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This beginner-friendly course is perfect for aspiring designers, creatives, and anyone curious about using Adobe Illustrator—even if you've never drawn a thing in your life. With expert guidance from instructor Khara Plicanic, you'll learn how to build graphics, not just draw them, using Illustrator’s powerful vector tools.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
* Navigate Illustrator’s interface with ease
* Create custom brushes and experiment with color palettes
* Use the Pen Tool confidently with a foolproof, frustration-free method
* Understand key features like layers, strokes, fills, and basic effects
* Apply time-saving tips and shortcuts to streamline your workflow
To be successful in this course, no prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to explore and try new things. Everything you need is included: helpful reference files, shortcut guides, and even progressive project versions so you can follow along at your own pace.
Whether you're brand new to Illustrator or you've tried and given up before, this course is designed to help you finally “get it” in a way that’s fun, clear, and confidence-boosting.
Instructor bio:
A professional photographer and designer for more than 20 years, Khara’s a natural born teacher who’s been sharing inspiration & know-how with fellow creatives around the world for nearly two decades. Her fun and approachable teaching style has earned her rave reviews on global platforms including CreativeLive and AdobeMax and she's honored to be a regular presenter at CreativePro, Photoshop Virtual Summits, and DesignCuts Live. She's authored several books with Peachpit and Rockynook publishers, been a featured speaker at a local TEDx event, and regularly creates content for CreativePro, PixelU, My Photo Artistic Life, and more.
When Khara's not making futile attempts at reclaiming hard drive space or searching the sofa cushions for a runaway Wacom pen, she can be found plotting her next craft project, catching up with her favorite latenight hosts, or trying to remember where she left her phone. Find her at KharaPlicanic.com
Start your journey in Adobe Illustrator by learning the essential interface, tools, and techniques for building your first designs. This module sets the stage with fundamentals and gets you hands-on quickly by focusing on core vector shapes—key building blocks for all future projects.
Das ist alles enthalten
3 Videos1 Lektüre1 Aufgabe1 Diskussionsthema
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 26 Minuten
What You'll Learn•2 Minuten
Illustrator Fundamentals•4 Minuten
Building With Shapes•20 Minuten
1 Lektüre•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Project Instructions•30 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Module 1 Quiz•30 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
New Discussion Prompt•10 Minuten
Transform, Blend, and Color Like a Pro
Modul 2•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
This module focuses on the creative potential of Illustrator’s intermediate tools. You’ll explore how to blend shapes, transform objects, and work confidently with color—all critical skills for taking your designs beyond the basics and developing a more professional, polished look.
Das ist alles enthalten
3 Videos1 Aufgabe1 Diskussionsthema
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 37 Minuten
Blend and Shape Builder Tools•10 Minuten
The Magic of Transform Functions & Effects•14 Minuten
Tips & Tricks for Working with Color•13 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Module 2 Quiz•30 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
New Discussion Prompt•10 Minuten
Drawing and Stylizing with Brushes, Strokes & Fills
Modul 3•1 Stunde abzuschließen
Moduldetails
Push your creative limits by experimenting with dynamic drawing tools and styling techniques. In this module, you’ll learn how to add flair to your designs with layered strokes, custom brushes, and advanced drawing workflows—perfect for developing a unique, expressive illustration style.
Das ist alles enthalten
4 Videos1 Aufgabe1 Diskussionsthema
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4 Videos•Insgesamt 46 Minuten
The Super (N)ifty Pencil Tool•9 Minuten
Rocking the Rotate Tool•15 Minuten
Adding Multiple Strokes and Fills•7 Minuten
Creating a Custom Brush + "Draw Inside"•15 Minuten
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Module 3 Quiz•30 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
New Discussion Prompt•10 Minuten
Mastering the Pen Tool & Exporting Your Work
Modul 4•2 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
End the course by mastering the most important tool in Illustrator—the Pen Tool—and ensuring your work is ready to share. You’ll also learn how to export your projects properly and get inspired to take the next steps in your Illustrator journey.
Das ist alles enthalten
3 Videos1 Aufgabe1 peer review1 Diskussionsthema
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3 Videos•Insgesamt 22 Minuten
Making the Pen Tool Painless (For Real!)•17 Minuten
Saving and Exporting•5 Minuten
Next Steps•1 Minute
1 Aufgabe•Insgesamt 30 Minuten
Module 4 Quiz•30 Minuten
1 peer review•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
Course Project•60 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
New Discussion Prompt•10 Minuten
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