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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 Intermediate

Intermediate Adobe Illustrator Course Overview

This Adobe Illustrator Intermediate training course is designed for users who already understand the fundamentals of Illustrator and want to develop more advanced design skills. The course focuses on creating professional artwork more efficiently, managing larger creative projects, and using modern Illustrator workflows to produce high-quality designs for print, digital media, marketing campaigns, and business communications.

Throughout this practical hands-on course, you will learn how to create more sophisticated illustrations, work with advanced typography, manage colour systems, build reusable design assets, and develop artwork that can be used across multiple channels. You will also explore solution-focused workflows that help you move from concept to finished design more effectively.

The course incorporates the latest Adobe Illustrator AI features, including Text to Vector Graphic, Generative Recolour, and Adobe Firefly integration. These tools can help you generate ideas faster, create multiple design variations, explore alternative creative directions, and reduce repetitive design tasks while maintaining complete control over the final artwork.

By the end of the course, you will be able to create complex illustrations, improve your design workflow, prepare professional deliverables for clients and stakeholders, and confidently use both traditional Illustrator tools and AI-assisted features to produce modern, high-quality creative projects.

What You'll Learn in This Adobe Illustrator Intermediate Training Course

  • Creative Project Planning: Define project objectives, audience requirements, and design solutions before production begins
  • Advanced Illustration Techniques: Create detailed vector artwork using professional drawing, editing, and object manipulation tools
  • AI-Assisted Design Workflows: Use Adobe Firefly and Illustrator AI features to generate ideas, explore alternatives, and accelerate creative tasks
  • Professional Branding Techniques: Develop consistent visual assets using colour systems, styles, and reusable design components
  • Advanced Typography: Create more effective visual communication using professional text formatting and creative type treatments
  • Colour and Visual Consistency: Manage colour libraries, swatches, gradients, and AI-powered recolouring tools
  • Artwork Enhancement: Apply effects, transparency, masks, brushes, and graphic styles to create polished designs
  • Reusable Design Assets: Build symbols, patterns, brushes, and graphic elements that improve productivity across projects
  • Marketing and Social Media Content: Create artwork suitable for websites, social media, digital campaigns, and promotional materials
  • Client Presentation Workflows: Develop mockups and design variations to communicate ideas more effectively
  • Commercial Print and Digital Publishing: Prepare artwork for professional printing, online publishing, and multi-channel distribution
  • Cross-Application Adobe Workflows: Work more effectively with Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and other Creative Cloud applications
  • Professional File Delivery: Export and package projects using the most appropriate formats for print, web, video, and client approval

Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Prerequisites

This course is designed for users who already have a good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and want to build on their existing skills.

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

  • Creating and editing artwork: Using shapes, paths, colours, and text to create and modify basic Illustrator projects
  • Working with Illustrator tools: Selecting, moving, resizing, aligning, and formatting objects within a document
  • Managing documents: Creating, saving, opening, and exporting Illustrator files for different purposes
  • Using layers and object organisation: Understanding how artwork is structured and managed within a project
  • Basic design principles: Having some familiarity with layout, colour, typography, and visual communication concepts

If you are new to Adobe Illustrator or have limited experience creating vector artwork, we recommend attending our Adobe Illustrator Training Course - Beginners before progressing to this intermediate-level course.

Complete Course Outline

Design Planning and Creative Workflows

  • Project Briefs and Design Objectives: Define audience requirements, project goals, branding guidelines, and delivery formats before starting a design
  • Choosing the Right Illustrator Workflow: Select the most efficient approach for logos, marketing materials, social media graphics, packaging, and promotional artwork
  • AI-Assisted Idea Generation: Use Adobe Firefly and Illustrator AI tools to explore concepts, generate variations, and accelerate the creative process
  • Organising Complex Projects: Structure artwork using layers, artboards, naming conventions, and reusable assets

Creating Professional Vector Artwork

  • Advanced Drawing Techniques: Create precise illustrations using paths, anchor points, shape tools, and drawing controls
  • Building Complex Graphics: Combine and refine multiple objects to create detailed artwork and branding elements
  • Perspective and Technical Drawing: Produce realistic illustrations using perspective grids and advanced positioning tools
  • Image Trace Workflows: Convert sketches, logos, and imported artwork into editable vector graphics

Working Smarter with Adobe Illustrator AI

  • Text to Vector Graphic: Generate icons, illustrations, patterns, and design elements from simple text prompts
  • Generative Recolour: Experiment with alternative colour palettes while maintaining brand consistency
  • AI-Enhanced Creative Exploration: Generate multiple design concepts quickly for stakeholder review and approval
  • Refining AI-Generated Artwork: Edit, customise, and enhance AI-created graphics using traditional Illustrator tools

Professional Colour and Branding Techniques

  • Colour Management: Build consistent colour systems for print, digital media, and brand identity projects
  • Custom Swatches and Libraries: Create reusable colour palettes and asset collections
  • Gradient and Mesh Techniques: Produce sophisticated colour transitions and realistic shading effects
  • Brand Consistency: Apply colour standards across multiple marketing and design projects

Advanced Typography and Layout Design

  • Professional Type Formatting: Improve readability and visual impact using advanced typography controls
  • Creative Text Effects: Apply text transformations, envelopes, and path-based typography
  • Designing for Communication: Combine typography and graphics to create effective visual messages
  • Reusable Text Styles: Standardise formatting across larger projects and campaigns

Enhancing Artwork with Effects and Asset Libraries

  • Graphic Styles and Appearance Controls: Apply and manage consistent visual effects across artwork
  • Transparency and Blending Modes: Create depth and visual interest using non-destructive techniques
  • Masks and Creative Effects: Produce sophisticated compositions while maintaining editable artwork
  • Symbols, Brushes and Patterns: Build reusable assets that speed up future design projects

Marketing, Social Media and Content Creation Workflows

  • Multi-Channel Design: Adapt artwork for social media, websites, presentations, email campaigns, and print materials
  • Mockups and Client Presentations: Visualise designs on products, packaging, signage, and promotional items
  • Creating Design Variations: Generate multiple formats and layouts efficiently for different audiences
  • Preparing Artwork for Approval: Present concepts clearly to clients, stakeholders, and marketing teams

Preparing Professional Deliverables

  • Commercial Print Production: Prepare artwork with appropriate colour settings, bleeds, and output specifications
  • Digital Publishing and Web Graphics: Export optimised files for websites, social media, and online marketing
  • Cross-Application Workflows: Share projects with Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications
  • Choosing the Right File Format: Understand when to use AI, PDF, SVG, PNG, JPEG, and other export options

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Post Course Resources

  • Training materials: Comprehensive course notes and practical exercise files for continued learning
  • Online resources: Access video tutorials, reference guides, and useful keyboard shortcuts
  • Expert support: Three months of post-course assistance via email, phone, and screen sharing

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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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