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Illustrator Introduction

The Transmedia team is always warm and welcoming when I visit. The instructors are experienced and extremely helpful. Getting the course customised is also no problem at all. Thank you Transmedia!
CTBTO
March 2025
Illustrator Introduction

The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent.
Deborah M
March 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Excellent course - Tony was fantastic and it was a great introduction to Illustrator. Many thanks to all involved in booking and running the course.

March 2025
Illustrator Introduction

I had an excellent training day with Tony learning about Adobe Illustrator. He was great at adjusting the pace to my needs and we covered a lot of ground. I would recommend Transmedia to anyone.
Paul S
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

The course was perfect. Great course, great trainer!
Northgate
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Very warm and welcoming environment. Staff are very nice and training was to a high standard.
Microbiology Society
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

I'm so impressed with how this has gone and am so thankful for everything you've done to help me prepare for my new job. I will definitely be back for more courses to update my skills as I go along.
Sarah M
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

I really enjoyed my training last week. Many thanks to my trainer for an excellent day!
CNS School
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Today's lesson was really great and I really appreciate our trainer coming all the way to our offices!
Formidable Media
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Probably the best course I have been on. Very thorough and entertaining.
Cancer Research UK
February 2025
Infographic Design using Illustrator

A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.
Talking Tables
February 2025
Illustrator Intermediate

Exceptional knowledge base and tailored to suit our requirements.
RAF
February 2025
Illustrator Intermediate

The course was great and featured lots of new skills that I can use. The trainer was great at delivering each section and really attentive in making sure I was keeping up and getting the answers I needed.
Lintbells
February 2025
Illustrator Intermediate

Brilliant. Exactly what was needed.
NHS
February 2025
Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

February 2025

Course Facts

2 day course
Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
Live Online or Classroom-based
Certificate of completion
Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
Unlimited support after your course
Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses

Course Outline

Navigation
Interface
Basic concepts and tools
Objects
Drawing
Colours and fills
Type
Layers

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Illustrator Introduction

The Transmedia team is always warm and welcoming when I visit. The instructors are experienced and extremely helpful. Getting the course customised is also no problem at all. Thank you Transmedia!
CTBTO
March 2025
Illustrator Introduction

The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent.
Deborah M
March 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Excellent course - Tony was fantastic and it was a great introduction to Illustrator. Many thanks to all involved in booking and running the course.

March 2025
Illustrator Introduction

I had an excellent training day with Tony learning about Adobe Illustrator. He was great at adjusting the pace to my needs and we covered a lot of ground. I would recommend Transmedia to anyone.
Paul S
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

The course was perfect. Great course, great trainer!
Northgate
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Very warm and welcoming environment. Staff are very nice and training was to a high standard.
Microbiology Society
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

I'm so impressed with how this has gone and am so thankful for everything you've done to help me prepare for my new job. I will definitely be back for more courses to update my skills as I go along.
Sarah M
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

I really enjoyed my training last week. Many thanks to my trainer for an excellent day!
CNS School
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Today's lesson was really great and I really appreciate our trainer coming all the way to our offices!
Formidable Media
February 2025
Illustrator Introduction

Probably the best course I have been on. Very thorough and entertaining.
Cancer Research UK
February 2025
Infographic Design using Illustrator

A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.
Talking Tables
February 2025
Illustrator Intermediate

Exceptional knowledge base and tailored to suit our requirements.
RAF
February 2025
Illustrator Intermediate

The course was great and featured lots of new skills that I can use. The trainer was great at delivering each section and really attentive in making sure I was keeping up and getting the answers I needed.
Lintbells
February 2025
Illustrator Intermediate

Brilliant. Exactly what was needed.
NHS
February 2025
Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

February 2025

Course Dates

Location: Live Online London

Date	Location	Price (ex VAT)
Tue 29 - Wed 30 Apr 2025	London	£545
Wed 7 - Thu 8 May 2025	London	£545
Wed 14 - Thu 15 May 2025	Live Online	£545
Wed 21 - Thu 22 May 2025	London	£545
Tue 27 - Wed 28 May 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 2 - Tue 3 Jun 2025	Live Online	£545
Wed 4 - Thu 5 Jun 2025	London	£545
Thu 26 - Fri 27 Jun 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 30 - Tue 1 Jul 2025	London	£545
Thu 10 - Fri 11 Jul 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 14 - Tue 15 Jul 2025	London	£545
Wed 16 - Thu 17 Jul 2025	London	£545
Tue 22 - Wed 23 Jul 2025	Live Online	£545
Wed 6 - Thu 7 Aug 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 11 - Tue 12 Aug 2025	London	£545
Mon 18 - Tue 19 Aug 2025	Live Online	£545
Thu 28 - Fri 29 Aug 2025	London	£545
Mon 1 - Tue 2 Sep 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 8 - Tue 9 Sep 2025	Live Online	£545
Tue 9 - Wed 10 Sep 2025	London	£545
Mon 22 - Tue 23 Sep 2025	London	£545
Thu 9 - Fri 10 Oct 2025	London	£545
Mon 13 - Tue 14 Oct 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 20 - Tue 21 Oct 2025	London	£545
Mon 27 - Tue 28 Oct 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 10 - Tue 11 Nov 2025	London	£545
Wed 12 - Thu 13 Nov 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 17 - Tue 18 Nov 2025	London	£545
Thu 20 - Fri 21 Nov 2025	Live Online	£545
Mon 1 - Tue 2 Dec 2025	London	£545
Wed 3 - Thu 4 Dec 2025	London	£545
Mon 8 - Tue 9 Dec 2025	Live Online	£545

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FAQs about the Illustrator Introduction course

Is this Illustrator Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Illustrator or have been using Illustrator for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in the fundamentals of Illustrator.

How is the content taught throughout the Illustrator Introduction course?

Our Illustrator Introduction 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.

Should I attend the Illustrator Introduction 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.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Illustrator Introduction course?

We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Illustrator Introduction 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.

What support is available after I attend the Illustrator Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Illustrator Introduction 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 Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Illustrator Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

What you will learn

Understanding Illustrator's interface and navigation, helping attendees confidently move around tools, panels and viewing options.
How to work with vector and bitmap images, enabling professionals to create scalable artwork suitable for digital and print media.
Mastering object manipulation techniques like aligning, grouping and transforming, improving attendees' ability to organise and refine designs.
Exploring the pen tool, paths and anchor points, equipping professionals to create precise vector drawings with ease.
How to apply fills, strokes, gradients and swatches, enhancing attendees' ability to add vibrant colours to their designs.
Creating and editing type with advanced text tools, enabling professionals to craft polished typography for marketing materials.
Understanding layers and layer management, helping attendees organise complex projects efficiently for better workflow and collaboration.
How to use brushes, patterns and symbols, empowering professionals to add creative flair and consistency to their artwork.

Overview of Illustrator Introduction

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-leading application for working with vector graphics. Illustrator's comprehensive set of tools and features provides everything you need to produce extraordinary graphics for print, video, the web and mobile devices. This course is ideal for new and novice Illustrator users who needs to create illustrations, logos, maps, graphs, diagrams, advertisements and other graphics. On the course, you'll learn the key techniques needed to create and edit vector graphics quickly and effectively. The course covers the use of Illustrator's powerful drawing tools to work with shapes and layers and apply effects and styles. You'll learn how to create sophisticated artwork and graphics, create logos with special type effects and use Illustrator's powerful Image Trace and Live Paint tools. And during all of this, you'll learn the most effective ways to integrate Illustrator into your workflow. All our Adobe Illustrator courses are taught by industry professionals who are also Adobe Certified Professional trainers. They will share years of their industry experience with you, imparting best practice techniques as well mastery of the tools.