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Adobe Illustrator — Vector Mastery

Move from doodles to deliverables that pay.

Duration
8 weeks
Format
3 studio sessions per week + 1-on-1 critique on Saturdays
Track type
Cohort
Open seats
14 across 1 cohort
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About this course

Why students take this

Illustrator is the difference between "I can make graphics" and "I can build a brand identity". This cohort is for designers ready to own the vector workflow — logos, icon sets, illustrations, packaging.

We don't skip the fundamentals: pen tool fluency first, then Pathfinder, then complex illustration. By week 8 you'll have a portfolio of three brand identities you actually designed.

Course modules

  • Pen tool mastery — until it's muscle memory
  • Logo design: research, sketch, vector, present
  • Brand systems: type, colour, application, guidelines
  • Illustration: characters, scenes, editorial
  • Packaging + print: dielines, mockups, file delivery

Outcomes

What you’ll walk away with

Every outcome below is something a graduate can demonstrate on the last day of class — not a vague promise.

  • 01

    Design polished social posts, brand kits, and UI mockups

  • 02

    Build a curated portfolio across 5+ real briefs

  • 03

    Win freelance clients on Fiverr / Upwork / direct outreach

Syllabus

How the 8 weeks actually unfold

We move in deliberate phases. Each one builds on the last, so by week 8you’re working on real briefs — not still typing your first hello-world.

  1. W1

    Vector mental model

    Why vectors, anchors, paths, Bezier.

    You can…
    • Explain why vectors scale infinitely
    • Draw clean paths with the pen tool
    • Clean up messy paths
  2. W2

    Pen tool fluency

    Drill until it's muscle memory.

    You can…
    • Trace any shape with confidence
    • Adjust handles for smooth curves
    • Use keyboard shortcuts
  3. W3

    Pathfinder + Shape Builder

    Combining and subtracting shapes.

    You can…
    • Build complex shapes from primitives
    • Use Pathfinder vs Shape Builder appropriately
    • Keep editable, non-destructive shapes
  4. W4

    Logo design — process

    Research, sketch, vector, refine, present.

    You can…
    • Run a full logo design from brief to delivery
    • Present options to clients
    • Finalise + hand off files
  5. W5

    Brand identity systems

    Type, colour, application, guidelines.

    You can…
    • Build a brand identity guide
    • Create consistent design systems
    • Deliver guidelines clients can use
  6. W6

    Illustration

    Character + scene illustration basics.

    You can…
    • Illustrate characters with personality
    • Compose scenes with mood + lighting
    • Work with limited palettes
  7. W7

    Packaging + dielines

    Print-ready packaging design.

    You can…
    • Read + design from a dieline
    • Mock up packaging realistically
    • Deliver to a packaging printer
  8. W8

    Portfolio + Behance launch

    Curate work + launch.

    You can…
    • Curate 10 brand identity pieces
    • Write case study copy
    • Launch a Behance profile

Who this is for

A great fit if you’re…

  • Creatives who want to monetize their eye for design
  • Marketers tired of waiting on a designer
  • Anyone who wants to brand their own business

Tools you’ll use

The stack you’ll get fluent in

  • Adobe Creative Suite or Figma
  • Canva Pro
  • Behance / Dribbble portfolio setup

Format: 3 studio sessions per week + 1-on-1 critique on Saturdays.

FAQ

Questions students ask before joining

Do I need to know how to draw?+

Not at all. We focus on systems, layout, and tooling — drawing is optional.

Do I need Adobe?+

We provide Adobe lab access during class. Outside class, the free trial covers your first month.

Will I get paying clients?+

We coach you through real freelance outreach in the last 3 weeks.

Can I switch design tools?+

Yes. We teach concepts that transfer between Figma, Adobe, Sketch, and others.

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Next step

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Tell us about your background and goals. We’ll send the syllabus, fee plan, and a cohort that fits.

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