Getting started with Adobe Illustrator

In this comprehensive Adobe Illustrator course for beginners, you’ll acquire a solid foundation in vector graphics, starting with the creation of your first document and understanding the Illustrator workspace. 

You’ll gain proficiency in essential tools, allowing you to create and transform shapes effortlessly. Dive into the world of colour management with Adobe Colour & Libraries, and learn how to use layers, add text, alignment functions, and transparency settings, to keep your designs organised and polished. 

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills and confidence to produce professional-quality artwork. 

Session One   

• What is Illustrator and what is it used for  
• Why use Illustrator instead of Photoshop – Raster vs Vector. Creating a documents   
• Navigating the workspace and file naming/saving  
• Creating shapes with the tool bar  
• Transforming shapes: scale, rotate.  
• Colour, learn about Illustrators impressive colour functions, including Adobe Colour & Libraries.  
• Layers  
• Alignment panel  
• Transparency  

Session Two  

• Grouping  
• Artboards  
• Curvature tool  
• The stroke  
• Width tool  
• Text  
• Gradients  
• Shape builder   

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

A subsidised rate of £50 is available for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly residents through the SPF Digital Futures Cornwall project. To find out more or check your eligibility, contact shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk or please complete our form to enquire about our subsidised short courses. Once your place is confirmed, you’ll receive a secure payment link along with full instructions.

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.