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Use Adobe Illustrator confidently to draw clean vector shapes, paths and type, and to produce logos, icons and posters exported correctly for print and screen.
About this course
Create scalable vector art. Master shapes, the pen tool, color, and typography to design logos, icons, and illustrations.
What you will learn
- Explain the difference between vector and raster artwork and choose the right format for a job
- Navigate the Illustrator workspace, panels, artboards and essential keyboard shortcuts
- Build complex shapes quickly with basic shapes, the Shape Builder and Pathfinder
- Draw and edit precise paths and curves with the Pen tool, anchors and handles
- Apply strokes, fills, gradients, global swatches and typography to create polished designs
- Export logos, icons and posters in the correct formats for web, social media and print
Curriculum
Module 1Vector Foundations4 lessons
- 1Vector vs Raster Explained Free preview
- 2The Illustrator Workspace
- 3Shapes and the Shape Builder
- 4Working with Paths
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
Module 2The Pen and Beyond4 lessons
- 5Mastering the Pen Tool
- 6Curves, Anchors and Handles
- 7Strokes, Fills and Gradients
- 8Pathfinder Operations
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
Module 3Design Workflows4 lessons
- 9Typography and Text Effects
- 10Colour Swatches and Palettes
- 11Artboards and Asset Export
- 12Tracing Images to Vector
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
Module 4Projects3 lessons
- 13Design a Logo Step by Step
- 14Create an Icon Set
- 15Course Project: Event Poster in Vector
- QModule quiz (4 questions)
PFinal project: Event Poster in Vector
Who this course is for
- Complete beginners to Adobe Illustrator who want a structured start
- Graphic design learners, small business owners and marketers who need logos, icons and simple illustrations
- Users of Canva or Photoshop who want to create sharp, scalable vector artwork
Requirements
- A computer that meets Adobe's current system requirements for Illustrator, and an Illustrator subscription or free trial from Adobe
- A mouse is strongly recommended; a graphics tablet is optional
- No prior Illustrator experience; basic computer skills such as saving and organising files
What is included
Written lessons
15 lessons, each with a practical exercise and key points to remember.
Module quizzes
A short quiz at the end of each module. Pass mark 70%, and you can retake it.
Final project
Event Poster in Vector. A practical brief with steps and a way to check your own work.
Certificate
A certificate of completion from EMFAD Courses with a unique code anyone can verify.
How the certificate works
Complete every lesson and pass every module quiz with 70% or more. Your certificate then appears in your learner area, ready to print or save as PDF. It shows your name, the course title, the completion date and a unique code. It is a certificate of completion from EMFAD Courses, not an accredited qualification.
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