Illustrator Course

Learn graphic design with the Illustrator course

Logos, drawings, icons, and illustrations. With Illustrator, you can create it all. Whether your message is intended for print or online, with an Illustrator course, you’ll learn to create the most beautiful graphic designs!

This graphic design program, Illustrator, is used daily by millions of designers—from product packaging to billboards. With this Illustrator course, you’ll not only learn how to add effects and use color systems, but you’ll also delve into the details of all the program’s capabilities.
 

Discover your graphic design talent

Are you a graphic designer? Or do you work in another role within the graphic design industry and want to master Illustrator? Then this course is perfect for you! The Illustrator course teaches you how to work with this popular program. 

The course starts with the absolute basics. So you don’t need any specific prior knowledge to get started. All you need is this Illustrator course, a laptop or computer, and the Adobe Illustrator program to get started.
 

Discover the possibilities with an Illustrator course

Illustrator is Adobe’s vector-based drawing program, part of Adobe Creative Cloud. This means that images created with Illustrator consist of mathematically defined shapes, which we call vector objects.

A major advantage of these shapes is that they’re infinitely scalable without losing quality. Any design you create with this Illustrator course will look the same on a business card as it does on a large building.
 

Get started on your own with the Illustrator course

During the Illustrator course, you’ll work with artboards, rulers, grids, and guides. Step by step , you’ll learn about the various tools so you can immediately start creating and editing shapes and patterns.

You’ll also discover, among other things, how to add text and how to work with color systems. The use of layers, basic shapes, and objects is also covered in detail during this Illustrator course.

The structured approach of this Illustrator course helps you become familiar with the program step by step. With the help of numerous examples and helpful instructional videos, the theory is translated into practice , allowing you to apply what you’ve learned right away.

You’ll notice that as the course progresses, you’ll become increasingly proficient in using all the techniques and will have a better understanding of which tools to use. By the end of the Illustrator course, you’ll know how to create illustrative and technical drawings and will be able to easily design graphic products.

Learn easily with helpful instructional videos

In this Illustrator course, we use instructional videos. Each lesson includes a video explaining the material. This way, you can easily follow along with the video to achieve the right result.

 

Want to get started with pencil and brush, too?

Illustration is a visual medium that enriches stories. These days, there are endless possibilities. But that doesn’t mean the entire field is dominated by computers. In most cases, the foundation of an illustration is still laid with a pencil. A combination of both offers the greatest flexibility and the greatest artistic freedom. 

In the combined course Illustrator + Illustrative Drawing , you’ll therefore learn not only how to create illustrations on the computer, but also how to get started with pencil and brush. Step by step, you’ll learn to bring your ideas to life with drawings that perfectly illustrate a story.

How studying at NHA works

 

What will you learn?

The Illustrator course covers a variety of topics. Some of these topics include:

• Introduction to Illustrator
• Artboard, rulers, grids, and guides
• The Pencil Tool
• The Pen Tool
• Editing free-form shapes with the Bézier handles
• Color systems
• The color picker and various color gradients
• Various brushes and lines
• Creating patterns with the Shape Builder tool
• Arranging, transforming, repeating, and aligning objects
• Pathfinder
• Shaper and creating shapes
• Letters and text 

To get started with Illustrator, it’s important that you know how to use the tools . During this Illustrator course, you’ll be introduced to the toolbox and learn which tools are used most often.

Once you’ve mastered the tools, you’ll start working with shapes and patterns. You’ll learn what anchor points and Bézier handles are and how to use the “Create Shapes” tool. You’ll also discover how to turn your own illustrations into patterns.

In this Illustrator course, you’ll also learn how to add letters and text to your graphic designs and how to use colors to complete your illustrations. Colors are important in design: for example, you can use them to set a mood, accentuate certain parts, create harmony, or highlight contrasts.

In short, in the Illustrator course, you’ll get to know the program and discover everything you need to make the most of its capabilities. You’ll develop your skills step by step to create illustrative and technical drawings.
 

 
Illustrator + Illustrative Drawing Curriculum

In addition to the Illustrator curriculum, the following topics—among others—are covered in the combined Illustrator + Illustrative Drawing course:

• What is illustration, and who is an illustrator?
• Inspiration and originality
• Materials and techniques
• Lightbox and other tricks
• Freehand or applied drawing
• Design and stylization
• Characters
• Expression
• Composition and framing
• Text versus illustration
• Illustration for magazines and posters
• Illustration versus photography and mixed media
• Illustration for books
• Cartooning
• Lettering, Signs, Symbols, and Icons
• From Publisher to Stock Artist to Being Your Own Boss

Succeed More Easily with  Easy Learning®   from NHA

An optimal set of tools, fully tailored to your specific program. These will help you reach your ultimate goal: successfully completing your correspondence course! 

Targeted guidance from subject experts

If you choose to study with support, you’re never on your own at NHA. Our experienced subject matter experts answer all your questions, provide clear explanations, and give you valuable feedback on your homework. That way, you can get the most out of yourself.

Immediate answers through our subject-specific support

In addition to your instructor, our smart assistant is also there for you. Ask your subject-specific questions at any time of day and receive a clear answer right away. That way, you can always keep moving forward with your studies without having to wait.

Ask a Question

Are you stuck or do you have a question about the course content? In your personal learning environment, you can quickly and easily ask your personal subject expert a question. You’ll receive an answer that helps you move forward. This way, you can study with confidence and ease.

Motivation Coach

Studying at your own pace is great, but sometimes you could use a little extra support. Our motivation coach encourages you, offers personalized tips, and helps you successfully complete your program.

Text-to-Speech

Prefer listening to reading? With the text-to-speech feature, you can have all study materials in the online learning environment read aloud to you. It’s ideal if you’re on the go, need visual support, or simply learn better through audio. This way, you can study in a way that works best for you.