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Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2

$795 | 3-Day Course

Take your Illustrator skills to the next level with real-world projects and advanced techniques.

Course Overview

The Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 course expands on foundational Illustrator skills and introduces advanced tools and workflows for creating professional-grade vector artwork.

The class will cover the following topics:
  • Using advanced shape and path editing tools
  • Drawing with Curvature and Pencil tools
  • Exploring creative color and recoloring options
  • Creating and styling complex text layouts
  • Organizing projects using layers and clipping masks
  • Designing with gradients, blends, and patterns
  • Using custom and artistic brushes
  • Placing images and exporting project assets

This class is ideal for students who have completed Level 1 and want to master Illustrator's more advanced features and design techniques.

Illustrator Training

TARGETED FOR: Graphic Designer | Graphic Artist | UI Designer

Learn from Professional Instructors and move forward in your field with industry-aligned Illustrator training.

+ Full Course Details
Overview
  • The Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 course is designed for students who already have a working knowledge of Illustrator and want to learn advanced techniques.
  • Students will work through challenging projects and real-world workflows to improve efficiency and creative capabilities.
  • The class uses the latest Adobe CC version but is also relevant for CS6 users.
Objective
  • Advance students' knowledge of Illustrator by building on foundational skills.
  • Introduce tools and features that enhance productivity and creative design.
  • Provide experience through hands-on projects and shortcut-based workflows.
Target Student
  • Students who have completed Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 1 or equivalent experience.
  • Designers and illustrators looking to advance their Illustrator skills for professional work.
  • Creative professionals aiming to streamline their workflows and expand their toolkit.
Prerequisites
  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator and understanding of the Level 1 course content.
  • Comfort with basic Illustrator tools including selections, shape editing, transformations, and working with type and color.
+ Course Delivery Format
Virtual Instructor-Led

All of our Public Classes are taught by a virtual live instructor. How it works is a live instructor conducts the class from a remote location regardless if you attend at one of the local training centers or if you attend remotely.

For of Private Group Training classes we can arrange to have the instructor conduct the class live at your location. Need Group Training?

+ What's Included

  • Professional Instructor Delivery - You will learn with our expert trainers with over 15 years of experience.
  • Free Course Materials - You will receive free reference materials for your class.
  • Small Class Sizes - Our classes are limited to 12 students, so you have plently of opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from the instructor.
  • Free Repeat - If you need a refresher your are able to retake the class free of charge within one year of your original class date.
  • Hands-On Training - Our classes are designed for you work hands on during the session so can stay engaged and really learn the material.
  • Certificate of Completion - Each student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the course.

+ Course Outline
  • Using Shapes to Create Artwork for a Postcard
    Use the Place command.
    Use Image Trace to create shapes.
  • Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths
    Create a compound path.
    Outline strokes.
    Work with the Shape Builder tool.
    Use Pathfinder effects to create shapes.
    Work with the Reshape tool.
    Edit strokes with the Width tool.
    Use Intertwine.
  • Using the Basic Drawing Tools
    Draw curves and straight lines with the Curvature tool.
    Edit paths with the Curvature tool.
    Create dashed lines.
    Draw and edit with the Pencil tool.
    Join paths with the Join tool.
    Add arrowheads to paths.
  • Using Color to Enhance Artwork
    Be inspired creatively with the Color Guide panel.
    Explore the Recolor Artwork command.
    Get started with Generative Recolor.
  • Adding Type to a Project
    Create and edit paragraph styles.
    Create and edit character styles.
    Add bullet and number lists.
    Wrap type around an object.
    Curve text on a path.
    Reshape text with a warp.
    Create text outlines.
  • Organizing Your Artwork with Layers
    Copy and paste objects and their layers from one file to another.
    Search and filter layers.
    Make a layer clipping mask.
  • Gradients, Blends and Patterns
    Create and save a gradient fill.
    Apply and edit a gradient on a stroke.
    Apply and edit a radial gradient.
    Adjust the opacity of color in a gradient.
    Create and edit freeform gradients.
    Blend the shapes of objects in intermediate steps.
    Modify a blend.
    Create smooth color blends between objects.
    Modify a blend and its path, shape, and color.
    Blend with the Blend tool.
    Create and apply patterns.
  • Using Brushes to Create and Adjust Artwork
    Use four brush types: Calligraphic, Art, Pattern, and Bristle.
    Apply brushes to paths.
    Paint and edit paths with the Paintbrush tool.
    Change brush color and adjust brush settings.
    Create new brushes from Adobe Illustrator artwork.
    Work with the Blob Brush tool and the Eraser tool.
  • Placing and Working with Images
    Place linked and embedded graphics in an Illustrator file.
    Transform and crop images.
    Create and edit clipping masks.
    Mask with text.
    Make and edit an opacity mask.
    Work with the Links panel.
    Embed and unembed images.
  • Sharing Projects (Exporting Assets)
    Package a file.
    Create a PDF.
    Use the Export For Screens command.
    Work with the Asset Export panel.
    Invite others to edit.
    Share for review.
+ Prerequisites

Please check the course description to find prerequisite information.

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Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 2 10/29/2025 – 10/30/2025 10:00AM-4:45PM EST Local/Remote $795.00
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Related Illustrator Instructor-Led Courses

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Adobe Illustrator Core Skills: Level 12$795
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As part of our commitment to supporting learners at every stage, we’re working to develop a library of free Illustrator tutorials designed to help you tackle common tasks and workflows. We understand that not every situation calls for a full course, so these resources offer quick, practical guidance to help you get the job done efficiently.

Available Illustrator On-Demand Courses

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