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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.
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3 vidéos1 lecture1 devoir1 sujet de discussion
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3 vidéos•Total 26 minutes
What You'll Learn•2 minutes
Illustrator Fundamentals•4 minutes
Building With Shapes•20 minutes
1 lecture•Total 30 minutes
Project Instructions•30 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Transform, Blend, and Color Like a Pro
Module 2•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
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.
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3 vidéos•Total 37 minutes
Blend and Shape Builder Tools•10 minutes
The Magic of Transform Functions & Effects•14 minutes
Tips & Tricks for Working with Color•13 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Drawing and Stylizing with Brushes, Strokes & Fills
Module 3•1 heure à terminer
Détails du module
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.
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4 vidéos1 devoir1 sujet de discussion
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4 vidéos•Total 46 minutes
The Super (N)ifty Pencil Tool•9 minutes
Rocking the Rotate Tool•15 minutes
Adding Multiple Strokes and Fills•7 minutes
Creating a Custom Brush + "Draw Inside"•15 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Mastering the Pen Tool & Exporting Your Work
Module 4•2 heures à terminer
Détails du module
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.
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3 vidéos1 devoir1 évaluation par les pairs1 sujet de discussion
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3 vidéos•Total 22 minutes
Making the Pen Tool Painless (For Real!)•17 minutes
Saving and Exporting•5 minutes
Next Steps•1 minute
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 évaluation par les pairs•Total 60 minutes
Course Project•60 minutes
1 sujet de discussion•Total 10 minutes
New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
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