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Illustrator Adv Course

Reach expert level in Illustrator on this advanced two-day course for experienced designers.

Reduce rework and production errors in complex Illustrator files.

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Illustrator Adv course

Illustrator Adv Course

Illustrator Adv Course

This Advanced course focuses on managing complex artwork safely and efficiently, helping you make confident decisions when working with challenging files, advanced appearances, effects, brushes, blends, transparency, and generated artwork.


Learn how to diagnose and repair structural problems, evaluate when artwork should be simplified, expanded, or rebuilt, and maintain clean geometry for reliable editing and output.

Through practical, real-world scenarios, you'll develop the skills to reduce production errors, recover problematic artwork, and create predictable results across demanding design and production workflows.


Build up to this level with our Illustrator Introduction and Illustrator Intermediate courses.

Two Days

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Diagnose structural problems in complex artwork
  • Control advanced appearances and effects
  • Decide when to preserve, simplify, or rebuild artwork
  • Clean up and stabilise artwork for reuse
  • Work with greater confidence on high stakes projects

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

You'll need to have attended our Illustrator Intro and Intermediate courses or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.

Who is this course for?

For experienced Illustrator users ready to push their creative range. Requires our Illustrator Introduction and Intermediate courses or equivalent working knowledge.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
23-24th Jul 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £50.00 £499.00 + VAT
16-17th Sep 26 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
19-20th Nov 26 Thu-Fri London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
19-20th Nov 26 Thu-Fri London Islington Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
23-24th Jul 26 Thu-Fri Online Available £549.00 £50.00 £499.00 + VAT
16-17th Sep 26 Wed-Thu Online Available £549.00 £549.00 + VAT
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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one to one session with an expert.

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Course Dates

23-24th Jul 26 (Thu-Fri)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £499.00 + VAT

16-17th Sep 26 (Wed-Thu)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

19-20th Nov 26 (Thu-Fri)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £549.00

Discount:

You Pay: £549.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Construct and Repair Complex Paths

Redrawing complex curves

Correcting cumulative path errors

Repairing traced or auto-generated artwork

Managing anchor density and curvature logic

2

Apply and Evaluate Offset Paths

Applying Offset Path to create derived geometry

Evaluating structural impact of offsets

Cleaning joins, corners, and overlaps

Handling compound results

3

Control Appearance Stacking and Attribute Scope

Layering multiple fills and strokes

Setting effect scope and stacking order

Editing individual appearance attributes

Applying attributes at object, fill, stroke, or group level

4

Define and Update Graphic Styles

Defining reliable styles

Applying and redefining styles

Managing overrides and update failures

Recognising style limitations

5

Evaluate and Manage Brush Behaviour

Identifying brush usage and brush types

Managing brush scaling and transformation behaviour

Expanding brush artwork and assessing structural impact

Cleaning and simplifying expanded geometry

6

Apply and Manage Envelope Distort Artwork

Applying Warp, Mesh and Object envelopes

Editing and releasing envelopes

Managing expansion results

Repairing or rebuilding distorted artwork

7

Work with Transparency and Blending Behaviour

Managing opacity and blend modes

Creating and editing opacity masks

Controlling transparency behaviour within groups and hierarchies

Evaluating transparency for reliable output

8

Evaluate and Repair Blend-Based Artwork

Diagnosing unstable blend behaviour

Managing object order and path direction

Evaluating expansion consequences

Repairing or rebuilding blend results

9

Build and Edit Live Paint Artwork

Understanding Live Paint grouping model

Using gap detection behaviour

Editing underlying paths

Expanding and cleaning Live Paint artwork

10

Apply Complex Effects

Evaluating effect suitability based on stability, editability, and output risk

Applying warp and distortion effects

Evaluating vector & raster 3D workflows

Sequencing complex effects

11

Construct and Edit Gradient Mesh Artwork

Planning mesh construction

Editing mesh points and lines

Managing mesh density

Evaluating reuse limitations

12

Evaluate Expansion and Finalise Artwork

Assessing expansion as a production decision

Predicting structural breakage on expansion

Sequencing expansion to limit damage

Recovering or rebuilding post-expansion artwork

Deciding when to rasterize content

13

Inspect Artwork with Diagnostic Preview Tools

Inspecting underlying artwork structure

Identifying overprint and colour problems

Diagnosing transparency issues

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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