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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 CC Training Course Intermediate

Intermediate Adobe Illustrator CC Course Overview

This Adobe Illustrator Intermediate training course is designed for users who already understand the basics and want to create more sophisticated, professional-quality artwork. Building on your existing skills, you will learn advanced illustration techniques, work more efficiently with complex projects, and gain greater control over the appearance and organisation of your designs.

Throughout this practical hands-on course, you will explore advanced drawing tools, custom brushes, colour management, typography, layers, masks, and effects. You will also learn how to create artwork that is suitable for commercial printing, digital publishing, social media, and modern marketing campaigns.

The course introduces more advanced AI-assisted features available in Adobe Illustrator, helping you generate creative ideas faster, experiment with alternative design concepts, and streamline parts of the design process while maintaining full creative control.

By the end of the day, you will be able to create complex illustrations, manage larger design projects more effectively, prepare professional artwork for a variety of outputs, and work with greater confidence using Illustrator's advanced tools and capabilities.

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

  • Advanced Illustration Techniques: Create detailed artwork using professional drawing, editing, and path manipulation tools
  • Complex Shape Creation: Combine, refine, and transform objects to produce sophisticated graphics and illustrations
  • Custom Brushes and Patterns: Design reusable brushes, patterns, and assets to improve consistency and productivity
  • Professional Colour Management: Work with swatches, colour groups, spot colours, and colour libraries for accurate results
  • Advanced Typography: Enhance designs using character styles, paragraph controls, type effects, and creative text layouts
  • Layers and Artwork Organisation: Manage larger projects efficiently using layers, groups, and structured workflows
  • Masks, Transparency and Blending: Create polished visual effects using clipping masks, opacity settings, and blending modes
  • Creative Effects and Appearance Controls: Apply and manage effects while maintaining editable artwork
  • AI-Assisted Design Workflows: Explore advanced Adobe Firefly and Illustrator AI features to generate ideas and accelerate design tasks
  • Preparing Artwork for Commercial Printing: Configure colour settings, bleeds, and output options for professional print production
  • Digital Publishing and Web Graphics: Export artwork for websites, social media, online publications, and digital marketing
  • Professional Design Projects: Apply advanced Illustrator techniques to create polished marketing materials, branding assets, and promotional graphics

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites

To get the most from this course, you should:

  • Have previous Illustrator experience: Be comfortable creating and editing basic artwork using shapes, paths, text, and colours
  • Understand core Illustrator tools: Have experience working with layers, selections, and object formatting
  • Be confident with basic design tasks: Understand how to create simple layouts and organise artwork within a document

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

Complete Course Outline

Creating Complex Illustrations in Adobe Illustrator

  • Precision drawing tools: Use grids, guides, rulers, and measurement tools to create accurate artwork
  • Building advanced graphics: Combine and manipulate objects to create detailed illustrations and design elements
  • Layer management: Organise complex projects using layers and structured workflows
  • Perspective drawing: Create realistic artwork using Illustrator's perspective tools
  • Image tracing: Convert sketches, logos, and imported artwork into editable vector graphics

Enhancing Artwork with Colour and Painting Tools

  • Advanced fills and strokes: Create visual impact using colours, gradients, and customised outlines
  • Live Paint workflows: Colour complex artwork quickly using Live Paint Groups
  • Custom brush creation: Design and apply brushes to create unique artistic effects
  • Transparency and blending: Combine objects creatively using opacity settings and blending modes
  • Gradient meshes: Produce realistic shading and sophisticated colour transitions
  • Pattern design: Create reusable patterns for branding, packaging, and marketing materials

Managing Colours and Creative Themes

  • Professional colour workflows: Manage colours consistently across projects and outputs
  • Custom swatches: Build and maintain reusable colour libraries
  • Colour groups: Organise palettes for branding and design consistency
  • Generative Recolour: Explore alternative colour schemes quickly using Adobe's AI-powered tools

Working with Advanced Typography

  • Character formatting: Refine text using advanced character controls and typographic settings
  • Creative text layouts: Apply professional formatting techniques to enhance visual communication
  • Type styles and consistency: Create reusable formatting standards across larger projects

Enhancing the Appearance of Artwork

  • Creative effects: Apply editable effects to add depth, texture, and visual interest
  • Graphic styles: Save and reuse appearance settings to improve efficiency
  • Masking techniques: Control visibility and create sophisticated design effects using masks
  • Symbols and asset libraries: Build reusable design elements for larger projects
  • AI-assisted artwork generation: Explore Text to Vector Graphic and Firefly-powered features to accelerate design workflows

Preparing Artwork for Print, Digital and Video Projects

  • Commercial print preparation: Configure artwork for professional printing with confidence
  • Colour and transparency output: Ensure artwork reproduces accurately across different media
  • Web optimisation: Export graphics for websites, social media, and online marketing campaigns
  • Digital publishing: Create assets suitable for presentations, PDFs, and interactive content
  • Video and motion graphics workflows: Prepare Illustrator artwork for use in video and animation projects
  • Cross-application compatibility: Share files effectively with Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and other Adobe applications

Managing Design Projects Effectively

  • Project planning: Define objectives, audiences, and design requirements before production begins
  • Audience-focused design: Create artwork that supports communication and marketing goals
  • Copyright awareness: Understand the responsible use of images, graphics, fonts, and creative assets
  • Design workflow management: Organise projects efficiently from concept through to final delivery

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

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