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Illustrator in a Day

Master vector graphics in this focused, intensive Illustrator course covering the Pen tool, shape drawing, colors, layers, brushes, and image tracing. Students gain practical, hands-on proficiency with the most essential Illustrator tools and walk away with a meaningfully elevated design skill set in just one day.

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  • 18 and older
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  • Mon, Oct 26 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Wed, Oct 28 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Class Description

Description

Discover the fundamentals of vector graphics by mastering essential Illustrator techniques. Learn how to create custom shapes, control the Pen tool with precision, draw both straight lines and smooth curves, apply colors and effects, organize work with layers, utilize brushes for artistic effects, and trace images to convert artwork into vector format. By the end of this intensive session, you'll have built a strong foundation in these core skills.

This comprehensive 6-hour course is designed to quickly establish your proficiency with the most important features of Illustrator. The class is ideal for people who use the software infrequently and have limited time available, whether you can dedicate a single day or two evenings to learning.

For more details, visit Illustrator in a Day on the Noble Desktop website.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Also available in-person in NYC

Syllabus

Section 1

Drawing with Basic Shape Tools

  • Drawing Ovals & Perfect Circles
  • Creating Precise Shapes
  • Setting Fill & Stroke Color
  • Using the Eyedropper to Copy Formatting
  • Navigating a File: Zooming & Scrolling
  • Outline & Preview Views

Shape Controls

  • Rounded Rectangles
  • Polygon Tool & Triangles
  • Star Tool
  • Scaling Corners & Strokes

Line Tools, Variable Width Strokes, & Rotate Tool

  • Line, Arc, & Spiral tools
  • Width tool & Variable Width Strokes
  • Rotate tool
  • Flipping Horizontally

Building Complex Shapes with Basic Shapes

  • Using the Direct Selection Tool to Move Individual Points
  • Using the Pen tool to Remove Anchor Points
  • Deleting Anchor Points
  • Joining
  • Aligning
  • Working with Groups

Section 2

Pathfinder

  • Comparing Pathfinders
  • Pathfinders vs Shape Modes
  • Live Compound Shapes

Image Trace

  • Image Trace
  • Converting Hand-Drawn Sketches into Vectors
  • Adding Color with Live Paint

Social Media Graphics with Type, Photos, & Vectors

  • Importing Photos
  • Sample Colors with the Eyedropper Tool
  • Adding Type
  • Adding Vector Shapes
  • Using the Curvature Tool to Curve Lines
  • Working with Multiple Artboards
  • Saving Illustrator Files That Contain Linked Photos

Exporting as JPEG, PNG, & SVG

  • Exporting SVG Files
  • Exporting Multiple Artboards with “Export for Screens”
  • Exporting Parts of a File Using “Assets Export”

Refund Policy

  • Students may cancel up to 14 days before the class/program start date and receive a refund, less the registration fee (10% of the undiscounted course price). 
  • Cancellations within 14 days are not permitted, but students may reschedule up to three business days before the class start date.
  • For cancellations and reschedules, please email us at [email protected]

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Noble Desktop (452)

(4.6-star rating across 452 reviews)

This class: 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews

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  • Illustrator in a Day

    It's a good class with a capable instructor. However, this is not a concise overview of the software in 2 sessions, these are only the first 2 sessions of a 3-week course.
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