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Brampton Valley Homes

"Having 1-1 training with Simon was fantastic. He has an in-depth practical knowledge that I found really reassuring and no question was too ridiculous, especially when it related to something more specific to the company I work for. Illustrator is an extremely complicated tool and I feel that after a day with Simon, I have the tools build up on, with daily use of the software."

ENVEA UK

Live Online Illustrator "The course was really good. There were plenty of exercises that were supervised at the right pace. I was able to address some of the challenges that I struggle with in my day to day work."

Picotech

"Very good. Just the confidence boost that I needed! I already knew some Illustrator but didn't quite have the confidence level I have with Photoshop and InDesign or for 3D work. Very relaxed environment, atmosphere, settled in really quickly and fun too. Instructions were clear and easy to digest. If I had any questions Simon was able to help or find a solution. The take away handbook was extra useful as I can always look back or contact them directly."

Royal Society of Chemistry

"Excellent course, 1 to 1 training is the way forward... trainer was incredibly knowledgeable & accommodating. There wasn't a single question he couldn't answer, I would recommend this course to others"

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Adobe Illustrator Training Course Beginners

Beginners Adobe Illustrator Course Overview

Adobe Illustrator is Adobe's professional design application for creating logos, marketing materials, social media graphics, illustrations, infographics, and other scalable artwork. Because Illustrator uses vector graphics, your designs remain sharp and professional whether they are displayed online, printed in a brochure, or enlarged for a poster or exhibition display.

The course also explores the latest AI-powered features available in Adobe Illustrator, including Text to Vector Graphic, Generative Recolour, and Adobe Firefly integration. These tools can help generate ideas, create artwork faster, explore alternative designs, and reduce repetitive manual work while still giving you full creative control over the final result.

The course also explores the latest AI-powered features available in Adobe Illustrator, including Text to Vector Graphic, Generative Recolour, and Adobe Firefly integration. These tools can help speed up creative tasks, generate design ideas, and reduce repetitive manual work while still giving you full control over the finished artwork.

Through hands-on exercises and real workplace examples, you will learn how to create professional graphics for both print and digital use, prepare artwork for sharing and publication, and confidently use Illustrator's most important features in your day-to-day work.

What You'll Learn in This Adobe Illustrator Training Course

Choosing the Right File Format: Understand when to use AI, PDF, SVG, PNG and JPEG formats for print, websites and social media

Vector Graphics Fundamentals: Understand how Illustrator creates scalable artwork that stays sharp from business cards to large-format posters
Professional Design Workflows: Set up documents correctly for print, web, social media, and marketing materials
Drawing and Shape Creation: Build artwork using shapes, drawing tools, paths, and precision editing techniques
Logo and Graphic Design: Create custom graphics, icons, and visual elements suitable for business and promotional use
Working with Colour: Apply fills, gradients, colour themes, and styling techniques to create visually appealing designs
Typography and Text Effects: Format text professionally, create text on a path, and combine text with graphics effectively
AI-Powered Design Tools: Use Adobe Firefly features such as Text to Vector Graphic and Generative Recolour to speed up creative work
Image and Vector Integration: Import photographs, trace artwork, and combine different design elements into a single project
Creative Mockups and Visualisation: Present designs on products, packaging, and promotional materials before production
Artwork Organisation: Manage layers, objects, and assets to keep projects organised and easy to update
Print and Digital Output: Export artwork correctly for commercial printing, websites, social media, and PDF distribution
Real Workplace Projects: Gain practical experience creating marketing materials, business graphics, and branded content using modern Illustrator techniques

Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Prerequisites

No previous experience with Adobe Illustrator is required to attend this course. The course is designed for beginners who want to create professional graphics for print, digital media, marketing materials, social media, or business communications.

To get the most from the training, you should be comfortable with:

Using a computer: Working confidently with Windows or macOS and common desktop applications
Managing files and folders: Opening, saving and locating files on your computer
Using a mouse or pointing device: Selecting, dragging and manipulating on-screen objects accurately

For the best learning experience, we recommend using a mouse or graphics tablet rather than a laptop touchpad, as many Illustrator tools involve precise drawing and object manipulation.

Complete Course Outline

Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

Understanding vector graphics: Learn the difference between vector and raster artwork and when to use each
Illustrator workspace: Navigate tools, panels and workspaces with confidence
Setting up documents: Create projects for print, social media, websites and marketing materials
Working efficiently: Customise the workspace and use shortcuts to speed up everyday tasks

Creating Artwork with Shapes and Drawing Tools

Building designs from shapes: Create artwork using rectangles, circles, polygons and custom shapes
Drawing with precision: Use the Pen Tool and drawing tools to create clean vector graphics
Editing paths: Modify anchor points, curves and shapes with confidence
Shape Builder and Pathfinder: Combine and divide objects to create logos, icons and illustrations

Working with Colour, Appearance and Effects

Applying colour: Use fills, strokes, gradients and colour themes effectively
Professional styling: Apply brushes, graphic styles and appearance settings
Creative effects: Enhance artwork using Illustrator's built-in effects and transformations
Managing artwork consistently: Create designs that maintain a professional appearance across projects

Adding and Formatting Text

Working with type: Add and edit text for marketing materials and business graphics
Text formatting: Improve readability using fonts, spacing and paragraph controls
Text on a path: Create curved and creative text effects
Combining text and graphics: Produce balanced and professional layouts

Using Adobe Illustrator AI Features

Text to Vector Graphic: Generate icons, illustrations and design elements from simple prompts
Generative Recolour: Experiment with alternative colour schemes instantly
AI-assisted design workflows: Use Firefly-powered tools to speed up creative work
Combining AI with traditional design: Refine and customise AI-generated artwork for professional results

Working with Images and Mockups

Placing images: Import and manage photographs and external graphics
Image tracing: Convert artwork into editable vector graphics
Creating mockups: Visualise designs on products, packaging and promotional materials
Preparing artwork for approval: Present concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders

Preparing Artwork for Print and Digital Use

Print-ready output: Prepare artwork for commercial printing and large-format production
Digital exports: Create files suitable for websites, social media and online marketing
PDF creation: Generate professional PDFs for sharing and review
Best practice workflow: Save, package and export projects correctly for future use

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Training Locations and Delivery Options

This course is available online instructor-led, at client premises, and at selected training venues across the UK.

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