Adobe Illustrator   

Develop professional graphic design skills through hands-on practice with Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard software for creating vector graphics, illustrations, logos, and digital artwork. This introductory course introduces students to the principles of graphic design while building practical skills in vector drawing, typography, color, layout, and preparing artwork for web, print, and digital media. 

Through guided projects and skill-based activities, participants will learn how to create scalable graphics, manage digital design workflows, and apply professional design practices used in creative industries. 

This course is for: 

• Beginners interested in learning Adobe Illustrator  

• Aspiring graphic designers, illustrators, and digital artists  

• Marketing, communications, and media professionals creating visual content  

• Students pursuing careers in design, branding, or creative technology  

• Anyone interested in creating professional-quality graphics and illustrations  

What You'll Learn: 

• Fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator tools, workspace, and vector-based design workflows  

• The difference between vector graphics and raster images and when to use each format  

• Graphic design principles, composition, typography, and visual communication  

• Creating and editing shapes, paths, illustrations, and scalable artwork  

• Working with layers, masks, brushes, symbols, patterns, gradients, and graphic styles  

• Managing color, swatches, and design elements for professional output  

• Transforming and modifying objects to create complex graphics  

• Importing, exporting, organizing, and saving Illustrator files  

• Creating graphics from original concepts, scanned materials, and photographic references  

• Preparing artwork for web, print, and video applications  

• Copyright considerations and professional practices for using and sharing digital artwork  

Computer Requirements: 

Students should have access to a computer capable of running Adobe Illustrator and completing vector design projects. A reliable internet connection and the ability to install and update software are recommended. 

Recommended equipment: 

• Desktop or laptop computer with a current operating system  

• Sufficient storage space for design files and project materials  

• Adequate memory and processing power for graphic design workflows  

• A mouse or other precision input device is recommended for detailed design work  

Students may need access to an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription or institutional software access during the course. Specific software requirements and recommendations will be provided prior to enrollment.