Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator

Overview

This course builds on introductory Illustrator skills by focusing on the foundational tools that support structured, scalable design. Learners will explore how to set up their workspace, work with artboards, and organize content using layers. Whether designing on the web or desktop, this course helps learners create clean, flexible artwork with confidence. Through tutorials, readings, and videos, learners will gain practical experience with Illustrator’s interface, tools, and workflows—empowering them to produce professional-quality designs and collaborate effectively across platforms.

Syllabus

Explore Illustrator’s Creative Possibilities

This module introduces learners to the creative potential of Adobe Illustrator. Through readings and tutorials, learners will explore when to use Illustrator, compare the web and desktop versions, and discover how to begin designing with confidence. They'll also learn keyboard shortcuts and connect with the Adobe Community.

Working with Artboards in Illustrator

This module introduces learners to the concept of artboards in Illustrator and how they support multi-page layouts, organization, and creative flexibility. Through videos and tutorials, learners will explore how to create, edit, and navigate artboards to streamline their design workflow.

Organize Your Artwork with Layers

This module introduces learners to the concept of layers in Illustrator and how they support structured, flexible design workflows. Learners will explore how to create, edit, and organize layers to keep artwork clean, manageable, and easy to update—especially when working across multiple artboards or collaborating with others.