Illustrator Classes Oakland, CA

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a graphic designer. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students then learn and put into practice design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, and more. During the program, students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a graphic designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

Join the Illustrator Certification Program to master basic through advanced Illustrator skills and achieve certification as an Adobe Illustrator Professional. This comprehensive course offers interactive Illustrator training, private tutoring, and preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional exam, with the option of additional private tutoring if the exam is not your primary focus.

In this 6-hour class, participants will get started with the basics of Illustrator for drawing and editing vector graphics. Attendees will learn how to create vector graphics that can be used for logos, icons, and more. Students will also learn how to use the Pen tool to draw custom graphics, convert hand-made drawings into vectors, save files appropriately for web or print, and much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

This 2-day course teaches students how to use the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator. Instructors will cover Artboards and Workspaces before introducing the Tool Palette. Students will learn how to use Live Paint, the Pen tool and all of Photoshop’s patterns and color palettes. Completion of the program will prepare students to create professional effects, logos and multilayered designs.

This introductory course to Adobe Illustrator uses 15 project-based lessons to teach the fundamentals of this tool. Students will learn how to use the Essentials workspace to navigate the Illustrator workflow. During this 3-day program, students will also learn how to use Illustrator’s tools to edit and combine shapes, create graphics for everything from websites to t-shirts, and develop web content.

Deepen your understanding of Adobe Illustrator in this two-day, intermediate level course. Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants who have completed Illustrator I develop, evaluate, and optimize eye-catching websites. Specific topics include using the appearance panel, creating advanced clipping masks, customizing the workspace, managing workflow, using advanced brush techniques and the gradient mesh tool, inserting graphs, and utilizing patterns. Other topics include logo digitization, basic symbolism, and artistic perspective.

This 2-day Illustrator course will start students off with learning the basics before progressing onwards to more in-depth techniques. Beginning with learning the interface, students will then be taught how to work with type, the drawing tools, using colors, and the Live Trace function. They will then progress to using Symbols and the 3D functions of Illustrator, as well as masking.

Learn advanced Illustrator techniques in this 2-day course, starting with completing full vector illustrations using the Pen tool. Higher-level skills will be taught, including the Blob brush tool, Gradients, and Transformation tools, giving students the tools to create their own designs. Students will be educated in pattern creation and logo design, allowing them to develop their own branding tools.

This 2-day Adobe Illustrator course teaches basic and intermediate skills. Students will learn how to use and apply gradients, patterns, colors, and special effects. They will also learn how to publish their creations on digital and physical canvases. Other specific topics include exporting and saving work, complex illustration, Illustrator text, tool usage, and fill/stroke objects. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.