OverviewAbout this course
Push the boundaries of your creativity and deliver professional designs with our short, beginner-friendly course in Illustrator. Experiment using different design styles, intricate details, colours and shapes in your vector designs.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
During this course you'll learn to:
Gain confidence using the Illustrator interface and navigating the program
Use essential tools like the pen tool, alignment tool, pathfinder tool, trace tool and clipping mask
Use different design styles, fonts, colours and shapes through experimentation
Incorporate intricate details in your work
Create patterns, illustrations and customised type
Draw and trace essential shapes
Course outcomes
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Attendance
A potential pathway to further study in design
Specialist techniques to use Illustrator in your designs
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Professional Development
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Personal Interest
Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment
Industry Requirements
Gain the skills required for licensing and certification purposes
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
Basic computer skills, including using a keyboard and mouse with right-click functionality
Access to a laptop and portable storage device
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysWhere can this course take you?
Study options
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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