Intro Adobe Illustrator

Intro Adobe Illustrator

Overview

Learn Adobe Illustrator to create logos, digital artwork, and vector graphics while building professional design skills.

Intro Adobe Illustrator for Vector Design
Ages 12–18

In Intro Adobe Illustrator for Vector Design, students explore the world of digital art and graphic design using Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard software for creating vector graphics. Participants will learn how designers create logos, illustrations, icons, stickers, posters, and branding materials using professional design tools and techniques.

Students will develop foundational skills in vector drawing, shape building, typography, color theory, and digital composition while learning how scalable graphics are used in advertising, product design, apparel, web design, and visual media. Through guided projects and creative challenges, participants will gain hands-on experience transforming ideas into polished digital artwork.

Throughout the workshop, students will learn the design process, build confidence using professional creative software, and develop skills that can be applied to future studies and careers in graphic design, digital media, marketing, and visual communications.

What Students Will Learn

  • Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and its workspace
  • Vector graphics and how they differ from raster images
  • Shape creation and drawing tools
  • Typography and text design
  • Color theory and color palettes
  • Logo and brand design fundamentals
  • Digital illustration techniques
  • Layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
  • File organization and exporting for print and web
  • Creative problem-solving and design thinking

Final Project
Students will design and present a professional-quality digital project such as a logo, poster, sticker collection, personal brand identity, or custom illustration showcasing their new vector design skills.

Registration Requirement
This program is open to students ages 12–18.

The only requirement to participate is obtaining a Member Card. Both the student and a parent/guardian must complete the Member Card registration using the link below before attending the workshop.

Member Card Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8IUZPLZimeX4tKToVtJMBryjSCXJQH7RBY3G1yxROe7EwzQ/viewform

Please ensure that both the student and parent/guardian complete the registration process before the start of the program.

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Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • ages 12+
  • In person

Location

1000 St Nicholas Ave

1000 Saint Nicholas Avenue

New York, NY 10032

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