This course builds on introductory Illustrator skills by focusing on the foundational tools that support structured, scalable design. Learners will explore how to set up their workspace, work with artboards, and organize content using layers. Whether designing on the web or desktop, this course helps learners create clean, flexible artwork with confidence. Through tutorials, readings, and videos, learners will gain practical experience with Illustrator’s interface, tools, and workflows—empowering them to produce professional-quality designs and collaborate effectively across platforms.
Design Foundations in Adobe Illustrator
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Explore Illustrator’s creative capabilities and platform options.
Create and manage artboards to support multi-page layouts and design organization.
Use layers to structure artwork and streamline editing workflows.
Apply foundational techniques to build scalable, professional designs.
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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October 2025
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the creative potential of Adobe Illustrator. Through readings and tutorials, learners will explore when to use Illustrator, compare the web and desktop versions, and discover how to begin designing with confidence. They'll also learn keyboard shortcuts and connect with the Adobe Community.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
This module introduces learners to the concept of artboards in Illustrator and how they support multi-page layouts, organization, and creative flexibility. Through videos and tutorials, learners will explore how to create, edit, and navigate artboards to streamline their design workflow.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module introduces learners to the concept of layers in Illustrator and how they support structured, flexible design workflows. Learners will explore how to create, edit, and organize layers to keep artwork clean, manageable, and easy to update—especially when working across multiple artboards or collaborating with others.
What's included
7 videos4 readings1 assignment
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