Drawing and Building Shapes in Adobe Illustrator

Overview

This course introduces learners to the foundational tools and techniques for drawing and shape creation in Adobe Illustrator. Through hands-on modules, learners will explore how to build and combine shapes, trace artwork, and use drawing tools like the Pencil and Curvature tools. Whether you're sketching icons or building complex illustrations, this course helps you gain confidence in Illustrator’s shape-building capabilities.

Syllabus

Shape by Shape: Drawing and Refining Artwork in Illustrator

In this module, learners dive into Illustrator’s shape and drawing tools to create artwork piece by piece. Through guided practice and a full logo design project in Illustrator on the Web, they’ll explore how to draw, refine, and combine shapes using the Pencil and Curvature tools. Whether sketching icons or building layered illustrations, this module helps learners unlock creative control and precision in their designs.

Illustrator Essentials: Shapes, Paths, and Tracing

Explore Illustrator’s core shape and path tools to build strong design fundamentals. Learn how to create, combine, and trace vector artwork for layout and creative expression.

Creative Control: Drawing and Editing Paths

Explore Illustrator’s drawing tools to create expressive paths and refine your vector artwork. Learn how to sketch freely, shape smooth curves, and combine paths for polished, custom illustrations.