Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

Bring your creative ideas to life with Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software, used by designers and illustrators who want to create digital graphics, logos, illustrations, and original typography.

This workshop is designed to get you up and running with Adobe Illustrator in just one day. The focus will be on step-by-step instruction leading participants through the most important tools and concepts in Illustrator.

Takeaways

• Learn the basics: how to open a file, image trace, add text, use layers and brushes
• Create vector line art illustration using the pen tool
• Design an original vector logo or icon using Illustrator

Preparation

This is an introductory workshop for first time and beginning Adobe Illustrator users. No prior experience with Adobe Illustrator is required for this class. However we do ask that participants come with basic technical aptitude and familiarity with computers.

What to bring to class: All participants must bring a laptop to class. You will also need to have Adobe Illustrator CS4 or higher downloaded prior to class. 

• You will need access to a laptop or computer with a working webcam and microphone as well as a strong internet connection.
• This course will occur completely online using Zoom and Slack.
• Course set up information will be emailed to all students signed up around 24 hours before (and again an hour before) your course launches.

The well-being of our employees, students, clients, instructors, and guests is our number one priority here at General Assembly. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation very carefully and are adjusting delivery of our programs.

Due to the current health concerns, all GA short-form events, workshops & bootcamps will temporarily be held online - including this one.

Registered students will be notified 24 hours in advance of this program with information on how to log in to the Zoom Meeting Room and other tools you’ll need for the session. Registration for this class will close 2 hours prior to the session start in order to allow all students ample opportunity to have the technology enabled.