locations. Make sure your device meets the system requirements for Adobe Illustrator to optimise your learning experience.
For a Illustrator subscription or free trial visit the Adobe website.
Course testimonials
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Cathie said: Ria is an excellent tutor. The course was well-paced, practice examples were excellent and instructions very clear. She is also very patient. Although many basics were covered, I know there is still so much more to learn and so would welcome the opportunity to do another course on Adobe Illustrator with Ria. This could include more on layering and creating designs such as the one we used in the brush activity. Thanks for an excellent learning environment!
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Carla said: The tutor was a great teacher who ensured the coursework was covered but in a way that followed interest areas of each class member. Thanks!
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Fiona said: Out tutor was patient, extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. As a small class we were lucky to work through an amazing amount of content. The exercises were enjoyable and I learnt so much. Very inspired!
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Quinton said: Tutor seemed passionate about teaching and created an excellent learning experience. They were very positive and helpful and was pleasure to learn off.
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Vickie said: The tutor was excellent. Years ago I booked into a set of 4 courses with another company which sold me a very expensive package that was too advanced. I was unable to keep up and the tutor was impatient & demeaning. Eventually, I had enough of this behaviour this course restored my faith. Excellent.
Course tutors
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