Illustrator Classes Chicago, IL

This 2-day course teaches students how to use the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator. Instructors will cover Artboards and Workspaces before introducing the Tool Palette. Students will learn how to use Live Paint, the Pen tool and all of Photoshop’s patterns and color palettes. Completion of the program will prepare students to create professional effects, logos and multilayered designs.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Illustrator so they can start using it right away. Attendees will create a variety of graphics such as logos, icons, patterns, and more. Students will learn how to use the Pen tool to draw custom vector graphics, convert hand-made drawings to vectors, use the Pathfinder feature to merge basic shapes into complex shapes, create patterns for fashion design, save files appropriately for web or print, and much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

Deepen your understanding of Adobe Illustrator in this two-day, intermediate level course. Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants who have completed Illustrator I develop, evaluate, and optimize eye-catching websites. Specific topics include using the appearance panel, creating advanced clipping masks, customizing the workspace, managing workflow, using advanced brush techniques and the gradient mesh tool, inserting graphs, and utilizing patterns. Other topics include logo digitization, basic symbolism, and artistic perspective.

Obtain the techniques and tools you need to create successful product designs in this one-day intermediate Adobe Illustrator course. Through a combination of instructor guidance, individual and group projects, and class discussions, participants learn how to create feature rich and visually appealing websites that engage users. Specific topics include setting up the artboard, using guides, snapping, grids, texts, and shapes, and exporting assets.

Increase your Adobe Illustrator proficiency in this five-day, basic-level bootcamp. This platform is one of the leading vector graphics designing and editing programs in the world. Participants who are somewhat familiar with Illustrator usually benefit from this course. Specific topics include layered animation, gradients, transparency, 3D effects, working with colors and color groups, and using tools like Artboard, Bristle Brushes, Puppet Wart, Property Tools, and Shape Builder.

This 2-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe Illustrator CC. In this course, students will learn how to customize objects and shapes, create paths and graphics, and prepare documents for deployment. Students will also learn about graphics scalability and the principles of graphics composition.

Novice users of Adobe Illustrator can build on their skills with this 2-day course. This course teaches students how to draw more complex illustrations, use painting tools to enhance artwork, customize colors and swatches, and use advanced formatting techniques. Students will also learn how to create slices and image maps and to prepare their artwork for printing.

This 1-day Illustrator class will teach students the basics of Adobe Illustrator, including how to create basic shapes, what vectors are, and paths. Afterward, the class will go on to gain an understanding of intermediate techniques such as text paths and altering shapes, finishing off with exporting for web and print applications.

Students in this 1-day intermediate course will learn more in-depth Illustrator techniques, ranging from drawing complex illustrations to using the painting tools. Participants will gain an understanding of using colors and swatches besides formatting text and exporting methods. Topics such as copyright laws and audience targeting will be discussed, having students learn about foundational concepts in design.

Practical applications will be discussed within this 1-day advanced Illustrator course, as well as working with layers and Illustrator’s drawing tools. In-depth topics will be a focus, from clipping masks to Image Trace. There will be an overview of the program given, with an exploration into topics such as using graphic styles and creating a product mockup in perspective.