# Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp Canonical URL: ## Overview From logos and patterns to tracing images and type, you’ll explore much of what Illustrator can do. You’ll create numerous graphics throughout the course, using the standard drawing tools, the Pen tool, type, compound paths, effects, layers, masks, patterns, blends, colors, and more. Mastering Illustrator’s Pen tool isn’t the most intuitive process, but using our drawing templates, we’ll help you master this tool. You’ll also learn easier ways to create complex shapes, by using simpler ones. You’ll be able to use these techniques for any kind of graphic, whether for print or web. ## What you'll learn - Create a variety of graphics, including icons, patterns, and typography - Use the Pen tool to create vector drawings, with our tracing templates to help you master this drawing tool - Learn to work with shapes, appearance, and pathfinders for powerful effects - Create colorful vector graphics using gradients and blends - Create patterns for use in graphic and fashion design - Save files for web, digital, or print ## Curriculum ### Section 1 #### Drawing with Basic Shape Tools - Drawing Ovals & Perfect Circles - Creating Precise Shapes - Setting Fill & Stroke Color - Using the Eyedropper to Copy Formatting - Navigating a File: Zooming & Scrolling - Outline & Preview Views #### Shape Controls - Rounded Rectangles - Polygon Tool & Triangles - Star Tool - Scaling Corners & Strokes #### Line Tools, Variable Width Strokes, & Rotate Tool - Line, Arc, & Spiral tools - Width tool & Variable Width Strokes - Rotate tool - Flipping Horizontally #### Building Complex Shapes with Basic Shapes - Using the Direct Selection Tool to Move Individual Points - Using the Pen tool to Remove Anchor Points - Deleting Anchor Points - Joining - Aligning - Working with Groups ### Section 2 #### Pathfinder - Comparing Pathfinders - Pathfinders vs Shape Modes - Live Compound Shapes #### Image Trace - Image Trace - Converting Hand-Drawn Sketches into Vectors - Adding Color with Live Paint #### Social Media Graphics with Type, Photos, & Vectors - Importing Photos - Sample Colors with the Eyedropper Tool - Adding Type - Adding Vector Shapes - Using the Curvature Tool to Curve Lines - Working with Multiple Artboards - Saving Illustrator Files That Contain Linked Photos #### Exporting as JPEG, PNG, & SVG - Exporting SVG Files - Exporting Multiple Artboards with “Export for Screens” - Exporting Parts of a File Using “Assets Export” ### Section 3 #### Drawing with the Pen Tool: Straight Lines - Drawing Straight Lines with the Pen tool - Offset Path #### Drawing with the Pen Tool: Curves - Drawing Curves with the Pen tool - Anchor points & direction points #### Drawing with the Pen Tool: Corners & Curves - Drawing Corners & Curves with the Pen tool - Changing a Curve to a Corner with the Anchor Point Tool #### Color Swatches & Gradients - Using Color Swatches - Creating Gradients ### Section 4 #### No Smoking Sign - Tracing Over an Image - Working with Templates Layers - Basic shape tools - Grouping objects #### Join, Average, & Aligning Points - Join Command vs Join Tool - Average Command - Aligning Anchor Points #### Strokes: Dashed, Dotted, Gradients, & More - Using the Width Tool for Strokes on Shapes - Rotating Copies - Gradient Strokes - Radial Repeat - Creating a Dashed & Dotted Strokes #### Patterns - Creating & applying patterns - Scaling, Rotating, & Moving patterns - Editing Patterns ### Section 5 #### Clipping Masks - Making a Clipping Mask - Adding Things Into a Clipping Mask - Adding a Stroke to the Clipping Mask #### Masking with Type - Using Type as a Clipping Mask - Putting Photos into Type #### Blending Objects - The Blend tool - Blending Options - Adjusting the Spine #### The Appearance Panel & Multiple Strokes - Adding Multiple Strokes Using the Appearance Panel - Adding Strokes to Objects vs Groups - Adding an Offset Stroke ### Section 6 #### 3D Text - Adding a 3D Effect to Type - Render with Ray Tracing - Rendering Resolution #### 3D Revolve: Making a Soda Can - Adding a 3D Revolve Effect - Adding a Label Design onto the Soda Can - Adjusting the Lighting #### Putting a Design into a Mockup Photo - Using the Mockup Feature with Your Own Photo - Blending the Design into the Mockup #### Recoloring Artwork - Creating Color Variations using the Recolor Feature - Pulling Colors from a Photo - Creating & Using a Color Group #### Generate Vectors with Adobe’s AI (Artificial Intelligence) - Having AI (Artificial Intelligence) Draw Vectors for You - Using Adobe’s Firefly AI in Illustrator ## Schedule - Jun 21, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 — NYC - Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 15, 2026 — NYC - Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026 — NYC - Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 17, 2026 — NYC - Sep 22, 2026 – Sep 24, 2026 — NYC - Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 — NYC - Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026 — NYC - Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 — NYC ## Instructors ### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor at Noble Desktop in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms. Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision. He holds a Ph. D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design. Learn more about [Eugenio Solis de Ovando's](/eugenio-solis-de-ovando) background and expertise. ### Dan Rodney — School Director, Instructor, & Senior Course Developer Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com. Learn more about [Dan Rodney's](/dan-rodney) background and expertise. ## FAQ ### 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. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $975 Payment options: GI Bill accepted.