Illustrator Intermediate Course
Illustrator Intermediate Course
Take your Adobe Illustrator skills further with our Intermediate course. Learn to create and refine vector artwork using path editing, shape construction, strokes, gradients, brushes, patterns, and blends.
Build complex illustrations from simple shapes, create reusable artwork, and explore Illustrator’s AI-powered vector generation tools using text prompts, and reference images. You'll also learn to manage multiple artboards, apply appearance effects, and prepare artwork for export.
This course will help you work more efficiently, create polished designs, and make the most of Illustrator’s powerful creative features.
New to Illustrator? Complete our Illustrator Introduction course first.
Ready to go further? Our Illustrator Advanced course covers expert-level techniques.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Draw and edit precise paths
- Construct complex artwork using shape-based techniques
- Manage stroke behaviour, appearances, gradients, and patterns
- Create and maintain reusable artwork
- Use generative vector tools
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 course or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.
Who is this course for?
For designers who already know the Illustrator basics and want to work with more sophisticated tools and techniques. Requires our Illustrator Introduction course or equivalent knowledge.
ACP Trainers
Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert
Course Dates
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-13th Aug 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £120.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 17-18th Sep 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 5-6th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 12-13th Nov 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 10-11th Dec 26 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-13th Aug 26 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £120.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 5-6th Oct 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 10-11th Dec 26 | Thu-Fri | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-18th Sep 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 12-13th Nov 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
12-13th Aug 26 (Wed-Thu)
17-18th Sep 26 (Thu-Fri)
5-6th Oct 26 (Mon-Tue)
12-13th Nov 26 (Thu-Fri)
10-11th Dec 26 (Thu-Fri)
Course Outline
Shape and Edit Paths
Editing and improving existing paths
Adding, converting, and removing anchor points
Shaping smooth and corner transitions
Correcting issues in poorly constructed paths
Apply Shape-Based Construction Techniques
Building complex artwork from simple geometric shapes
Combining shapes using different construction techniques
Creating and working with compound shapes
Selecting appropriate construction approaches
Work with Stroke Appearance and Behaviour
Preserving stroke behaviour during scaling and transformation
Creating and editing variable-width strokes
Converting live strokes into editable shapes
Applying consistent stroke settings across multiple objects
Create and Use Reusable Artwork
Defining reusable artwork elements
Updating instances and managing links
Using reusable elements within a document
Generate and Refine Vector Artwork
Writing structured text prompts
Adjusting style, detail, and colour parameters
Using reference images and sketches to guide vector output
Generating artwork within defined shapes
Generating alternate views of existing artwork
Refining generated artwork
Organise Artboards and Multi-Format Documents
Creating and managing multiple artboards
Resizing and reorganising artboards
Adapting artwork for multiple output formats
Edit Appearance Attributes and Effects
Applying simple effects
Editing and adjusting applied appearance attributes
Stacking and reordering appearance attributes
Removing or simplifying applied effects
Design Colour Systems and Gradient Transitions
Recolouring existing artwork
Creating multi-stop gradients
Editing gradients using on-canvas controls
Applying gradients to strokes
Working with freeform gradients
Work with Brushes
Applying brushes to paths
Editing brush appearance
Creating simple custom brushes
Edit and Transform Repeating Patterns
Applying patterns to fills and strokes
Editing existing patterns
Scaling, recolouring, and transforming pattern fills
Create and Manage Blends
Creating blends between objects
Adjusting blend steps and spacing
Replacing blend spines
Expanding and refining blend results
Streamline Repetitive Workflows
Recording predictable editing sequences
Applying repeated editing tasks
Editing simple action steps
Share and Export Artwork
Sharing artwork for review
Preparing artwork for final output
Setting up export options
Exporting selected artboards
Packaging Illustrator files for handoff
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Illustrator Intermediate often work in the careers below.
Who attends?
Career Progressives
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
Career Changers
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
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
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Live Online
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Team Training
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Three Steps To Success
Identify Your Path
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Learn With Experts
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Earn Certification
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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