Illustrator Training for Veterans

As a veteran returning to civilian life or as a family member of a veteran, would you like to take advantage of entitlements and benefits? This article will guide you through enlisting these services so that you can enroll in a professional skills training program and learn Illustrator skills. By learning Illustrator, you can jumpstart your marketing or graphic design career. 

What is Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is a vector design tool used in industries, including graphic and web design. Illustrator allows users to build graphics and illustrations from vectors (lines, shapes, and points). Graphics created in Illustrator receive minimal decay in quality when resized. This feature lets you use Illustrator designs on anything from billboards to business cards. 

Illustrator is a key part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It works with Adobe programs such as Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. Adobe created these programs to allow for optimized crossover.

Read more about what Illustrator is and why you should learn it.

What Can You Do with Illustrator Skills?

Illustrator, a vector graphics design tool, lets users create illustrations. Creatives use Illustrator to build recognizable logos and iconography to define a brand identity. While most commonly used in the graphic design industry, several Fashion designers utilize the program. In professional settings, users create illustrations to quickly and effectively convey meaning and recognition among customers. A majority of product packaging uses vector graphics.

For non-professionals or aspiring entrepreneurs, Illustrator can help build an online identity. These individuals use Illustrator to create logos, signage, and decals for the growing business, making it a valuable skill to know. 

Support for Veterans

Veterans can access educational support through the GI Bill, Forever GI Bill, and VET TEC programs. GI Bills provide tuition assistance to veterans who attend public or private universities. Benefits include housing, a book stipend, and a selective relocation payment. Veterans can pursue GI Bill funding later on if they wish. The VET TEC program offers similar benefits without using GI Bill funds. Noble Desktop's programs are not eligible for VET TEC funding. 

Please visit Noble Desktop's Veterans Support page to learn about VA-supported programs. You must live in the greater NYC area to take Noble Desktop's VA-supported programs, as they are only available in person. It is best to take these programs full-time due to the extensive benefits provided by the VA. Check out Illustrator classes for veterans to see what options are available.

Why Learn Illustrator

The most popular vector graphics program on the market today is Adobe Illustrator. Users can create colorful and vibrant illustrations through free-hand drawing or by creating lines and shapes. Professionals create logos and illustrations using these images and design branded merchandise and advertisements with the program. Additionally, Illustrator is part of Adobe's Creative Cloud, which makes transferring work from one program to another easy.

Learning Adobe Illustrator opens up many graphic design and web design career paths. If you want to pursue the Fashion Designer, Graphic Designer, Digital Designer, or UX/UI Designer role, you should learn Adobe Illustrator. Furthermore, Adobe Illustrator's user-friendliness makes it an excellent tool for entrepreneurs and creatives looking to build their brand identities. Most people can quickly learn the fundamentals of the program. Illustrator lets users create complex, memorable graphics for various situations, whether professionals or amateurs.

Any creative professional can benefit from Illustrator, especially entrepreneurs. The program can be a powerful marketing tool for creating unique graphics to set businesses apart. With Illustrator's vector images, you can use these graphics on a website, business cards, social media content, and advertisements without sacrificing image quality.

Why Choose a Skills Bootcamp?

When it comes to learning Illustrator, a few different options are available. Among these are bootcamps, certificate programs, or four-year universities. It is easier and more affordable to enroll in bootcamps and certificate programs than in universities. Many university programs also require students to complete general education programs rather than career-specific programs.

Illustrator bootcamps are ideal courses for advancing your career or learning new skills. The curriculum in these programs is comprehensive, covering Illustrator features and techniques in depth. Bootcamps aim to teach a skill comprehensively. The class guides students from beginner to advanced concepts and teaches them expert tricks and tips. In-person and online bootcamps are available and vary in cost. The Noble Desktop Illustrator bootcamp usually lasts a few days and costs around $1,000.

Interested in pivoting to a new industry or career? Consider a career-focused certificate program. The programs are similar to bootcamp courses in that they provide training in advanced skills to beginners. In addition to training in essential industry concepts and tools, they often offer one-on-one career mentoring and portfolio workshops to help you find a job. Certificate programs usually last a few weeks and cost around a few thousand dollars. They tend to be more expensive than bootcamps and vary in length and price depending on the provider and curriculum.

Learn Illustrator at Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop offers various Illustrator classes and bootcamps for students hoping to receive Illustrator training through a live online course.

• Illustrator in a Day: An introductory course covering the program's basic functionalities. 
• Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp: A more advanced class that teaches students to create complex and vibrant vector illustrations. Students finish the course with a professional portfolio. 
• Graphic Design Certificate: Students will master Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Indesign. They will work towards building various sample designs to include in their portfolio. 
• Digital Design Certificate: Students will learn the essential Adobe applications and UI and web design for digital publications.

Key Insights

• Illustrator skills can be helpful when pursuing creative careers, technical careers, or entrepreneurship.
•  Veterans can use Illustrator training with support through the GI Bill, the Forever GI Bill, and the VET TEC program. 
• Certificate programs train students for specific careers and offer career assistance. 
• Bootcamps provide in-depth training on Illustrator tools and skills. 
• The training options will depend on their individual learning goals and needs. 
• You can receive comprehensive Illustrator training at Noble Desktop, with in-person and online options available.