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Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

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Learn how to use Adobe Illustrator for beginners in this free course. Start by mastering the Illustrator basics, and then learn to create effects, patterns, and more. This free Adobe Illustrator course is aimed at helping beginners learn how to use Adobe Illustrator easily and quickly. You don’t need any previous knowledge of the software, and you don’t need design or illustration skills. We’ll start right at the beginning and work our way through each topic step by step. If you’ve never opened Illustrator before—or maybe you’ve opened it and struggled—this course is for you! By the end, you'll know how to draw in Adobe Illustrator, how to make a pattern in Illustrator, and so much more.

Syllabus

1.1 Welcome to the Course.
1.2 Getting Started.
2.1 Setting Up Our Document.
2.2 Drawing With Shapes and Lines.
2.3 Grouping and Arranging.
2.4 Drawing With the Shape Builder Tool.
2.5 Exercise: Draw a Custom Logo.
2.6 How to Use the Curvature Tool in Illustrator.
2.7 How to Use the Pen Tool in Illustrator.
2.8 How to Use the Pencil Tool in Illustrator.
2.9 Using Brushes.
3.1 Working With Color.
3.2 How to Use the Gradient Tool in Illustrator.
4.1 How to Use Type and Fonts in Illustrator.
5.1 Liquifying and Distorting in Illustrator.
5.2 Bending and Warping Shapes and Text.
5.3 How to Make a Pattern in Illustrator.
5.4 How to Vectorize an Image in Illustrator.
6.1 Exporting for Print and Web.
7.1 What Next?.

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Envato Tuts+

Reviews

4.8 rating, based on 59 Class Central reviews

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  • good course got to learn adobe in depth but cant get a free certificate which makes it kind of useless.
  • There are techniques for us to design like a pro. Available to choose from the basic level. Good content. Go easy to listening.
  • This course helped me to improve my skills in Adobe illustrator. For example to design logoIt's was cool
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    Daniya Ghauri
    This course was very thorough and easy to follow, as well as fun! The instructor is entertaining and makes everything feel simple and interesting, and he makes sure to share practical tips too.
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    ALI S ALAWAD
    تلقيت دورة Adobe Illustrator للمبتدئين وكانت تجربة مفيدة ومنظمة جدًا.
    الدورة شرحت الأساسيات بشكل واضح وبأسلوب سهل، بدءًا من التعرف على الواجهة والأدوات، وصولًا إلى تطبيقات عملية تساعد على الفهم الحقيقي للبرنامج.
    أكثر ما أعجبني هو التسلسل في الشرح والتركيز على الجانب العملي، مما جعل التعلم ممتعًا وغير معقد، خاصة للمبتدئين.
    أنصح بهذه الدورة لكل من يرغب في دخول عالم التصميم الجرافيكي وبناء قاعدة قوية في برنامج إليستريتور.
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    Atif Khan
    The Illustrator course was incredibly clear, beginner-friendly, and filled with practical projects that helped me improve my design skills quickly and confidently.
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    จักรกฤษ สุขเสริม
    Adobe Illustrator for Beginners is an excellent guide, easy to understand with practical examples for new learners.
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    Carlos Anjos
    Amazing "tutorial"! No steps are skipped which often happens in online guides/tutorials. Most of the time the instructor just assumes every one knows all the short cuts and key binds and you just see the person going from one window to another without really understand how do you go from point A to B.
    Simple and straight to the point. Great starting point!
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    Frank Tarkar
    I must say the instructor did an amazing job throughout the entire program. His teaching was clear, patient and very easy to follow even for someone with no prior experience in illustrator.
  • This is awesome, I can go back and look at it anytime. I have an opinion that it may be too late to explain sometimes. But to gain understanding I can understand. I find this very helpful.
  • It's a very good course. I've never seen this kind of course before. I got a certificate. It's awesome. I want to keep having this kind of number.
  • NASIYA N
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    Its a Marvelous course for me .Beautiful Presentation ... I Loved to Enjoy the videos and it very informative for ma Using of illustrator.....
  • Barbara P
    Great Tutorial for basics. Easy to follow and you don't actually need to download the documents to go thru the course. It was a great place to start.
  • Anonymous
    This course truly helped me in getting the basic understanding of using AI. Dan really knows how to break down the information to the smallest way possible that even a kid can understand. Thank you Dan and keep up the good work.
  • Great Class, worthy. And my first illustrator class is this class. I'm thankful for you, sir best class nice video edits and super sound quality the way of teaching was really nice easy to understand and now I am clear to do work with my passion
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    Chuda PHEETARAKORN
    I have a lot of new knowledge about Illustrator. Thank you so much! I’m excited to apply these new skills to my future projects and explore more advanced techniques. Learning Illustrator has opened up so many creative possibilities, and I can’t wait to continue improving and experimenting with different design styles. This experience has truly inspired me to push my creativity further and refine my skills even more.
  • Alex Huber
    This is the best course I have ever taken for Illustrator! I love Dan and his accent, but mannerisms aside, this course is absolutely perfect for beginners!
  • GADDAM MAMATHA
    I have learned alot from this course. AI is very important course now a days. The course is very useful for beginners

    Thank you.
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    Sheikh Sherjeel ALi
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    The course was well-structured, covering everything from the basics to advanced techniques. The instructor's expertise and teaching style were remarkable, making complex concepts easy to understand. The hands-on exercises and projects helped me gain practical skills and boosted my confidence in using Illustrator. The course also provided valuable resources and support throughout. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to master Illustrator. It's undoubtedly worth the investment, and I am excited to apply my newfound knowledge in my creative endeavors.
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    Osama Mujahid
    This course is an excellent starting point for learning Adobe Illustrator. It covers the fundamentals clearly and thoroughly, making it ideal for beginners. The lessons are well-structured, with step-by-step instructions that make complex concepts easier to grasp. The course also includes practical exercises that help reinforce the material and build confidence. Whether you're new to graphic design or just looking to improve your Illustrator skills, this course provides a solid foundation. The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging, ensuring that you stay motivated throughout the learning process. Overall, it’s a valuable resource for anyone wanting to master Adobe Illustrator.

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