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Illustrator in a Day

Hands-on Training from Experts NYC or Live Online

This hands-on class is designed to get you up and running quickly with the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator

  • Free retake
  • Setup assistance
  • Expert instructors
  • Small classes

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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Highly Reviewed by Our Alumni

From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Illustrator in a Day is rated 4.8 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

Eugenio was an awesome teacher. He demonstrated the capabilities of Adobe Illustrator beautifully while making it relevant and impactful for every individual. He is amazing at troubleshooting within the program, which shows how well he knows and understands its functions. I'd love to take another class with him.

Rosemarie M.

The teacher was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The class was very interesting and learned a lot of new things that will help me in my next job.

Rodrigo L.

I learned what I came here to learn. The exercises were great for walking us through skills. Sneha was amazing. She's very thorough and excellent at explaining the reasons behind what we're doing. There wasn't a problem she couldn't solve. She also created a wonderful learning environment and made me feel comfortable.

Izzy R.

Schedule & Enrollment: Illustrator in a Day

  • 6 Hours
  • $395
  • NYC or Live Online
  • Free retake
  • Setup assistance
  • Expert instructors
  • Small classes

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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
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