Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Class Beginner to Pro

Name: Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Class Beginner to Pro
Rating: 4.7 (151 reviews)

The whole course lasts for about 4 hours, I can promise very exciting journey to the world of graphic design.

Created byPeter Romanov

Last updated 12/2024

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What you'll learn

Expand your professional skill set by adding Illustrator to your repertoire.
Turn your Illustrator skills into a source of income.
Gain confidence in creating graphics from scratch with Adobe Illustrator.
Become a pro at using Adobe Illustrator CC with ease.
Create professional-level graphics without any prior experience.
Learn how to draw shapes and icons ranging from basic to advanced.
Master essential Illustrator skills such as working with shapes, text, masking, effects, and exporting.
Explore advanced Illustrator tools and techniques to take your designs to the next level.
Export your projects for a variety of uses, including print, web, and other design projects.
Bring your ideas to life and create stunning visual designs.
Design eye-catching business cards that make a lasting impression.
Create stunning images for social media posts that stand out and communicate your message effectively.
Design seamless patterns for use in fabric, wallpaper, or other design projects.
Master the art of working with color and gradients to create visually appealing designs.

Course content

7 sections • 28 lectures • 3h 57m total length

Interface overview18:24
Explore the Adobe Illustrator interface, learn vector vs raster fundamentals, and create a print-ready document with artboards, bleed, and rgb—covering tools like shapes, pen, color, and text.
Toolbar11:52
Explore the Illustrator toolbar and interface, customize panels, manage colors and strokes, and organize palettes and workspaces for efficient icon design.
Layers13:34
Master the layers palette in illustrator by managing visibility, locking, naming, and sublayers. Move objects between layers, create and delete layers, and use template, preview, and flatten artwork.

Simple shapes and alignment8:17
Learn to draw simple shapes in Illustrator (rectangles, squares, circles, ellipses, polygons, and stars) using shift and alt, set precise dimensions and radii, and align to object or artboard.
Drawing icons in Illustrator9:17
Draw three vector icons in Illustrator using artboards, strokes, and no fills; create computer, smartphone, and gift icons with lines and bezier curves, then export PNG assets.
Pathfinder in Illustrator9:29
Explore the pathfinder palette in Illustrator to perform boolean operations—unite, minus front, intersect, exclude, and divide—and apply them to create a flat-style owl.
Drawing an illustration in the style of flat5:37
Finish a flat style owl illustration by shaping the beak, muzzle, and body with united shapes, then add wings, paws, and a twig using intersect and pathfinder for depth.
Pen Tool11:18
Master the pen tool in Illustrator by creating bezier curves with anchor points and gates, editing paths with the direct selection tool, and refining shapes for logos.
Live trace in Illustrator7:29
Master live trace in Illustrator by turning lines into dynamic illustrations with the width tool, adjusting stroke profiles and dashed lines, and using tablet pressure with the White Scribe plugin.

Basics of working with text in Illustrator8:34
Learn the basics of text in Illustrator by using the text tool, selecting fonts, and adjusting size, tracking, baseline shift, and effects in the character palette.
Paragraph5:47
Explore the paragraph palette in Illustrator, adjust text frames with alignment, spacing, and hyphenation, and prepare prints by outlining text and saving editable and print-ready files.

Creating a business card in Illustrator6:27
Create a one-sided, 90 by 50 mm business card in Illustrator with 3 mm bleed and 300 ppi, using a red background, logo, and fresh typography.
Creating a poster in Illustrator9:37
Create a poster in Illustrator using a raster image, layers and swatches, and text effects such as envelope distort and text on path.
Creating shapes in Illustrator7:04
learn to create a fox icon in Illustrator by combining circles and triangles with the shape builder tool and pathfinder, using reflect and merge for symmetry.
Creating a seamless pattern in Illustrator12:31
Learn to create seamless patterns in Illustrator using two methods, including a traditional layout and the blob brush technique, to produce tileable textures with swatches and clipping masks.
Transform effect5:56
Discover how to use the transform effect in Illustrator to create abstract shapes and logo-ready patterns by adjusting copies, angle, and scale with gradients.

Working with color in the Illustrator11:39
Learn to work with color in Illustrator using the HSV model, swatches, and color palette, creating harmonious and complementary color schemes, and using global colors and swatch libraries for consistency.
Recolor artwork tool5:59
Explore Adobe Illustrator's recolor artwork tool to recolor objects using color harmonies, HSV sliders, global adjust, and library palettes, enabling quick creative variations for printing and stock images.
Gradient fills in Illustrator9:08
Learn to create and edit gradient fills in Adobe Illustrator, including linear, radial, and custom gradients, with transparency, blending modes, masks, and mesh gradients for watercolor-like effects.

Raster images and masks in Illustrator8:26
Explore raster objects and clipping masks in Illustrator by linking raster images, packaging files for print, and using clipping masks to crop and reveal artwork with precise shapes.
Trace raster images in Illustrator8:46
Learn to convert raster images to vector in Illustrator using image trace, adjust colors, paths, corners, and noise for textured results, and expand to edit as vector shapes.
Tools of the Eraser group4:58
Explore the eraser group tools in Adobe Illustrator—eraser, clipping masks, scissors, and knife—and learn to adjust size and pressure, erase selectively, and create a logo with colored pieces.
Tools of the Width group7:07
Explore the tools of the width group in Illustrator, using the twirl tool to twist and deform shapes with gradients, while warp, distort, and smudge tools craft abstract, stock-ready compositions.
Drawing pixel icons in Illustrator4:20
Learn to draw pixel icons in Illustrator by building a pixel grid on a 70 by 70 artboard, then color with the live paint bucket and swatches.
Creating a paper style in Illustrator5:42
Learn to create a paper style in illustrator by building layered, voluminous paper shapes with gradients, shadows, and blending to craft paper-style illustrations for stock.
The Symbol Sprayer Tool10:39
Learn to use the symbol sprayer tool to build a detailed Christmas tree with gradients, glow, and copied stripes, and master symbol tools, bokeh, and expansion for stock-ready assets.
The Blend Tool in Illustrator9:04
Explore the blend tool in Illustrator by creating color transitions between shapes, adjusting steps, and placing blends along paths to generate abstract ribbons and textures for design patterns.

Requirements

It is recommended that you have access to a recent version of Adobe Illustrator, such as Illustrator CC (Creative Cloud), or at least not an older version than Illustrator CS6.
Windows or Mac OS computer

Description

Are you looking to learn Adobe Illustrator and gain the skills needed to create professional designs? Look no further than this comprehensive Adobe Illustrator CC course!

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know to confidently use the industry-standard vector-based graphic application, from the basics of the workspace and tools to advanced techniques such as creating masks and compound shapes. With practice files and fun projects to follow along with, you'll be creating your own real-world projects in no time.

Become a Professional Graphic Designer with Adobe Illustrator CC

With the skills learned in this course, you will have a highly-desired skill that can help you get jobs and make money as a graphic designer. Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard application when it comes to graphic design, so it's important for you to learn it if you want to be a professional designer.

Illustrator is suitable for a range of professions, including graphic designers, web designers, and illustrators, and can be used to create logos, icons, characters, textures, text-based graphics, illustrations, and more.

Real World Skills + Fun Illustrator Projects

This Adobe Illustrator CC course is designed for the complete beginner, with step-by-step guidance and engaging projects that will inspire you to take action. You'll be designing your own professional-quality graphics, backgrounds, and textures, as well as adding and stylizing text to your projects.

Experienced Instructor are Here to Help You Succeed

This course is created by Peter Romanov, a top-rated instructor who has taught thousands of students worldwide. With his guidance, you will master the Illustrator workspace and tools, improve your designs with strokes, pencils, and brushes, and learn how to use advanced techniques such as the shape builder tool, effects, and gradients.

Enroll now and start your journey towards becoming a professional graphic designer with Adobe Illustrator CC. We can't wait to see you inside the course!

Who this course is for:

This course is perfect for beginners who have never used Illustrator or have only limited experience with the software.
It is also suitable for intermediate/casual Illustrator users who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge of proper usage of the software.

Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Class Beginner to Pro

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 44min

Tools6 lectures • 51min

Text2 lectures • 14min

Types of design5 lectures • 42min

Color and gradients3 lectures • 27min

Advanced tools8 lectures • 59min

Bonus1 lecture • 1min

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