Graphic Design

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Graphic Design

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Instructor: Adobe

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 weeks to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

360 reviews

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Understand and apply basic graphic design principles to create visually appealing and practical designs that captivate your audience.
Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Illustrator, mastering the tools and techniques you need to produce professional-grade artwork.
Build a stunning portfolio that showcases your graphic design and illustration expertise, making you a standout candidate in the creative industry.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Unleash your creativity with our Adobe Illustrator course. You'll master essential tools, explore color theory, and learn to create stunning vector art. Get hands-on with industry practices and complete a final project to include in your portfolio and share with the world.

Let's get started by becoming familiar with the Illustrator workspace and its primary functions. You'll learn the differences between raster and vector art and understand when to use Illustrator. We'll guide you through setting up your account and downloading the app, ensuring you're prepared for the hands-on activities throughout the course. As you progress, you'll explore various selection tools, navigate the app, and get to know the essential features of Illustrator. You'll also dive into the unique aspects of vector art, discover how to find inspiration for your designs and learn to organize your content effectively using layers and artboards. With expert tips and practical exercises, this module will equip you with the skills and confidence to create stunning illustrations and designs. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into graphic design with Adobe Illustrator.

What's included

9 videos18 readings2 assignments1 plugin

9 videosTotal 30 minutes

Get to know the app2 minutes
Discover how Illustrator artwork is unique3 minutes
Understand and navigate artboards3 minutes
Create artboards4 minutes
Edit artboards4 minutes
Change the order of content3 minutes
Understand layers3 minutes
Create and edit layers4 minutes
Organize content with layers4 minutes

18 readingsTotal 180 minutes

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for graphic designers10 minutes
Course outline10 minutes
Creative Impact: Your Illustrator Challenge Starts Here10 minutes
How to find inspiration for your next design10 minutes
Tutorial: Discover how Illustrator artwork is unique10 minutes
When to use Adobe Illustrator10 minutes
Tutorial: Get to know Adobe Illustrator10 minutes
Introduction to vector art10 minutes
Understanding different selection tools in Adobe Illustrator10 minutes
Tutorial: Work with artboards10 minutes
Tutorial: Organize content with layers10 minutes
Illustrator keyboard shortcuts: Your creative superpower10 minutes
The Tip Jar: Pro tips for Adobe Illustrator10 minutes
Tip: Crop an image in Illustrator tutorial10 minutes
How to think like a graphic designer10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes
Learning Paths and Certifications10 minutes
Join the Adobe Community10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Quiz: Adobe Illustrator basics50 minutes
Quiz: Get started with Adobe Illustrator30 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

New in Illustrator: A world of creative possibility15 minutes

In this module you'll review the basics of designing in Illustrator, focusing on creating and combining shapes, adding color, and using selection tools.

What's included

21 videos21 readings3 assignments

21 videosTotal 79 minutes

Explore shapes2 minutes
Draw simple shapes5 minutes
Create lines4 minutes
Combine shapes4 minutes
Trace to make shapes4 minutes
Understand paths and curves4 minutes
Draw with the Pencil tool5 minutes
Draw with the Curvature tool5 minutes
Edit paths and shapes4 minutes
Join artwork together to combine paths5 minutes
Create a flat illustration3 minutes
Jump into color3 minutes
Begin practicing color basics2 minutes
Change the color of artwork4 minutes
Create color swatches4 minutes
Add dashed lines and arrows4 minutes
Create color gradients4 minutes
Change the color of artwork3 minutes
Explore the basics of color theory4 minutes
Develop a custom color palette4 minutes
Explore color contrast and vibration4 minutes

21 readingsTotal 210 minutes

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for graphic designers10 minutes
Tutorial: Explore shapes10 minutes
Tutorial: Create and edit shapes10 minutes
Tutorial: Create with drawing tools10 minutes
Tutorial: Draw and edit curves10 minutes
Tutorial: Create a flat illustration10 minutes
Illustrations vs. Photographs: When to use each in design10 minutes
What is color?10 minutes
Tutorial: Jump into color10 minutes
Tutorial: Begin practicing color basics10 minutes
Tutorial: Change color and strokes10 minutes
Color in branding10 minutes
Tutorial: Explore the basics of color theory10 minutes
Tutorial: Develop a custom color palette10 minutes
Tutorial: Explore color contrast and vibration10 minutes
Tutorial:Put your color skills into practice10 minutes
The Tip Jar10 minutes
Tip 1: Transform and edit artwork10 minutes
Tip 2: Arrange and organize content10 minutes
Tip 3: Discover ways to save and share10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Quiz: Design basics in Adobe Illustrator50 minutes
Quiz: Illustrator fundamentals30 minutes
Quiz: Color and gradients30 minutes

You'll expand on Illustrator basics and learn to use intermediate-to-advanced tools, including the Pen tool and gradients, and you'll begin to explore generative AI features.

What's included

14 videos26 readings3 assignments

14 videosTotal 58 minutes

Get to know the drawing tools4 minutes
Start creating with the Pen tool7 minutes
Practice creating with the Pen tool6 minutes
Edit paths you draw6 minutes
Level up your shape-building skills with Pathfinders5 minutes
Create and align artwork with guides5 minutes
Creatively transform your artwork to bring it to life5 minutes
Use gradients to add depth to your artwork4 minutes
Take gradients to the next level with color blends that flow6 minutes
Change the color of artwork effortlessly2 minutes
Welcome to Generative AI in Illustrator1 minute
Creating Patterns with Text to Vector Graphics2 minutes
Explore creating stunning patterns with Text to Vector Graphic3 minutes
Quickly experiment with color using Generative Recolor in Illustrator3 minutes

26 readingsTotal 260 minutes

Tutorial: Get to know the drawing tools10 minutes
Introduction to the Pen tool and Pathfinder panel10 minutes
Tutorial: Start creating with the Pen tool10 minutes
Tutorial: Practice using the Pen tool10 minutes
Path tools: Choosing between curve and pen in Illustrator10 minutes
Tutorial: Edit paths you draw10 minutes
Tutorial: Quickly join and trim paths10 minutes
Tutorial: Level up with Pathfinder10 minutes
The importance of attention to detail in design10 minutes
Tutorial: Create and align artwork with guides 10 minutes
Introduction to gradients and Generative AI features10 minutes
Tutorial: Creatively transform your artwork10 minutes
Tutorial: Use gradients to add depth to your artwork10 minutes
Jumpstarting your creativity: Overcoming design overwhelm10 minutes
Tutorial: Color blends that flow10 minutes
Tutorial: Effortlessly change artwork colors10 minutes
Harnessing Generative AI in graphic design10 minutes
Tutorial: Create patterns with Text to Vector10 minutes
Tutorial: Generate artwork with Text to Vector Graphic10 minutes
Tutorial: Use brand colors with Generative Recolor10 minutes
The Tip Jar: Pro tips for Adobe Illustrator10 minutes
Tip 1: Explore different ways to select artwork10 minutes
Tip 2: Draw, edit, and re-edit shapes easily10 minutes
Tip 3: Make beautiful art using blends10 minutes
Tip 4: Create pixel-perfect designs10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Quiz: Advancing your skills in Adobe Illustrator50 minutes
Quiz: Pen tool and Pathfinder30 minutes
Quiz: Gradients and Generative AI features30 minutes

You'll explore typography and graphic design principles to apply some of the other lessons you've learned in a professional context.

What's included

14 videos21 readings3 assignments

14 videosTotal 50 minutes

Learn how typography feels4 minutes
Add a line of text3 minutes
Format text4 minutes
Place text on or inside a path2 minutes
Re-shape text4 minutes
Add paragraphs of text2 minutes
Guide readers through information4 minutes
Catch attention with display text8 minutes
Get started with your own creative process3 minutes
Create a concrete brief to share out in the discovery phase3 minutes
Explore concept ideation with a collage4 minutes
Explore a creative approach using color variations2 minutes
Make and refine the project4 minutes
Put your creative process skills into practice2 minutes

21 readingsTotal 210 minutes

Introduction to typography for graphic designers10 minutes
Tutorial: Learn how typography feels10 minutes
Tutorial:Add text to your designs10 minutes
Tutorial: Design eye-catching text using formatting options10 minutes
Picking the right font for your designs10 minutes
Tutorial: Guide readers through information10 minutes
Tutorial: Catch attention with display text10 minutes
Pulling it all together10 minutes
Tutorial: Get started with your own creative process10 minutes
Tutorial: Create a concrete brief to share out in the discovery phase10 minutes
Tutorial: Explore concept ideation with a collage10 minutes
Using digital collaging for creative inspiration10 minutes
Tutorial: Explore a creative approach using color variations10 minutes
Tutorial: Make and refine the project10 minutes
Tutorial: Put your creative process skills into practice10 minutes
Key takeaways10 minutes
Final stretch10 minutes
Final project10 minutes
Final project exemplar10 minutes
Turn your final project into a creative portfolio with Behance10 minutes
You did it — now share the love10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Quiz: Typography and design principles in Illustrator50 minutes
Quiz: Typography for graphic designers30 minutes
Quiz: Working with clients30 minutes

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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

May Allah bless you for the hard work and teaching us I appreciate it

Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025

Overall a good course, although several of the Illustrator tutorial links were broken and I had to search for them online on my own. In a couple cases, they no longer existed online.

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

This was an insightful learning experience that improved my problem-solving skills and provided real-world applications.

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