Adobe Illustrator Training - Introduction Course
Our Adobe Illustrator Training Midlands Courses are hosted onsite (face to face) at your premises and across the surrounding areas.
Online Illustrator Training courses are held virtually with a live instructor via Zoom, Teams or Google
Hybrid Adobe Illustrator Training Course
There is also the hybrid approach of both onsite and online Illustrator training courses with some training onsite and some online.
We run a range of courses from Introduction to Illustrator to Advanced courses and flexible Illustrator workshops.
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Course
Courses run for 121 sessions, closed company groups and larger team groups.
What do you learn on an Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Training Course?
Edit Existing Vector Artwork, Create New Artwork for Logo’s and Social Media
Design for Print, Web, Video and Devices
Adobe Illustrator AI Tools
Text to vector, colour, image manipulation, generative fill and expand
Use AI Tools to Extend Artwork
Work with Brand, Colour, Typography
Create and Edit Patterns on an Online Adobe Illustrator Introduction Course
Geometric Shapes and AI Onsite Adobe Illustrator Introduction Course
Adobe Illustrator Introduction Course FAQ
How does the Online Adobe Illustrator Introduction Course work?
As with the onsite Adobe courses our Online Illustrator Training Courses are flexible and can be customised to individual and group training.
It can be delivered on video software of your choice including both Zoom and Teams and are available across all timezones.
They are delivered via live instructor in a virtual environment where you can share screens and interact with one another.
Do you record the online Illustrator Courses?
We do but unfortunately can only do this for one to one sessions or company groups
How does the Onsite Adobe Illustrator Introduction Course work?
Adobe Illustrator Training Midlands based course is extremely flexible and can be organised for one to one sessions, company groups /workshops and larger team roll-outs
- The trainer comes directly to you
- No travel, hotels or other expenses are involved for your staff
- The course is focused on your objectives as there are no external attendees.
- Prior to the course we organise a meeting to discuss the training course
- Flexible dates and times.
Who is this Illustrator Introduction Course for?
This is an Introduction to Illustrator Course so perfect for beginners or those looking for refresher training. It can be run as a one to one session or for small company groups.
It’s a comprehensive course so ideal for anyone wanting to work in vector graphics.
The course is ideal for beginners or anyone with limited skills wanting to extend their knowledge.
Over the years the course has been delivered to a wide range of areas including content creators, artworkers, marketeers, designers, product designers, fashion designers and educators.
If you want to create vector graphics then being the industry standard Illustrator is an excellent choice.
What will you learn on this Illustrator Introduction Course?
On this Adobe Illustrator Introduction training course you will learn how to create, edit and retouch images for a range of different purposes including both digital media, print and the web.
You will work with the interface, tools and Illustrator features to produce high quality artwork.
Our digital design courses are extremely flexible and can be tailored around you and your company so you can create artwork relevant to you.
For example you may want to change logos, colours and perspective of clothing or design high impact flyers and infographics or specialise in social media icons and logo design.
On this Adobe Illustrator Training Midlands base course you’ll learn how to:
- Work with Illustrator Tools, Panels & Interface
- The Illustrator AI Tools /Generative Fill /Generative Recolour
- Use Illustrator’s Selection Tools
- Create, Edit & Manipulate Geometric Shapes
- The Drawing Tools
- Use Illustrator’s Layout Tools Grids, Guides, Smart Guides
- Illustrator Type Tools
- Work with Images
- Exporting /Printing to Print & Web
The full course outline is available at the bottom of the page. We constantly update our Illustrator Training materials to incorporate new tools one of which is Illustrator’s wonderfully named Intertwine Tool.
Download our Adobe Illustrator Introduction Training Course Overview
What is Vector Artwork?
- Use to create Vector artwork (you can find out exactly what vector artwork is here) some examples would be:
- Create logos, symbols, icons for screen, digital, print & video
- Website Mockup Design
- Design Packaging
- Social Media Icons
- Social Media Images & Posts
- Infographics
- Charts, Graphs & Spreadsheets (to enhance documents like financial reports & tenders)
24 /7 and Weekend Illustrator Training
Our Online Adobe Training Courses are available on any time zone. We offer 24 hour availability, evenings, overnight and during the weekend.
We run our online training sessions via the most popular video conferencing software including Zoom, Teams, Google and WebEx. It’s your choice which one you prefer.
Do you record the Online Adobe Illustrator Training Sessions?
We do but due to privacy issues can only offer this to one to one courses and closed company groups.
1 /2 Day and Weekend Adobe Illustrator Training
How to Book an Adobe Illustrator Introduction Course
Booking with us
Please get in touch with us via the online booking form.
We will then get in touch and send the details of booking reservation and find out your timeframe for training.
We will then send across dates.
Once the booking is confirmed we then organise a pre-course call /meeting to discuss the course and any logistics around the day.
Payment
Payment for training is via BACS or Credit Card
Credit Card payment is via Stripe
*Greta Powell Training Ltd does not collect or store your card details.
Purchase Orders
We accept purchase orders from UK registered companies and the public sector.
Adobe Illustrator Training Midlands - Course Content
Meeting Adobe Illustrator
Toolbox
Overview of Palettes
Control Bar
Views
Preferences
Adobe & AI Tools
Working with Generative Fills /Backgrounds
Using Generative Prompts Effectively
Text to Vector Graphics
Contextual Tool Bar
Generative Shape Fill
Generative Recolour
Combining AI Tools
Generating Patterns /Repeats from AI
Adobe Illustrator Type Tool
Creating / editing type
Typeface Attributes /Tracking /Leading /Kerning
Type on a Path
Type Path Options
Outline Type
Type Area Tool
Frame Options
Adobe Illustrator Shapes
Brush Stokes
Apply/ Change/ Edit Strokes
Variable Stroke Widths
Apply Fills
Adobe Illustrator Colour
Colour Panels
Process / Spot / Global / Pantones
Swatch Panel /Adding /Editing /Removing
Working with Fill & Stroke /Gradients
Paint Bucket /Eyedropper Tools
Effect Panel & Transparency
Working with Object Transparency
Blend Effects
Adobe Illustrator Selection Tools
Selection Tool
Direct Selection
Adding / Removing Selections
Tips / Tricks for Selections
Adobe Illustrator Mockups
Add Image to Product
Mockup Panel
Edit Design
Add Shadow /Transparency
Add Image to Texture (Teeshirt, Jeans)
Release Mockup
Images into Illustrator
Placing Images
Linking & Embedding
Links Panel
Tracing Images in Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator Drawing Tools
Bézier pen
Adding / Removing Points
Joining / Cutting paths – Knife /Scissors Tools
Pencil /Smooth Tools
Reshape /Eraser Tools
Adobe Illustrator Layout Tools
Grids
Guides
Rulers
Stacking order
Grouping / Ungrouping
Align and Distribute
Placing Images Linking & Embedding Links Panel Tracing Images in Illustrator
Export for Video
Export for Web
Package
Printing files
Print option
Adobe Illustrator Training Midlands are available UK wide including Nottingham, Lincoln, Leicester, Worcester, Derby, Oxford, Cheltenham, Stroud, Hereford and surrounding areas. Creative Cloud Courses are held across the UK, do get in touch for an informal chat your location and how I can help with your Adobe Illustrator Training needs.
Adobe MasterClasses are also available. These incorporate Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop – again drop me a line for an informal chat about your requirements.
