Take your Illustrator skills to the next level. Learn more advanced techniques from experts to create complex vector graphics and improve your design workflow.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Exploring advanced vector drawing and editing techniques, enabling you to create complex illustrations and designs.
- How to use gradients, meshes and patterns, empowering you to add depth and texture to your artwork.
- Understanding advanced type and typography tools, helping you create compelling and effective designs with text.
- How to work with effects and styles, enabling you to enhance your illustrations with creative and professional touches.
- Exploring integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications, helping you streamline your design workflow.
- How to optimise vector graphics for web and print, enabling you to deliver high-quality artwork for diverse purposes.
- Understanding best practices for file management and organisation, helping you work efficiently and collaborate effectively on design projects.
This Illustrator Intermediate course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Course Dates
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| Thu 8 - Fri 9 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£545
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| Mon 12 - Tue 13 Jan 2026 | London |
£545
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| Tue 13 - Wed 14 Jan 2026 | Live Online |
£565
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| Wed 14 - Thu 15 Jan 2026 | London |
£565
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| Wed 18 - Thu 19 Feb 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 19 - Fri 20 Feb 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 19 - Fri 20 Feb 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 23 - Tue 24 Feb 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 2 - Tue 3 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 4 - Thu 5 Mar 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 4 - Thu 5 Mar 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 5 - Fri 6 Mar 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 15 - Thu 16 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 16 - Fri 17 Apr 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 20 - Tue 21 Apr 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 21 - Wed 22 Apr 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 4 - Tue 5 May 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 4 - Tue 5 May 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 7 - Fri 8 May 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 28 - Fri 29 May 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 8 - Tue 9 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 10 - Thu 11 Jun 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 10 - Thu 11 Jun 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 11 - Fri 12 Jun 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 1 - Thu 2 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 2 - Fri 3 Jul 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 6 - Tue 7 Jul 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Wed 8 - Thu 9 Jul 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 13 - Fri 14 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 18 - Wed 19 Aug 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 19 - Thu 20 Aug 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 20 - Fri 21 Aug 2026 | London |
£585
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| Tue 15 - Wed 16 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 17 - Fri 18 Sep 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 17 - Fri 18 Sep 2026 | London |
£585
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| Mon 21 - Tue 22 Sep 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 8 - Fri 9 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 12 - Tue 13 Oct 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Mon 12 - Tue 13 Oct 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 14 - Thu 15 Oct 2026 | London |
£585
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| Thu 12 - Fri 13 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Tue 17 - Wed 18 Nov 2026 | London |
£585
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| Wed 18 - Thu 19 Nov 2026 | Live Online |
£585
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| Thu 19 - Fri 20 Nov 2026 | London |
£585
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Course Outline for Illustrator Intermediate
Appearance and Graphic Styles
- Understanding Appearance
- Adding new fills and strokes
- Effects seen in the Appearance panel
- Saving appearance as a Graphic Style
- Applying Styles and Style Libraries
Colour
- CYMK vs RGB
- Colour libraries and global colour
- The Colour Guide panel
- Colour Harmony Rules
- Live Paint and Live Colour
- Colour Management
Path Work
- Further vector manipulations
- Width tool and warping tools
- Join and Average
- Erase, Scissors, Knife tools
- Mesh tool
- Blob Brush
Objects
- Further tools - polygon, star, flare, arc, spiral, grid
- Clipping Masks
- Transforming different ways
- Shape Builder tool
- Offset Paths
- Magic Wand
- Envelope Distort - Warp, Top, Object, Mesh
Text
- Further text styling
- Paragraph and Character Styles
- Type on a path
Further Patterns, Brushes and Symbols
- Pattern editing
- Resizing the tile
- Moving tile with art
- Editing brushes
- Art brush options
- Patterns brush options
- Symbol tools
Guides and Grid
- Making and editing guides
- Pixel Preview
- Snapping
- Customise Grid in Prefs
Misc.
- Blends and the Blend Tool
- Actions - create, save
- Further Artboards
- Slices
- Simple Perspective Grid work
- Editing Preferences
- Illustrator objects into Photoshop
FAQs about the Illustrator Intermediate course
Is this Illustrator Intermediate course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have experience in Illustrator or have already attended one of our Illustrator training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of Illustrator. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Illustrator Intermediate course?
Our Illustrator Intermediate course is extremely interactive. You will be using Illustrator throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Illustrator Intermediate course?
We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Illustrator Intermediate public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.
Should I attend the Illustrator Intermediate course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Illustrator Intermediate course?
We offer ongoing support to our Illustrator Intermediate course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Illustrator Intermediate course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Illustrator Intermediate course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Illustrator Intermediate — Team and Bespoke Training
Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.
- Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
- We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
- Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
- We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.
Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.
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