Adobe Illustrator

Gain the Adobe Illustrator skills employers need

Graphic Designers with Adobe Illustrator skills earn more and are in more demand.

In this course learners receive instruction on vector graphics creation using vector illustration software. create professional-quality artwork for print publishing and multimedia graphics.

Instruction includes creating and manipulating basic shapes, drawing with the pen tool, using various brushes, working with type and preparing graphics for web, print, and digital publication.

Projects will emphasize basic composition and output.  

• Apply a variety of shape blending options
• Create and apply new gradients
• Apply Gradient Meshes and Envelopes
• Create symbols, brushes and vector shapes
• Apply Pathfinder and other effects
• Effectively utilize the pen tool to draw and edit shapes
• Effectively utilize Vector tools
• Prepare image for print and screen output
• Apply clipping masks
• Prepare image for use in another program
• Apply design principles including typography