Unlock your creative potential with this introductory Adobe Illustrator course designed for beginners, starting with the basics of workspace set up, essential tools and foundational techniques to create professional-quality vector graphics. Students can except to gain confidence in navigating this dense program as we experiment with in class and home work assignments to create patterns, logos, and various other vector based creations. Whether you're an aspiring graphic designer, artist, or simply curious about digital illustration, this course provides a solid foundation in Illustrator’s interface, tools, and workflow.

Each session will cover core concepts such as working with shapes, using the Pen Tool, manipulating color and type, and creating custom graphics. By the end of the course, students will complete a small design project that demonstrates your newly acquired skills and creative vision.

Course Details:

• Duration: 4 weeks

• Schedule: 1 class per week, 2 hours per session

• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate 

• Software Required: Adobe Illustrator (provided free of charge by Sawtooth for 3 months use)

• Format: In-person

What You’ll Learn:

• Navigating the Illustrator workspace

• Creating and editing vector shapes

• Using color, gradients, and swatches effectively

• Introduction to typography and text effects

• Drawing with the Pen Tool and other path tools

• Saving and exporting artwork for print and digital use

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and curiosity!