Illustrator Classes Washington, D.C.

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.

This 2-day beginner class in Adobe Illustrator kicks off the course by thoroughly reviewing the illustrator interface and then merging into teaching new skills that can be found behind more complex drawings. Students will discover the skills behind using tools, panels, customizing and saving workspaces, setting up and saving document presets, using multiple artboards, and navigating the different elements when creating illustrations. The lessons are created to teach you the basics behind Adobe Illustrator and prepare you for more advanced content.

The next step after completing the beginner's course in Adobe Illustrator is advancing to Level 2, which is a 3-day class that teaches students at a faster pace and incorporates real-life uses and applications. The content will continue advancing the student's knowledge of Adobe Illustrator by challenging their current abilities and the knowledge they gained in the previous lesson.

This 2-day Illustrator course will teach students how to use the Pen tool, then progress to learning how to create Acrobat PDF documents and create mockups for prototyping. Logo creation will be covered, as well as brochures and the “Live” set of tools. Lastly, the Shape Builder tool will be thoroughly explored as well as the ins and outs of using the Swatch tool. An Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate will be given to students who complete the course.

This 2-day Illustrator course will give students an understanding of cross-program workflow, incorporating Adobe InDesign and Adobe Animate functionality into their Illustrator work. File types for web use will be covered, as well as print and video. Students will also be taught everything from dynamic effects to clipping masks to compound shapes and gradient meshes. Students who complete the course will earn an Adobe Nationally Recognized Course Certificate.

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 beginner Illustrator course covers the basics of Illustrator for creating print and web projects with Illustrator. Students will get comfortable in the interface, learn key techniques, and walk through exercises as they build their skills in Illustrator. This 3-day course covers the work area, artwork selection, shapes, transformation, drawing tools, color, type, and more.

This advanced Illustrator course is geared towards individuals with experience in Illustrator looking to learn advanced features and techniques in the tool. Topics include Illustrator objects, construction, effects and graphic styles, symbols, patterns, working with other file types, and more with a mix of instructor-led training and hands-on work.