Adobe Illustrator Classes for Beginners

Learn Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

Learn how to create shapes and use the Pen tool to draw vector graphics. In no time at all you’ll be able to control the Pen tool, draw straight lines and curves, use colors, layers, brushes, trace images, and more!

This 6-hour class will quickly get you started with the essentials. It’s for people who use Illustrator lightly and only have 1 day (or 2 nights) to spare. If you want to learn Illustrator in greater depth, you should check out our 18-hour Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp.

If you’re looking for portfolio-based classes, check out the Graphic Design Bootcamp, or our Graphic Design Certificate Program.

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Hands-on training in small groups

Work on projects proven to boost retention
Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Refined over many cohorts for an optimal learning experience
Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Experienced educators who are driven to help you succeed
Retake the course for free within one year

Refresh the materials and gain additional practice

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—Ivonne Ackerman

What You’ll Learn

Create different types of graphics, such as a logo or icon
Use the Pen tool to create digital (vector) drawings. Our tracing templates will make it easier for you to master this drawing tool.
Learn about shapes, brushes, and paint tools.

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.

Course Syllabus

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Section 1

Straight Lines

Using the Pen Tool
Adjusting the Workspace
Arranging Objects
Color Fills

Curves

Drawing Curves (Pen Tool)
Anchor Points and Direction Points
Default Fill and Stroke

Corners and Curves

Drawing Corners and Curves (Pen Tool)
Adjusting Anchor Points

Section 2

No Smoking Sign

Fill and Stroke
Basic Shape Tools
Grouping Objects
Layers Panel
Working with Templates
Saving Illustrator Files: Options

Super Hero

Live Trace and Live Paint
Tracing Hand-Drawn Images
Coloring Live Paint Objects
Brushes
Flare Tool

Schedule & Enrollment: Illustrator in a Day

$325
6 Hours

NYC or Live Online
Free retake
Setup assistance
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$325
Due before the class starts

What’s Included

6 hours of hands-on instruction
Live, project-based training from experts
Proprietary workbook included
Retake for free within 1 year
Verified digital certificate of completion

What’s included with my tuition?
- A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
- Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
- Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
- Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered
- A 1-year free retake policy which allows students to retake any part of the course or program for free to refresh the materials and gain additional practice
- A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment
Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.
Do you offer any discounts for this course?
Discounts

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:
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This Course is Available in NYC or Live Online

On Campus in NYC

185 Madison Ave, NYC

Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor in the room with you
Computer and software provided
Free retake within one year

Instructor writing on markerboard in a classroom, while displaying code sample on screen

Students seated in computer classroom with workbooks, paying attention to instructor

Live Online

Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided
Free retake within one year

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Testimonials for Live Online Training

“Overall experience on Zoom was maybe even better than in IRL classroom because the instruction takes place right on your own screen, with less distraction. Great overall experience.”
“Given the fact that we had to do this entire class remotely due to Covid-19, I didn’t have very high expectations it would run so smoothly. However, I don’t think it could’ve gone any better. Not only do I feel very comfortable with the program now, but I’m actually excited to use it!”
“This was the first online class I’ve taken with ND and it was a great experience. Looking forward to the other classes I’ve signed up for!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring anything to the class?

No. We provide computers (Mac or PC) with Illustrator installed. Choose your operating system at checkout.
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

Corporate & Onsite Illustrator Training

Purchase group class vouchers at a discount for our regularly-scheduled group classes in NYC, or create a custom training program at your offices.

Private Training

Available onsite at your location
Modern computer labs available at our offices
Customize or choose from our existing courses
Free instructor consultations to finalize content

Group Class Vouchers

Send employees to our group classes
Extensive offerings and flexible scheduling
Simple billing and logistics
Computers and training resources provided

Learn the Fundamentals of Illustrator: Pen Tool, Shapes, & Basic Drawing

This Illustrator course will give you the basic foundation for drawing and manipulating scalable graphics for print and web. Importantly, you’ll practice using the Pen tool and learn how to create complex shapes out of easy to draw basic components. Learn these skills with hands-on exercises in small classes led by a leading Adobe Illustrator instructor.

Learn Illustrator in a Day

This class is designed to get you up and running quickly with the fundamentals of the application. You’ll dive in and learn enough to start using the program on your own. If you only have one day to spare, this is the class for you.
Custom Illustrator Workbook Included

Our Illustrator in a Day class comes with a custom step-by-step training manual. Recreate the class projects and refresh the Illustrator materials anytime after the class.
Learn then Practice

“I would highly recommend Noble Desktop to anyone. It offers both lecture and hands-on training which I think is vital for any student to comprehend what the class is about and to leave knowing they got something out of it.”
Michele Curley

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and proprietary curriculum, we deliver a learning experience our alumni can be proud of.

Illustrator in a Day is rated 4.9 stars

in the past 24 months

Mastering the pen tool has always eluded me, and Michele showed me the basics in a way that I can practice and build on this vital Illustrator skill.

Carmen Yazejian, Network9

After using Illustrator for over 15 years I now understand how to use the pen tool more efficiently and will be able to do my job faster! Fabulous class.

Dorinda Balanecki, Horsman, Ltd.

I would definitely recommend this class!

Aysha Hussain

Great course! Step-by-step instruction and great practice materials finally made illustrator easy for me.

Sonja Wilder

Whether you are a total beginner or need a refresh and are short on time, I highly recommend Illustrator in a day. It's given me the confidence boost to move towards more challenging classes and to tackle some projects.

Abbie Buhr

Create Graphics in Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator is an Adobe application used for creating logos, patterns, packaging, and other types of vector graphics.

Vector Drawing & the Pen Tool

Vectors are images made out of a set of coordinates, instead of pixel
Vectors can be scaled to any size, and have a flat, graphic look
The pen tool is used to draw a vector image by placing a series of coordinates

Patterns

Combine vector shapes into a repeating pattern
Creating different versions of a pattern
Applying the pattern to a vector drawing, like a shirt

Masking

Cropping shapes inside of other shapes
Placing an image inside text

Learn Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals

Upgrade to a bootcamp or certificate and save:

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Hands-on training in small groups

Time-tested curriculum and supporting materials

Learn from industry experts with teaching experience

Retake the course for free within one year

Earn a Certificate of Completion

What You’ll Learn

Learn with Hands-on Projects

Course Syllabus

Section 1

Straight Lines

Curves

Corners and Curves

Section 2

No Smoking Sign

Super Hero

Schedule & Enrollment: Illustrator in a Day

Discounts

November 7

Sunday, 10–5pm

November 15

Monday, 10–5pm

November 16–18

Tuesday & Thursday, 6–9pm

January 24

Monday, 10–5pm

March 21

Monday, 10–5pm

March 22–24

Tuesday & Thursday, 6–9pm

November 15

Monday, 10–5pm

January 24

Monday, 10–5pm

March 21

Monday, 10–5pm

November 16–18

Tuesday & Thursday, 6–9pm

March 22–24

Tuesday & Thursday, 6–9pm

November 7

Sunday, 10–5pm

Tuition

Full Tuition

What’s Included

What’s included with my tuition?

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

Discounts

Take this course as part of a certificate program and save:

This Course is Available in NYC or Live Online

On Campus in NYC

Live Online

Online Training Demo

Testimonials for Live Online Training

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring anything to the class?

Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

How does attending “live online” work?

Corporate & Onsite Illustrator Training

Private Training

Group Class Vouchers

Learn the Fundamentals of Illustrator: Pen Tool, Shapes, & Basic Drawing

Learn Illustrator in a Day

Custom Illustrator Workbook Included

Learn then Practice

Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

Create Graphics in Adobe Illustrator

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