Course Curriculum

Introduction to the Course 00:02:00
How To Use the Selection Tool 00:05:00
How To Use The Direct Selection Tool 00:04:00
How To Use the Group Selection Tool 00:04:00
How To Use The Magic Wand Tool 00:05:00
How To Use the Lasso Tool 00:03:00
How To Use The Pen Tool 00:09:00
How To Use the Add/Remove Anchor Point Tool 00:05:00
How To Use the Convert Anchor Point Tool 00:04:00
How To use the Curvature Tool 00:06:00
How to Use the Convert Anchor Points Tool 00:04:00
The Arc Tool 00:04:00
How To Use the Type Tool in Illustrator 00:05:00
How To Use the Area Type Tool 00:04:00
How To Use the Type on a Path Tool 00:05:00
How To Use the Vertical Area Type Tool 00:04:00
How To use the Vertical Type on a Path Tool 00:02:00
Type on a Path Trick 00:03:00
How To Use the Touch Type Tool 00:03:00
The Line Segment Tool 00:06:00
The Arc Tool 00:06:00
The Spiral Tool 00:03:00
The Rectangular Grid Tool 00:08:00
The Polar Grid Tool 00:06:00
The Rectangle Tool 00:03:00
The Rounded Rectangle Tool 00:04:00
The Ellipse Tool 00:02:00
The Polygon Tool 00:03:00
The Star Tool 00:05:00
The Flare Tool 00:03:00
How To Apply a Brush Stroke 00:03:00
How To Paint with the Paintbrush 00:03:00
Types of Brushes 00:02:00
Global Paintbrush Tool Options 00:03:00
How To Create A Calligraphic Brush 00:03:00
How To Create A Scatter Brush 00:03:00
How To Create an Art Brush 00:03:00
How To Create A Pattern Brush 00:03:00
How To Create A Bristle Brush 00:03:00
How To Use The Blob Brush 00:02:00
How To Use the Pencil Tool – the basics 00:02:00
Creating More Paths with the Pencil Tool 00:02:00
The Pencil Tool Settings 00:03:00
The Pencil Tools Sidekicks- The Smooth Path Eraser and Join Tools 00:03:00
How To Use The Eraser Tool 00:06:00
The Eraser Tool Options 00:02:00
How To Use The Scissors and the Knife Tools 00:03:00
How To Use the Rotate Tool 00:04:00
How To Rotate the Objects 00:03:00
How To Use the Reflect Tool 00:03:00
How to Find the Centre Spot of your Artwork 00:04:00
How To Use the Scale Tool 00:05:00
How To Use the Shear Tool 00:05:00
How To Use the Reshape Tool 00:02:00
How to Use the Transform Tool 00:03:00
How To Use the Transformation Tool 00:01:00
How To Use The Width Tool 00:02:00
How To Save Width Profiles 00:03:00
How To Use the Liquify Tools 00:03:00
How To Use the Liquify Tools Continued 00:04:00
How The Shape Builder Tool Works 00:02:00
How To Merge And Erase Paths 00:03:00
Shape Builder Tool Options 00:04:00
How To Use the Paint Bucket Tool 00:03:00
How To Modify Live Paint Groups 00:04:00
The Live Paint Tool Options 00:02:00
How To Use The Perspective Grid 00:04:00
How To Draw Objects In Perspective 00:04:00
How To Add Objects To A Perspective Grid 00:03:00
How To Create Perspective Text 00:02:00
How To Create Your Custom Grid 00:03:00
How To Use the Gradient Tools 00:03:00
Gradients, swatches and multiple objects 00:02:00
Apply a gradient across multiple objects 00:02:00
How to use the Gradient panel 00:03:00
How To Work with Gradient Meshes 00:04:00
Achieving photorealistic effects with gradient meshes 00:09:00
How To Use the Blend Tool 00:04:00
How to edit the blends 00:03:00
How To Create the Long Shadow Effect Using the Blend Tool 00:05:00
The Eyedropper Tool 00:04:00
How To Use the Zoom, Hand and Measure Tool 00:03:00
How To Use the Artboard Tool 00:03:00
Artboard Tool Options 00:02:00
Print Tiling Tool 00:03:00
How To Use Symbols In Illustrator 00:04:00
How To use The Symbolism Tools 00:03:00
How To Use The Symbolism Tool – Continued 00:03:00
How to use Graphs in Illustrator 00:07:00
Types of graphs in Illustrator 00:05:00
How to stylize graphs in Illustrator 00:04:00
How To Stylize Your Graph 00:07:00
How To Create Slices and Use The Slice Tool in Illustrator 00:07:00
How To Use Slices for Web Development 00:04:00
Slice options 00:04:00
How To Use the Color Tools and Drawing Modes in Illustrator 00:03:00
How To Use the Drawing and Screen Modes 00:05:00
Summary 00:01:00

The Adobe Illustrator Masterclass provides a complete theoretical journey through every feature found within Adobe Illustrator, the leading tool for digital illustration. As the UK design sector continues to grow—supporting over 1.98 million jobs in creative industries—mastery of Illustrator remains a key asset for those seeking roles in visual communication, digital branding, and illustration.

This Illustrator course introduces the core principles of creating vector graphics. You will explore Illustrator’s tools including the pen, paintbrush, pencil, typography, blend, eraser, and gradient systems—while also diving into advanced areas like slicing, perspective grids, live paint, and graph representation. The course demystifies how each Illustrator function can be logically understood and applied, offering a deep theoretical grasp for both emerging and developing digital creatives.

Whether you’re a future visual designer or simply expanding your understanding of vector graphics, this Illustrator course is structured for anyone with a passion for image creation. Enrol now and discover how Illustrator can power your artistic ambitions through structure and visual intelligence.

Your Benefits by Learning with ‘Cambridge Open Academy’:

  • Accreditation: Showcase your ability with our accredited Adobe Illustrator Masterclass to potential employers.
  • Free Certificate: Get a Free Digital Certificate upon successful completion of the Adobe Illustrator Masterclass.
  • Flexibility: Learn virtually from anywhere, anytime at your own pace and convenience.
  • Advance Your Career: Upskill to impress your employers and land your dream job or long-awaited promotion.
  • Immediately Applicable Coursework: Keep up with the latest skill trend by putting your skillsets to work.
  • Affordability: Save big with our online Adobe Illustrator Masterclass as it not only suits your professional needs but also fits within your budget.
  • Tutor Support: Get tutor support on weekdays, 9-5 am, and our dedicated 24/7 customer support.
  • Lifetime Access: Achieve lifetime access to the top-notch expertly crafted course materials.

Our Specialised Delivery Method:

  • Interactive Learning Materials: The course modules were created using an EdTech industry-recognised tool to keep you engaged at all times. With this tool, you get interactive, engaging and top-notch course content. In our courses, you can take advantage of features like—
    • Drop Down Menu
    • Drag and Drop
    • Flash Card
    • Label Graphic
    • Timeline View
  • Responsiveness: In light of contemporary mobile and point-of-need learning trends, our courses are designed to be intrinsically dynamic and provide you the ultimate eLearning solution. These courses will adapt to any gadget without any extra software.
  • Learner-Friendly Navigation: Our courses are also quite simple to navigate for any learner. These courses are designed with simplicity and a modern flow that appeals to a wide range of learning audiences, regardless of their technical background and gadgets.
  • Elegant Outline: Our courses are visually appealing, where you can —
    • Track your progress on the left-side navigation toolbar.
    • Engage in drag-and-drop sorting activities and use the multiple response question to test your understanding of course topics.

With your newly acquired skills from this course can help you

  • Increase Your Hireability.
  • Make Yourself a Valuable Asset
  • Get Your Long-awaited Promotion.
  • Boost Your Pay-scale
  • Better Your Productivity

Certification:

Once you have successfully completed the Adobe Illustrator Masterclass course, you will receive a PDF certificate completely free of cost as a proof of your accomplishment. The hardcopy certificate is also available for the cost of £9.99. UK students are required to pay a £10 as a delivery fee, while international students have to pay £19.99 for the shipment of a hardcopy certificate to their designated address.

Who is this course for?

This Adobe Illustrator Masterclass course is developed for people who wish to excel in their professional and personal life. Learn from industry leaders and interact with a global network of experts by enrolling in this Adobe Illustrator Masterclass course.

Requirements

Enrolling in our Adobe Illustrator Masterclass course does not require any prior knowledge or experience. All that is required is an internet-connected gadget and a passion to learn.

Career Path

Participants in the Adobe Illustrator Masterclass course are revolutionizing the professional landscape, propelling their careers forward, and enhancing their livelihoods across the globe. This sought-after course is empowering learners to forge new employment opportunities, advance within their respective industries, and experience substantial personal growth.

Certification:​

Once you have successfully completed this course, you can order a certificate as proof of your achievement.

A PDF certificate is available for £5.99. You can also request a hardcopy certificate for £9.99.

Delivery of the hardcopy certificate is free within the United Kingdom. For international learners, an additional delivery charge will apply based on the destination country.

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