Acrosys Technologies

Adobe Illustrator Graphic Design Course

Duration: 4 Months / 16 Weeks
Level: Beginner to Professional
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Additional Skills: Graphic Design, Typography, Branding, Illustration, Logo Design, Print Design, Social Media Design, Packaging Design, Portfolio Development

Month 1: Illustrator Fundamentals and Design Foundations

Introduction to graphic design
Graphic design principles
Understanding vector graphics
Vector vs raster graphics
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Illustrator interface and workspace
Creating a new document
Artboards and document setup
Units and measurement
Saving and exporting files
Opening and managing Illustrator files
Understanding RGB and CMYK
Layers panel
Properties panel
Tools panel overview
Zoom and navigation

Practical: Create a basic poster using shapes, text and colors.

Selection Tool
Direct Selection Tool
Shape tools
Rectangle and Rounded Rectangle
Ellipse Tool
Polygon Tool
Star Tool
Line Segment Tool
Arc and Spiral tools
Transforming objects
Scaling objects
Rotating objects
Reflecting objects
Aligning objects
Distributing objects
Grouping and ungrouping
Arrange and stacking order

Mini-project: Create a geometric icon and decorative shape collection.

Understanding anchor points
Understanding paths
Pen Tool fundamentals
Creating straight paths
Creating curved paths
Adding anchor points
Deleting anchor points
Converting anchor points
Editing paths
Curvature Tool
Pencil Tool
Smooth Tool
Shape Builder Tool
Pathfinder panel
Compound paths
Clipping paths
Creating custom shapes

Mini-project: Trace and recreate a simple object using the Pen Tool.

Understanding color theory
Primary, secondary and tertiary colors
Color harmony
Color Picker
Swatches panel
Global colors
RGB color mode
CMYK color mode
Spot colors
Gradients
Linear gradients
Radial gradients
Freeform gradients
Gradient Tool
Transparency
Opacity
Blend modes
Appearance panel

Mini-project: Create a modern gradient-based promotional poster.

Month 2: Typography, Logo Design and Illustration

Introduction to typography
Understanding typefaces
Serif and sans-serif fonts
Font selection
Type Tool
Point text
Area text
Character panel
Paragraph panel
Font size and weight
Kerning and tracking
Leading
Text alignment
Text on a path
Warping text
Converting text to outlines
Creating typography compositions

Mini-project: Create a professional typography poster.

Introduction to logo design
Types of logos
Wordmark logos
Lettermark logos
Symbol logos
Combination marks
Logo design principles
Sketching logo concepts
Creating custom logo shapes
Using Pathfinder for logos
Using Shape Builder for logos
Typography-based logos
Logo color selection
Logo spacing
Logo variations
Black and white logo versions
Logo export formats

Project: Design a complete logo and basic brand identity.

Introduction to digital illustration
Creating vector illustrations
Flat illustration style
Character illustration basics
Creating facial features
Creating hands and body shapes
Object illustration
Perspective basics
Working with layers
Drawing with shapes
Pen Tool illustration
Gradient-based illustration
Creating shadows
Creating highlights
Using opacity and blending
Creating reusable vector assets

Mini-project: Create a complete vector character or product illustration.

Blend Tool
Envelope Distort
Warp effects
Free Transform Tool
Perspective Grid
Perspective Selection Tool
Width Tool
Gradient Mesh
Symbol tools
Pattern creation
Pattern Options
Brush Tool
Blob Brush Tool
Art Brushes
Scatter Brushes
Calligraphic Brushes
Graphic Styles

Mini-project: Create an advanced vector artwork using multiple Illustrator tools.

Month 3: Professional Graphic Design and Print Media

Understanding layout design
Visual hierarchy
Composition principles
Grid systems
Margins and spacing
Designing posters
Designing flyers
Designing brochures
Multi-page documents
Artboard management
Typography hierarchy
Image placement
Call-to-action design
Print-safe design
Bleed and crop marks
Preparing artwork for printing

Project: Design a professional promotional poster, flyer and brochure.

Introduction to social media design
Instagram post design
Instagram story design
Facebook post design
LinkedIn post design
YouTube thumbnail concepts
Digital advertisement design
Banner design
Promotional graphics
Product advertisement
Typography for social media
Brand consistency
Using templates
Creating reusable design systems
Exporting optimized digital graphics

Project: Create a complete 10-post social media campaign for a business.

Introduction to packaging design
Packaging layout concepts
Creating dielines
Box packaging
Product labels
Sticker design
Barcode placement
Product information hierarchy
Typography for packaging
Color management for print
Bleed and safe areas
Print specifications
Cut lines
Exporting print-ready PDF
Packaging mockup preparation

Project: Design a complete product package with label and promotional graphics.

Introduction to information design
Infographic principles
Creating icon systems
Consistent icon styles
Charts and diagrams
Timeline graphics
Process diagrams
Data visualization basics
Using grids for infographics
Visual hierarchy
Color coding
Creating vector icons
Icon alignment
Exporting icons
Creating professional infographic layouts

Mini-project: Create a professional business infographic and icon set.

Month 4: Advanced Design, Portfolio and Professional Projects

Brand identity fundamentals
Brand personality
Logo system development
Color palette development
Typography systems
Brand guidelines
Business card design
Letterhead design
Envelope design
Social media branding
Presentation templates
Marketing collateral
Brand consistency
Creating professional mockups
Preparing brand presentation

Project: Create a complete corporate brand identity package.

Professional Illustrator workflow
Organizing layers
Naming objects and layers
Using artboards efficiently
Global colors and swatches
Graphic styles
Symbols
Reusable assets
Linked and embedded images
Packaging Illustrator files
File optimization
Managing fonts
Export for screens
Export for print
PDF preparation
SVG export
PNG and JPG export
EPS and AI file formats

Practical: Prepare a complete professional project package for print and digital delivery.

Understanding professional design portfolios
Selecting portfolio projects
Creating project case studies
Presenting design concepts
Creating project mockups
Before and after presentation
Design presentation techniques
Client requirement analysis
Understanding design briefs
Creating design concepts
Handling client revisions
Preparing final deliverables
Freelancing basics
Client communication
Pricing design projects
Building a professional portfolio

Project: Create a professional Illustrator portfolio containing multiple design projects.

Students will create a complete professional branding and marketing design project containing:

Logo design
Brand color palette
Typography system
Business card
Letterhead
Social media posts
Promotional poster
Product advertisement
Brochure or flyer
Product packaging or label
Custom vector illustration
Icon set
Brand guideline page
Professional mockups
Print-ready PDF
Digital export files
Portfolio presentation

Final Project: Complete corporate brand identity and marketing campaign.

Suggested Final Projects

Corporate Brand Identity Design
Restaurant Branding and Menu Design
Fashion Brand Identity
Real Estate Company Branding
Technology Company Branding
Product Packaging Design
Social Media Marketing Campaign
Event and Wedding Branding
Educational Institute Branding
E-Commerce Product Branding

Assessment Structure

Assessment	Weightage
Weekly practical assignments	15%
Illustrator fundamentals project	10%
Logo and branding project	15%
Print and packaging project	10%
Social media design project	10%
Final branding project	30%
Portfolio and presentation	10%