Adobe Illustrator 101

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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32Exams &
Assignments -
2,664Students
have taken this course -
13Hours
average time -
1.3CEUs
Course Description
Course Introduction
Adobe Illustrator is a powerful drawing software program offered by Adobe. Anyone, regardless of artistic or computer ability, can use Illustrator to draw shapes and lines, create text, or import graphics and pictures. You can use Illustrator to do a layout for a book, create a web page, and the list goes on. The best thing about it is, however, that you can do all these things easily using Illustrator once you learn the program and what different functions and features it provides.
This course was designed to teach you everything you need to know to make full use of Adobe Illustrator. However, you should be forewarned that Illustrator is a large program because there is so much you can do with it. If you've used Illustrator before, then the first half of this course may serve as a review to you. That's because we start at the beginning, showing you around the program and teaching you how to do the most basic functions. These are the building blocks that will make Illustrator's advanced features easy to learn and use when we start to cover them later in the course.
Take a look at just some of the things that you'll learn how to:
· Navigate Illustrator and where to find all the tools and features you'll need
· Draw basic shapes
· Draw objects
· Create vector images, then edit those vector images quickly and easily
· Add color to your work
· Use blends, gradients, and patterns
· Create symbols to place into your work to save time
· Create layers and masks
· Draw landscapes such as buildings and houses with ease using perspective
· Add graphs to your documents
· Add text to your documents – and even to your objects and shapes
· Create drawings, business cards, brochures, or anything you want using Adobe Illustrator
· And much, much more!
If you're new to Illustrator, don't be nervous or worry. Again, we'll start at the beginning and teach you everything you need to know in simple, everyday language so you understand and learn. We'll even give you lesson exercises and assignments to aid you on your way. By the end of the course, no matter who you are or how much experience you've had with the program in the past, you will be an advanced user capable of using Adobe Illustrator like a professional.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Lesson 1 Video
Review Article: Adobe Illustrator Information
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: An Introduction
Complete: Lesson 1 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 1: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator CS6
Lesson 2. Working With Documents
Lesson 2 Video
Review 2 Articles: Creating Documents in Adobe Illustrator; How to Use Multiple Artboards in Adobe Illustrator
Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 2: Working With Documents
Lesson 3. Drawing and Transforming Objects
Lesson 3 Video
Review 3 Articles: Raster images versus Vector Images; Tools Galleries; Illustrator Drawing Basics
Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 3: Drawing and Transforming Objects
Lesson 4. Making and Saving Selections
Lesson 4 Video
Review Article: Illustrator 101- Selection Tools
Complete: Lesson 4 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 4: Making and Saving Selections
Lesson 5. Working with Shapes and Objects
Lesson 5 Video
Review Article: Methods For Combining Objects
Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 5: Working with Shapes and Objects
Lesson 6. Working with Color
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 6: Working with Color
Lesson 7. Gradients, Pattern Fills, and Blends
Lesson 7 Video
Review Article: Working Patterns in Illustrator
Review Video: Create Intricate Patterns in Illustrator
Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 7: Gradients, Pattern Fills, and Blends
Lesson 8. Points and Paths
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 8: Points and Paths
Lesson 9. Working With Paths
Lesson 9 Video
Review Article: Help with Adjusting Path Segments
Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 9: Working With Paths
Lesson 10. Working With Layers
Lesson 10 Video
Review 2 Articles: How to Work with Layers in Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Illustrator CS6 Sneak Peek: Pattern Creation
Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 10: Working With Layers
Lesson 11. Working with Type
Lesson 11 Video
Review Article: Adobe Illustrator Tutorials for Type, Text Effects and Logos
Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 11: Working with Type
Lesson 12. Drawing and Painting
Lesson 12 Video
Review 2 Articles: Painting Methods; Live Paint Groups
Complete: Lesson 12 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 12: Drawing and Painting
Lesson 13. Illustrator Effects
Lesson 13 Video
Review 2 Articles: 53 Killer Photoshop Illustrator Effects and Tutorials; Smashing Magazine- The Best Illustrator Video Tutorials
Complete: Lesson 13 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 13: Illustrator Effects
Lesson 14. Symbols
Lesson 14 Video
Review 2 Articles: Quick Tip: Working with Symbols in Adobe Illustrator; About symbols in Illustrator
Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 14: Symbols
Lesson 15. Outputting Your Work
Lesson 15 Video
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Assignment
Complete Exam: Lesson 15: Outputting Your Work
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what Adobe Illustrator is and what it can potentially do for you.
- Demonstrate working with documents.
- Demonstrate drawing and transforming objects.
- Demonstrate making and saving selections.
- Demonstrate working with shapes and objects.
- Demonstrate working with color.
- Demonstrate using gradients, pattern fills, and blends, points, and path.
- Demonstrate working with layers.
- Demonstrate working with type in Illustrator.
- Demonstrate drawing and painting techniques in Illustrator.
- Demonstrate using Illustrator effects and symbols, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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Student Testimonials
- "Getting to read the material and also see a video made everything come together. I liked that I could go in my illustrator and try it out myself. Very Hands on (which I need)!" -- Vanessa P.
- "I liked all the videos and netlinks that showed more advanced examples." -- Michael R.
- "Thank you for your quick return of my grades and completion certificate. I am taking this course for a new position at work and truly appreciate your diligence in these matters. Thank-you! " -- Shelly R.
- "It was great." -- Emily O.
- "Feels great knowing how to use a program tha has been treated like a secret operating system. I am able to understand Adobe illustrator fully." -- Kerin B.