DESIGN X461
Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard tool for creating vector graphics, a must have skill in any graphic designer's toolbox. Through step-by-step instructions, you will learn to use Illustrator's powerful drawing tools to create drawings, icons, logos, brand identity and original print and digital artwork.
You will build your knowledge for infographics, products, posters, photorealism drawings and other promotional marketing materials. You will learn how to use many crucial tools offered in the software such as pen and anchor points, Bézier curves, which allows you to draw anything you can think of. Other important aspects of this course are the following: transformation, selection, direct selection, type, blend, eye dropper and many more tools. We will teach you how to work with layers and organize your drawings, color palettes and gradients, as well as Illustrator's amazing typographic capabilities. This course is for both print and web designers, however, students need to learn how to use the tools accordingly, so your designs can be excellent for both formats. With the work produced in this course you will be able to add this to your personal portfolio.
Take a peek at the astonishing digital illustrations by Sophia Roudané and Jeff Faes for the photorealism project.
Course Objectives
University of California, Berkeley, Extension designs the best possible online learning experience for you with an inimitable Adobe Illustrator syllabus to prepare you with skills needed and a quality portfolio to become a confident design professional.
What You Learn
Adobe Illustrator class will be taught as hands-on, step-by-step exercises led by the instructor, supplemented with instructor demonstrations of more advanced features. There will be weekly assignments to be completed outside of class.
How You’ll Learn
All of the design classes are conducted remotely including: video classes, mentor-led learning and peer-to-peer support through our student online platform called Canvas.
Is This Course Right for You?
For any prospective students who are interested in the Professional Program in Graphic Design and any designers who want to become more proficient with this vector drawing and design program for use in their professional careers. Our experienced instructor provides practical Information in Adobe Illustrator skills and monitors your development along with peer-to-peer support on our student online platform.
Other classes to be considered: Illustrating Children’s Books, InDesign, Photoshop
Fall 2025 enrollment opens on June 16!