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Adobe Illustrator Training: Beginner

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Discover the art of vector graphics in just 2 days with our Illustrator Beginner Course. Unleash your creativity and learn the essential tools and techniques to create stunning illustrations and designs. Learn practical skills through hands-on exercises and projects that will help you develop your creativity and build your portfolio. Start your journey towards becoming an Illustrator pro today!

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

2 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Beginner

Cost

(ex VAT)

Company: £375
Self-funding: £315
Online: £275

Adobe Illustrator Training: Beginner

LOCATION

London
or Online

DURATION

2 days
10am – 4pm

LEVEL

Beginner

Cost (ex VAT)

Company £375

Self-funding
£315

Online £275

Overview of the course

Unlock your creativity with Adobe Illustrator! Our 2-day beginner course is the perfect introduction to this powerful vector graphics software. Whether you’re a graphic designer, illustrator, or just starting out in the world of digital design, this course will provide you with the foundational skills you need to get started.

Led by experienced instructors, you’ll learn the basics of creating and manipulating vector graphics, including how to use the various tools and panels, work with layers and masks, and create stunning artwork from scratch. You’ll also gain a thorough understanding of the software’s interface, and learn how to work efficiently and effectively.

Our course is designed for beginners with little to no experience with Illustrator. You’ll work on a variety of projects throughout the course, giving you plenty of hands-on experience and practical skills you can use in your own projects. Plus, with small class sizes, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get personalised feedback from our instructors.

At the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and skills you need to create your own vector graphics, logos, and other designs using Illustrator. Join us for this immersive and engaging course, and take your first step towards mastering this essential tool for digital designers.

Dates

Next Course Date: 13 January, 2025

This course runs over two consecutive days. The next available start dates are listed below.

Upcoming dates:

13 January, 2025
3 March, 2025
28 April, 2025
16 June, 2025
11 August, 2025
29 September, 2025
24 November, 2025

If the training dates listed here don’t suit your schedule, let us know and we can arrange a private / tailored training course for you where we can customise both the content and the dates of the course.

To find more about our Tailored Training courses, click here

Course outline

Here is what you will learn on this Illustrator course in more detail. Click the topics to explore what is covered in each section.

Introduction to Illustrator

Setting up a new document
Most commonly used blank document presets
Choosing the right colour mode and raster effect for print and web
Using Artboards
Editing Artboards by using the Artboard tool
Rearranging Artboards
Moving artwork with the Artboard
Workspaces
Shortcuts for zooming and scrolling
Essential Illustrator tools and panels
Preferences

Working with Selections

Basic Selection Tools
Manipulating paths with the Direct Selection Tool
Expanding selections
Rounding corners with the corner widgets
The advantage of grouping objects
Exploring the Appearance panel
Adding effects

Transformation

Repositioning and resizing shapes
Duplicating shapes
The rotation tool and the Radial Repeat effect
Scaling proportionally
Corner and Effect scaling preferences
Aligning and smart guides
Distributing objects

Working with Drawing Tools

How to use the Curvature tool
Adding/removing anchor points
Converting anchor points to corners or to smooth
Shape manipulation techniques
Free hand drawing in Illustrator
Pencil Tool and Pencil tool options
Smooth and Reshape Tools
Eraser and Scissors Tools
Paintbrush Tool
Setting up Pattern Brushes

Layout

Working with Guides, Grids and Rulers
Introducing layers
Rearranging Layers by using the Layers Panel
Locking and hiding objects
Creating and rearranging Layers
Turning sketches into vector artwork
Setting up sketches as templates
The importance of the Stacking order

Working with Colour

Setting up swatches and colour palettes
Colour Terminology
Fill and Stroke options
Adding and editing Gradients
Easy recolouring techniques with the Recolour panel

Typography in Illustrator

Adding and formatting text
Typeface attributes
Placing text on a path
Text box options
Creating scalable Text

Merging and Subtracting Shapes

Combining and subtracting shapes by using the Shapebuilder tool
Creating flat characters
Shapebuilder Tool shortcuts
Pathfinder option
Pros and cons of using the Pathfinder vs. Shapebuilder tools

Output

Different file formats
Saving and exporting artwork
Optimising for print and web

Work Samples

Here are a few examples of the kind of work you can expect to be able to create after completing this Photoshop course. Click the thumbnails to see more.

Working with Selections

You will learn how to create accurate selections so that you can isolate a subject from the background.

Adjustment Layers

Instead of applying an adjustment to the entire image, you will learn how to do this selectively by using adjustment layers.

Retouching Skin

One of the most common uses of Photoshop is Skin Retouching. You will learn the best practices to ensure your image looks natural.

Working with Layers

Layers allow you to create complex compositions with endless possibilities. You will learn the ins and outs of how layers work.

Advanced Selections

Creating accurate selections mean that you can remove any background. Learn how to create perfect selections around hair and more.

Typography

Text is a crucial element in any design. Learn the foundations of typography and create a professional looking poster.

What's included?

Together with this course, you also get the following benefits at no extra cost.

Course Certification

At the end of your Illustrator training, you will receive a certificate of completion which you can use to demonstrate your competence in using Illustrator. Your certificate will be approved by one of our Adobe Certified Instructors

Lifetime Support

After your Illustrator training, you will have access to our technical email and phone support for a lifetime (yes, you read that right). You can contact us with any technical questions related to what you have learned on your Illustrator course.

Course Notes

As well as the training files you create during the course, you will also be given exercise files and notes that you can take away with you. Because, let’s admit, nobody enjoys going through a software manual that is hundreds of pages long.

Training Videos

After attending a classroom or online Illustrator training course, you will have free access to our extensive online training video library for seven days. All of our online training videos are produced by our instructors in partnership with digidemy.com

Free Class Retake

Once you complete your Illustrator course, you can come back and attend the same training session for free within 24 months. This is particularly useful to fill some gaps in your knowledge or if you would just like to refresh your skills and get a little more practice.

Course Recording

During the course, you will be able to record the training sessions so you can refer to it whenever you need to in the future. These recordings will be yours to keep forever and they will be an invaluable resource for your continued learning after the training.

Offers

We want to provide you with the best possible Adobe Photoshop training experience. That’s why we have a number of offers to make the whole training process more manageable.

Money-Back Guarantee

If you are not truly satisfied with your Adobe Photoshop training course, neither are we. Let us know on the first day of the course and we will go the extra mile to make things right. If you are still not happy, we will refund 100% of your money.

Early Bird Discount

Book this course three months in advance and receive a 15% discount.

Group Bookings

If you book two people to attend the course on the same dates, you get a 5% discount. For three people the discount is 10% and for four or more people it is 15%.

Schools and Non-profits

If you work for an educational or non-profit organisation, you get a 15% discount.

Instalment Plans

We understand that it may not always be very easy to pay for your Adobe Photoshop training upfront. That’s why we offer a payment plan, which allows you to spread the cost of your training over 3, 6 or 12 months with 3%, 5% or 10% interest.

Want to learn more than one software?

This Illustrator course is also included in the following bundles. If you'd like to learn more than just Illustrator, be sure to check out our bundles below.

Design Bundle

The top three applications in any designer's arsenal are Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This bundle teaches you all three.

View Bundle

Motion Graphics Bundle

Want to learn how to create animated graphics? Then this bundle is for you. It includes the After Effects, Cinema 4D, Illustrator and Photoshop courses.

View Bundle

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FAQ

Couldn’t find the answer to you question? These might help.

Where does the classroom training take place?

Our address is: 3 Laybourne House, Admirals Way, London, E14 9UH.

We are located only a couple of minutes’ walk from both the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) and the South Quay DLR Stations.

What time does the course start / finish?

The course starts at 10am and runs until 4pm with a lunch break and a couple of short coffee breaks throughout the day.

How big are the classes?

We usually have between 4-6 students per class. So it is a very small group, which means you get a lot of individual help and attention.

What's the booking procedure?

When you decide which course and dates you would like to attend, you simply fill the contact form on this page, or get in touch with us by using the chat button. Upon receiving your request, we will raise an invoice and send it to you for payment.

Once we receive the payment, your place on the course gets confirmed and you receive the joining instructions.

When do I need to make the payment?

Payment needs to be made at least 10 days prior to the first day of your course. Until we receive your payment, your place on the course is not confirmed and if the course gets fully booked, we might ask you to wait until the next available date.

How can I pay for my course?

You can pay for your training course via BACS (direct bank transfer), by using any credit or debit card including VISA, Mastercard or AMEX. You can also pay by using PayPal.

Do I need to bring anything with me?

We provide the workstations, notepads, light snacks, biscuits, coffee, tea and chocolate (lots of it!) during the course, so you don’t need to bring anything along.

Can I use my own laptop on the training?

If you feel more comfortable using your own computer, you certainly can. Just make sure you let us know ahead of the course, so we can prepare a workstation for you to connect your laptop.

Can I use my own files during the course?

If you are attending a public scheduled training course with other students, then you would be following a pre-determined outline. This is to ensure that everyone benefits from the training. However, if you would like to use your own files during the course (perhaps you are working on a project that you’d like to use as a case study), check out our Tailored Training page.

How does the online training work?

Overview: Instead of travelling to our London studios, you can join the course remotely as an online student. You will be joining a classroom training session which takes place at one of our training centres with real instructors and students without leaving your home or office. You will have the opportunity to interact with your instructors during the live sessions, ask questions, follow demonstrations, hear and see your fellow students just like you would if you were physically here. It’s exactly like being in a classroom, without the cost of travel and accommodation. Plus the cost of the online training is lower than the traditional classroom training courses.

The platform: Our online courses run either on Zoom or Teams. During the training hours, you need to be in front of your computer and follow your instructor’s monitor as the demonstrations take place. You will then practice what you’ve learned on your own computer. Along the way, you will be able to interact with your instructor, ask questions as well as take part in discussions during the training. If you get stuck, your instructor can take control of your mouse and show you the right way of completing a specific task.

Prerequisites: Almost all modern computers nowadays will have sufficient technology for the live training courses. However, to ensure you get the most out of your online training experience, there are a few things to keep in mind. In order to attend one of the InDesign courses as an online student, you need to have a decent broadband connection (a connection that’s good enough for a traditional HD video call will suffice). You will also need a pair of headphones or speakers as well as a microphone. Although not compulsory, you are advised to have a dual-monitor setup. Ideally, you would be following your instructor from one monitor and use the other monitor to practice the tools you are taught. As an alternative, you can use a single monitor and switch between the online session and your software. You will need to have either the full version of the software you are learning or we can send you a link to download a free trial for a limited period.

Can I postpone my booking to another date?

Yes – as long as you give us 10 days’ notice, you can postpone your course to another date without any charges. For full details on cancelation and postponing, please refer to our T&Cs.

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