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Adobe Illustrator for Beginners


Learn vector graphics and illustration in this Adobe Illustrator Course for Beginners. Adobe Illustrator is one of five face-to-face Adobe Creative Cloud short courses offered in Sydney.

Graphics are all around you. Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software, lets you create everything from web and mobile graphics to logos, icons, book illustrations, product packaging and billboards. With Adobe Illustrator, you can turn shapes and colours into logos and icons, create typography effects, draw freehand, digitise images, and recolour graphics. Adobe Illustrator is vector-based, so your artwork stays crisp even when you scale it up to stadium size.

This Adobe Illustrator course will introduce you to the industry-standard vector graphics software that is used worldwide by designers of all types.

Course Outline

  • Introduction to vector graphics, Illustrator workspace and file formats
  • Tools, layers, pen tool, object and shape manipulation
  • Colour theory, gradients, typography and publishing to print/web

Schedule & Delivery

  • This course is now delivered online via Zoom
  • Sessions run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM over two days: 9–16 July 2026
  • Access to Adobe Illustrator (subscription or free trial) is required

Details
6 hours

You will learn

  • Use the main tools of Adobe Illustrator confidently
  • Design and manipulate graphics for web and print
  • Create publish-ready files for digital and print formats

You will get

  • Hands-on online instruction from expert educators
  • Confidence using vector graphic tools in Illustrator
  • Statement of Completion

Appropriate for

Anyone looking to develop their design skills or learn Adobe Illustrator; suitable for beginners with basic computer competency.


Preparation

What to bring

  • Your own computer capable of running Adobe Illustrator
  • Access to Adobe Illustrator (subscription or free trial)
  • Optional HDMI cable for dual monitor setup

What to wear


Your Teacher
Sydney Community College

Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors

The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.

We do this by:

  • Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
  • Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
  • Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
  • Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
  • Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.

Terms

Cancellations & Refunds

If the organiser cancels the class:

You are entitled to a full refund.

If you can't attend the class:

You’re welcome to send someone in your place.

OR

  • A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.

Terms & Conditions

At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.  

At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.

That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably.  Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:

Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

 Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College. 

Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued.  If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.

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