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.
Key Learning Points
Key Learning Points
- Create and edit vector artwork from scratch
- Use painting, drawing and shape-building tools
- Design typography and text-based graphics
- Generate original artwork using Adobe Firefly AI
- 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.
ACP Trainers
Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert
Course Dates
| 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 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 21-22nd Sep 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 21-22nd Oct 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + 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 | ||
| 25-26th Jan 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 2-3rd Mar 27 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 30-31st Mar 27 | Tue-Wed | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th Apr 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th May 27 | Wed-Thu | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 23-24th Jun 27 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-22nd Sep 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £70.00 | £479.00 + VAT | |
| 30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 25-26th Jan 27 | Mon-Tue | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 30-31st Mar 27 | Tue-Wed | London Islington | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th May 27 | Wed-Thu | 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 | £100.00 | £449.00 + VAT | |
| 21-22nd Oct 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £50.00 | £499.00 + VAT | |
| 17-18th Dec 26 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 2-3rd Mar 27 | Tue-Wed | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 26-27th Apr 27 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT | ||
| 23-24th Jun 27 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £549.00 | £549.00 + VAT |
Course Dates
30th Jun - 1st Jul 26 (Tue-Wed)
26-27th Aug 26 (Wed-Thu)
21-22nd Sep 26 (Mon-Tue)
21-22nd Oct 26 (Wed-Thu)
30th Nov - 1st Dec 26 (Mon-Tue)
17-18th Dec 26 (Thu-Fri)
25-26th Jan 27 (Mon-Tue)
2-3rd Mar 27 (Tue-Wed)
30-31st Mar 27 (Tue-Wed)
26-27th Apr 27 (Mon-Tue)
26-27th May 27 (Wed-Thu)
23-24th Jun 27 (Wed-Thu)
Course Outline
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
Create Graphics with Shapes
Drawing basic shapes
Modifying shapes to develop artwork
Building artwork from combined shapes
Apply Colour
Understanding RGB and CMYK
Mixing, applying, and saving colours and tints
Adding simple gradients
Creating and applying simple pattern fills
Construct Artwork with Paths
Creating lines and curves for artwork
Refining the structure of paths
Adjusting and reshaping linework
Joining, trimming, and editing paths
Explore Stroke and Outline Behaviour
Adjusting stroke weight, caps, and corners
Creating dashed and dotted lines
Converting strokes to shapes
Transform and Arrange Artwork
Rotating, reflecting, scaling, and skewing artwork
Aligning and positioning artwork
Adjusting spacing between objects
Using alignment guides and snapping
Design with Type
Adding and formatting text
Adjusting spacing for readable text
Identifying and matching fonts
Creating simple typographic artwork
Manage Complex Graphics
Working with rulers, guides, and grids
Locking, grouping, and isolating artwork
Organising artwork using layers
Cleaning up imported artwork
Use Generative AI for Design
Generating artwork from text prompts
Incorporating generated elements into artwork
Generating pattern fills using AI
Exploring generative colour options
Manage Creative Assets
Building Creative Cloud library assets
Accessing assets across Adobe applications
Sharing project elements with colleagues
Organising assets for reuse
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
Career paths
Roles this course supports
People training on Illustrator Intro 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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