Illustrator

Graphic Design – 42.-Class Program

Duration: 45 minutes per class.. The course is designed for beginners to intermediate learners, covering fundamentals, typography, layout design, and real-world projects.

Section 1: Introduction & Basics

Class 1: Introduction to Illustrator – Workspace, Tools, Panels
Class 2: Creating & Managing Documents – Artboards, Rulers, Guides
Class 3: Basic Shapes & Paths – Rectangle, Ellipse, Pen Tool Basics
Class 4: Selecting & Editing Objects – Direct Selection, Grouping, Align
Class 5: Working with Colors – Fill, Stroke, Swatches, Gradients
Class 6: Practice Project – Simple Logo Design

Section 2: Drawing & Vector Techniques

Class 7: Pen Tool Mastery – Curves, Anchor Points, Tracing
Class 8: Pencil & Brush Tools – Freehand Drawing, Custom Brushes
Class 9: Shape Builder & Pathfinder – Combining Shapes
Class 10: Layers & Organization – Naming, Locking, Hiding
Class 11: Typography Basics – Text Tools, Fonts, Paragraphs
Class 12: Practice Project – Minimalist Poster Design

Section 3: Advanced Tools & Effects

Class 13: Appearance Panel – Multiple Strokes/Fills
Class 14: Clipping & Opacity Masks – Non-Destructive Editing
Class 15: Gradient Mesh – Realistic Shading
Class 16: Blend Tool – Smooth Transitions, 3D Effects
Class 17: Effects & Distortions – Warp, Pucker, Bloat
Class 18: Practice Project – Abstract Artwork

Section 4: Logo & Branding Design

Class 19: Logo Design Principles – Sketching to Vector
Class 20: Business Card Design – Layout & Typography
Class 21: Letterhead & Brand Stationery
Class 22: Social Media Graphics – Posts, Covers
Class 23: Packaging Design – Labels, Die-Cut Basics
Class 24: Practice Project – Full Brand Identity Set

Section 5: Illustrations & Digital Art

Class 25: Flat Illustration – Character Design
Class 26: Isometric Design – 3D-Like Objects
Class 27: Line Art & Hatched Effects
Class 28: Watercolor & Texture Effects
Class 29: Pattern Making – Seamless Repeats
Class 30: Practice Project – Illustrated Poster

Section 6: Advanced Projects & Workflow

Class 31: Infographics – Charts, Icons, Layouts
Class 32: Vector Portrait – Tracing & Shading
Class 33: T-Shirt Design – Preparing for Print
Class 34: Digital Painting with Brushes
Class 35: Exporting Files – Print vs. Web Formats
Class 36: Practice Project – Portfolio Piece

Section 7: Final Projects & Portfolio

Class 37: Creative Brief – Understanding Client Needs
Class 38: Project 1 – Logo + Branding (Guided)
Class 39: Project 2 – Poster/Advertisement
Class 40: Project 3 – Packaging/Illustration
Class 41: Review & Refinement
Class 42: Final Presentation & Exporting Portfolio