Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
A course by Tina TouliCreative Director and Graphic Communication Designer
A course by Tina Touli, Creative Director and Graphic Communication Designer
Learn how to use the leading design software from scratch to create a great variety of vector designs
Delve into graphic design and explore Adobe Illustrator’s full potential with this 6-course Domestika Basics. Learn to design high-quality vector graphics for branding, typography, web design, or any other digital project where eye-catching graphics are a must.
Adobe Illustrator is the most important tool in award-winning designer Tina Touli’s daily workflow, especially when it comes to creating designs for print and digital campaigns by Adobe, Dell, Tate, Converse, Kappa, and more.
Tina begins this Basics course by introducing you to the software’s interface and showing you how to set up your first document. She then shows you how to draw your first shapes and graphics with the program’s fundamental tools.
Discover how to expertly add color to your work in the second course. Learn the ins and outs of the tools, create a pattern design using your new skills, and see how to adapt a design to a product.
Get started with digital drawing in the third course, practicing Tina’s tricks for creating artwork with a handmade look and feel. Experiment with different effects and textures to explore the software’s illustration functions. Finish the course by learning how to convert your artwork into vector graphics.
In the fourth course, it’s time to get into typography, one of the most common uses for Illustrator. See how to select the ideal typeface, adapt it to a design, and use the effects offered in the software.
Tina’s vector design work stands out for its contemporary 3D feel. In the fifth course, she shows you how to create your own 3D look, diving into the three-dimensional tools of the software. Using her techniques, discover how to apply a contemporary edge to your design work.
Tina offers you a guide to saving and exporting your work for both digital and print, including how to send it to future clients. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create professional vector designs in a wide variety of digital and print formats.
Technical Requirements
⦁ A computer with Windows 7 (or higher) or macOS 10.12 (Sierra). ⦁ Adobe Illustrator CC (you can either buy it or download the 7-day trial version on the Adobe website). ⦁ A graphics tablet is recommended, but not essential to take the course.
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Reviews
- 2 months ago
It's the best Illustrator course so far ! I highly recommend
- 3 months ago
Está genial, explica muy bien el uso de las herramientas y ejercicios muy útiles.
- 3 months ago
great course, help me passed a project.
- 6 months ago
Muy bien estructurado, muy completo, te ayuda muchísimo si no conoces el programa.
- 7 months ago
Lots of excellent and helpful information.
Her clients include Adobe, Dell, Tate, Converse, University of the Arts London, Kappa, BenQ, and Mulberry. She has also received awards from Adobe Creative Jam, The Transform Awards, and The European Packaging Design Association Awards.
Content
- U1
Introduction to the Course
- Introduction to the Course
- U2
Before You Start
- Before You Start
- U3
Workspace
- Workspace
- U4
Document Adjustments
- Document Adjustments
- U5
Shape and Selection Tools
- Shape and Selection Tools
- U6
Transforming Objects
- Transforming Objects
- U7
Pen Tool
- Pen Tool
- U8
Fill and Stroke
- Fill and Stroke
- U9
Cutting and Merging Objects
- Cutting and Merging Objects
- U10
Aligning Your Objects
- Aligning Your Objects
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers the basics of Adobe Illustrator, including foundational tools and concepts for those new to graphic design.
You will learn how to create vector graphics, draw shapes, use the brush tool, adjust typography, create patterns with color, apply textures, and export your artwork for print or digital use.
Yes, you will need access to Adobe Illustrator to follow along with the lessons and complete the hands-on exercises.
You will need a computer with Adobe Illustrator installed. No additional materials are required.
You will learn to use Illustrator’s drawing tools, basic shapes, and brush functions to create scalable vector artwork.
Yes, the course covers how to export your designs with the correct settings for print, including file formats and color modes like CMYK.
Yes, you will learn to select, modify, and style fonts, as well as manage spacing and layout for effective visual communication.