Adobe Illustrator Essentials Course
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Adobe Illustrator Essentials Course
Build practical vector design skills with Nexacu’s Adobe Illustrator Essentials training course. This hands-on Illustrator course is ideal for beginners who want to learn the core tools used to create graphics for print, web, branding, marketing and digital design projects.
You will learn to create logos, posters, flyers, infographics and marketing assets from scratch. The course covers vector drawing, colour modes, gradients, patterns, type, layers, artboards and file export options so you can prepare artwork for print or digital use.
No prior Illustrator experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners, designers, marketers, content creators and workplace users who want to build or improve their vector design skills.
Adobe Illustrator Essentials is designed for learners who need practical skills in vector graphics, logo design, icons, illustrations, infographics, posters, flyers and marketing materials. It supports both creative and workplace design tasks where scalable artwork is required.
The course focuses on core Illustrator workflows, including drawing, editing paths, applying colour, working with typography, organising artwork with layers and artboards, and exporting files for different print and digital outputs.
After completing Illustrator Essentials, learners who already understand the basics and want to build more advanced artwork and production skills can progress to Illustrator Advanced where suitable.
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We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
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The Illustrator Interface
Adobe Creative Cloud mobile apps
Workspace efficiency tips
Explore the Start workspace
Explore the Illustrator interface
Customise Illustrator preferences
Explore the Control panel
Explore the Tools panel
Hide and show Illustrator panels
Change Illustrator workspaces
Use Illustrator Help
Illustrator file types
The artboard and pasteboard
Use the context menu
Zoom and pan a document
Navigate using document tabs
Preview and Outline views
Undo, redo and revert changes
The Selection Tools
Use the Selection tool
Use the Direct Selection tool
Combining and Warping Shapes
Use the Pathfinder panel
Combine shapes with the Shape Builder tool
Apply warp effects
Transforming Objects
Scale objects
Shear objects
Reflect objects
Work with Live Shapes
Use the Transform panel
Rotate objects using the Rotate tool
Type
Create text in Illustrator
Adjust text with selection tools
Convert text from Point Type to Area Type
Import text into Illustrator
Format text properties
Work with glyphs
Convert text into vector graphics
Create type on a path
Use the Touch Type tool
Infographics
Explore elements of an infographic
Create an infographic
Placing Images
Explore image resolution
Place images
Link and embed images
Use the Links panel
Update modified links
Relink missing links
Embed and unembed placed images
Package files
Clipping Masks and Transparency
Explore clipping masks
Create a clipping mask
Edit a clipping mask
Release objects from a clipping mask
Set transparency
Apply blending modes
Illustrator Essentials
Graphic formats
Explore vector graphics
Create a new Illustrator document
Use Illustrator templates
The Illustrator artboard
Create artboards using the Artboard tool
Delete artboards
Use rulers and guides
Use Smart Guides
Drawing Shapes and Paths
Explore vector paths
Draw shapes using shape tools
Use Live Corners
Draw straight lines with the Pen tool
Draw curves with the Pen tool
Change the curve direction
Adjust the shape of a curve
Add and delete anchor points
Change smooth and corner points
Cut and join paths
Adjust the weight of a path
Create rounded endpoints
Outline paths
Use the Curvature tool
Draw paths using the Pencil tool
Smooth paths using the Smooth tool
Erase paths using the Eraser tool
Add arrowheads to paths
Arranging Objects
Group objects
Isolate groups
Move objects
Duplicate objects
Align objects accurately
Stack objects
Lock and hide objects
Select objects by characteristics
Colour
Understand colour modes
Apply colour to objects
The Colour panel: unsaved colours
The Swatches panel: saved colours
Create colour swatches
Global and tint swatches
Manage colour swatches
Gradients and Patterns
Explore gradients
Create gradients using the Gradient panel
Create gradients using the Gradient tool
Create patterns
Layers
Using the Layers panel overview
Create a new layer
Explore layer options
Move objects to a different layer
Create template layers
Select all objects on a layer
Duplicate layers
Merge and flatten layers
Image Trace
Use Image Trace
Change the display of a tracing object
Use Image Trace presets
Explore trace options
Expand a tracing object
Release a tracing object
Saving and Exporting
Examine Illustrator file types
Examine Illustrator format (AI) options
Examine EPS format options
Examine PDF format options
Save graphics for web and screen
Export for screens
What is Adobe Illustrator Essentials?
Adobe Illustrator Essentials is a practical training course for learners who want to create and edit vector graphics. The course covers the Illustrator interface, artboards, drawing tools, paths, shapes, colour, typography, layers, images, clipping masks and exporting artwork for print and digital use.
Who should attend Adobe Illustrator Essentials?
This course is suitable for beginners, marketers, designers, content creators, educators, business owners and workplace users who need to create or edit logos, icons, infographics, illustrations, flyers, posters, marketing assets or web graphics.
Do I need previous Illustrator experience?
No prior Illustrator experience is required. Basic computer skills are recommended, as you will work with files, panels, tools, artboards, shapes, paths, colour, type, layers and image assets throughout the course.
What will I learn in this Illustrator course?
You will learn how to navigate the Illustrator interface, create documents and artboards, draw shapes and paths, combine and transform objects, work with colour and gradients, format type, manage layers, place images, use Image Trace and export artwork.
Does the course cover vector graphics?
Yes. Adobe Illustrator Essentials introduces vector graphics and vector paths. You will learn how to create scalable artwork using shapes, lines, paths, anchor points, the Pen tool, Curvature tool, Pencil tool and other core Illustrator drawing tools.
Will I learn to create logos and marketing graphics?
Yes. The course teaches practical Illustrator skills that can be applied to logos, icons, infographics, posters, flyers, marketing assets and other visual content for print, web and digital design projects.
Does Illustrator Essentials cover typography?
Yes. The course covers creating and formatting text in Illustrator, converting text from Point Type to Area Type, importing text, working with glyphs, converting text into vector graphics, creating type on a path and using the Touch Type tool.
Will I learn to work with colour, gradients and patterns?
Yes. Illustrator Essentials covers colour modes, applying colour to objects, using the Colour and Swatches panels, creating colour swatches, working with global and tint swatches, creating gradients and applying patterns.
Does the course cover layers and organising artwork?
Yes. You will learn how to use the Layers panel, create new layers, move objects between layers, create template layers, select objects on a layer, duplicate layers, merge layers and flatten artwork where needed.
Will I learn Image Trace in Illustrator?
Yes. The course covers Image Trace, including using presets, exploring trace options, changing the display of tracing objects, expanding traced artwork and releasing tracing objects.
Does this course cover placing and managing images?
Yes. You will learn how to place images, understand image resolution, link and embed images, use the Links panel, update modified links, relink missing files, embed and unembed placed images, and package Illustrator files.
Will I learn to prepare Illustrator files for print and digital use?
Yes. The course covers Illustrator file types, AI, EPS and PDF format options, saving graphics for web and screen, and exporting artwork for screens. These skills help learners prepare artwork for different print and digital outputs.
What is the difference between Illustrator Essentials and Illustrator Advanced?
Illustrator Essentials focuses on core tools and beginner-friendly vector design workflows. Illustrator Advanced is better suited to learners who already understand the basics and want to improve artwork quality, efficiency, special effects, complex illustrations and production techniques.
Can I attend Illustrator Essentials online or face-to-face?
Yes. Adobe Illustrator Essentials is available live online or face-to-face, depending on the current Nexacu schedule. Check the course page for available dates, locations and delivery options before booking.
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