Learn Adobe Illustrator and start creating logos, infographics, vector art and more illustrations today!

In this course, students learn the essentials of Illustrator, the industry-standard vector software, including

• formatting and stylizing type
• creating custom shapes
• applying effects and styles
• drawing with the brush and pen tools
• tracing over photos
• creating basic logos
• using the various tools in Illustrator, including when to use certain ones
• creating patterns, blends, and more

Skills Learned in the Course

After completing this course, students should be able to:

• Design illustrations with Adobe Illustrator
• Use the various tools of Illustrator
• Stylize and customize type and shapes in Illustrator
• Apply gradients, warp effects, blends, and other styles to shapes in Illustrator

Intended Audience

• This course is meant for people new to Illustrator or those who know a little about it and want to know more.
• This course is NOT for people who are experts at Illustrator already.

Instructor Qualifications

I’ve used Illustrator for years as a freelance graphic designer, and I’ve also used Illustrator when I was Internet Development Director at an award-winning advertising design firm. While I was Managing Editor of two international graphic design magazines, one of the magazines I oversaw focused on Illustrator.

For the past eight years, as I’ve continued freelance work, I’ve taught students Illustrator and logo design in classes such as Layout and Design, as a full-time university professor.

I have a BA in Communication, an MA in Journalism and Media Studies, a PhD in Communication, and a passion for teaching.