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Illustrator 2025 First Class

For the designer who wants to master Illustrator's tools and fundamentals.
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52
Lessons
8+ hrs
Duration
English
Subtitles
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Experience Required
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Features

Here is a snapshot of what we will be covering in the course, with a more detailed curriculum a bit further down the page.*

*Lesson content may be subject to change slightly for the purpose of improving each lesson.

The fundamentals

We begin the course by installing Adobe Illustrator for the first time, before learning how to navigate the workspace, whilst creating a variety of different shapes.

Drawing techniques

The course demonstrates a wide variety of tools and techniques for drawing, including the Pencil Tool and the infamous (but often feared) Pen Tool.

Text and 3D graphics

Whether it's getting creative with fonts, typing along a path, or making a typographic design into a 3D graphic - this and so much more, is covered in the course.

Brushes, patterns and effects

Brushes and patterns aren't just for artists! There's a lot of clever ways to use brushes in Adobe Illustrator that will save designers a lot of time and frustration.

Practice projects

Try out your new skills with a variety of practice projects to give you a taste of designing real-world graphics using Adobe Illustrator.

Images and exporting

Working with images, integrating with Adobe Photoshop, or turning sketches into digital vector art, these are all features that are unique to Adobe Illustrator.

Curriculum

Here's a detailed breakdown of the modules and lessons in the course.
Module 1 - Getting Started

• Introduction
• Installing Illustrator
• Creating and Saving Documents
• User Interface and Workspaces
• Navigation
• Rulers, Grids and Guides

Module 2 - The Fundamentals

• Essential Tools
• Transforming Shapes
• Combining Shapes
• Aligning Objects
• Layers and Artboards

Module 3 - Colours, Gradients and Strokes

• Working with Colours
• Tints and Shades
• Colour Profiles
• Strokes
• Gradients
• Recolour Artwork

Module 4 - Drawing Tools and Techniques

• Drawing Tools
• Drawing Assistance Tools
• Pen Tool
• Pen Tool Alternatives
• Drawing and Symmetry
• Live Painting

Module 5 - Working with Type

• Adding Text
• Typing on a Path
• Glyphs and Stylistic Alternates
• Wrapping Text
• Warping Text
• Advanced Text Effects
• 3D Text

Module 6 - Working with Images

• Placing Images
• Working with Masks
• Image Tracing

Module 7 - Working with Brushes

• Brushes
• Scatter Brushes
• Art Brushes

Module 8 - Advanced Features

• Symbols
• Making Patterns
• Warping Objects
• Blending Objects
• Intertwining Objects
• 3D Graphics
• Effects and Filters

Module 9 - Saving and Exporting

• Exporting for Print
• Exporting for the Web
• Packaging Files for Distribution

2025 - New Features

• Objects on Path
• Improved Image Trace
• Improved Mockups
• Generative Shape Fill

Members community

Everyone who enrols receives access to the members-only area in the community where you can chat, ask questions, and enter competitions.

Pricing

Illustrator 2025 First Class
£79
• Master Adobe Illustrator 2025
• Instant access to 52 lessons (8+ hours)
• English subtitles
• Access members-only area in community
• Pay once, get future updates included
• Zero risk 14 day money back guarantee
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