Adobe Illustrator

The Adobe Illustrator course by Mentorus is designed to help professionals master vector-based graphic design for digital and print use. This course covers essential tools, panels, and workflows used to create logos, icons, illustrations, and marketing materials. Participants will learn how to work with shapes, paths, colors, and typography effectively. The training emphasizes hands-on practice through real-world design projects. It is ideal for beginners and professionals looking to enhance their creative and design capabilities.

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Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard software for vector graphic design. This course covers fundamental to advanced tools for creating logos, illustrations, and branding materials. You will learn how to work with shapes, paths, colors, and typography effectively. The course focuses on precision, creativity, and professional design workflows. By the end, you will be able to create high-quality, scalable graphics suitable for both print and digital platforms.

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

Understand essential design tools and techniques

Create professional-quality graphics confidently

Course Curriculum

Day 1 (3 hours)
  • Introduction (10 minutes) Course overview and software installation check Setting up workspaces and preferences 
  • Block 1: Getting Started with Illustrator (80 minutes) Understanding the Illustrator interface Vector vs. raster graphics explained Document setup and artboard management Navigation tools and shortcuts Break (10 minutes)
  • Block 2: Basic Drawing Tools (80 minutes) Shape tools and shape builder Selection techniques Basic transformations Hands-on exercise creating simple compositions
  • Session Wrap-up (10 minutes) Q&A session Preview of Day 2 Practice assignment
Day 2 (3 hours)
  • Recap & Assignment Review (10 minutes)
  • Block 1: Advanced Path Creation (80 minutes)
  • Pen tool techniques
  • Anchor point selection and modification
  • Pathfinder operations
  • Converting shapes to paths
  • Break (10 minutes)
  • Block 2: Working with Color (80 minutes)
  • Color modes and swatches
  • Gradients and patterns
  • Global colors and color groups
  • Color for print vs. digital applications
  • Session Wrap-up (10 minutes)
  • Q&A session
  • Preview of Day 3
  • Practice assignment
Day 3 (3 hours)
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  • Recap & Assignment Review (10 minutes)
  • Block 1: Typography in Illustrator (80 minutes)
  • Creating and formatting text
  • Point text vs. area text
  • Working with paragraph and character styles
  • Text on a path and within shapes
  • Break (10 minutes)
  • Block 2: Working with Images & Masks (80 minutes)
  • Placing and managing linked images
  • Creating and using clipping masks
  • Image Trace options and settings
  • Mini-project combining type and images
  • Session Wrap-up (10 minutes)
  • Q&A session
  • Preview of Day 4
  • Practice assignment
Day 4 (3 hours)
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  • Recap & Assignment Review (10 minutes)
  • Block 1: Effects & Appearances (80 minutes)
  • Understanding the Appearance panel
  • Applying multiple attributes to objects
  • Creating and saving graphic styles
  • Using effects non-destructively
  • Break (10 minutes)
  • Block 2: Advanced Techniques (80 minutes)
  • Working with symbols and patterns
  • Creating and using brushes
  • Envelope distortions
  • 3D effects and perspective
  • Session Wrap-up (10 minutes)
  • Q&A session
  • Preview of Day 5
  • Final project assignmen
Day 5 (3 hours)
  • Recap & Project Review (10 minutes)
  • Block 1: Output & Production (80 minutes)
  • Creating responsive SVGs for web use
  • Preparing files for print production
  • Exporting for various media
  • File optimization techniques
  • Break (10 minutes)
  • Block 2: Final Project Workshop (80 minutes)
  • Guided work session on individual projects
  • Application of multiple techniques
  • Problem-solving and advanced tips
  • Project presentation and critique
  • Course Conclusion (10 minutes)
  • Final Q&A
  • Resources for continued learning

Adobe Illustrator

Duration: 15 hours (5 days at 3 hours per day)
Trainer: Ivan Andrew

د.إ2,999.00