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Course Description

This course is for the design student who needs a comprehensive and intensive introduction to Illustrator. Learn to draw, delineate, and design electronically with this standard vector-based illustration and graphic design program. Create curves, lines, and shapes to make objects that can be colored, manipulated, moved, duplicated, scaled, and rotated, generating smooth-lined, clean, scalable graphics or artwork for both print and the Web. Use this course to make Illustrator an integral part of your digital graphics tool kit. Prerequisite: Mac or PC basics. Some prior exposure to Illustrator or Adobe products is desirable.

Course Length - Online 9 weeks

Learner Outcomes

  • Incorporate and display text around or within the object.
  • How to create an artboard.
  • How to create a basic image using simple shapes, selecting and editing, and the Shaper Tool.
  • How to use the Pen Tool and Brushes.
  • How to create a logo.
  • Image tracing.
  • How to create basic Infographics.
  • How to create an animated GIF.

Additional Information

Benefits:

  • Gain confidence with the software.
  • Build expertise in drawing techniques.
  • Learn how to analyze, organize and build graphics, complete exercises and projects that extend your skills.
  • Understand the process required to start and complete a digital production.
  • Express ideas using vector art.
  • Improve and understand the role of hand drawing skills within illustrator.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Digital Graphics with Illustrator
Type
Online
Dates
Jan 26, 2026 to Apr 05, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
CE Tuition non-credit $1,015.00
Faculty/Staff Waiver non-credit $1,015.00
Available Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 26, 2026
Instructors
Section Title
Digital Graphics with Illustrator
Type
Online
Dates
Mar 09, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
CE Tuition non-credit $1,015.00
Faculty/Staff Waiver non-credit $1,015.00
Available Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 12, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 09, 2026
Instructors
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