Adobe Illustrator Advanced

Course Code: AILAV  |

£325.00 + VAT

  • 1 Day Course, 10am – 4pm
  • Completion Certificate
  • Post Course Support
  • On Demand Videos

Overview

Experienced users can progress their skill-set still further on our advanced Adobe Illustrator course, delivered online or in-person at our London studios. During this one-day course, you will have the opportunity to explore some of Illustrator’s more complex creative techniques and discover professional workflow strategies for increasing your productivity, under the guidance of a Platform Training, Adobe certified expert tutor. Bespoke brushes, advanced use of colour and 3D shapes are just some of the advanced techniques you will learn for creating professional print and web-ready artwork.

In-Person or Live Online

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Contents

  • Professional Vector Workflow Consolidation
    Apply disciplined, end-to-end vector workflows that combine structure, accuracy, efficiency, and production control across complex Illustrator documents.
  • Gradient Mesh and Advanced Colour
    Use advanced colour controls, gradients, blends, and mesh-based techniques to create more refined shading, depth, and visual effects.
  • Complex Artwork Planning and Organisation
    Plan, structure, and manage complex Illustrator files using layers, groups, symbols, naming conventions, and organised artwork systems.
  • Advanced Typography
    Refine typographic layouts using hierarchy, spacing, alignment, type controls, and vector-based text treatment techniques.
  • Advanced Appearance and Effects
    Build flexible artwork using the Appearance panel, multiple fills and strokes, live effects, graphic styles, and non-destructive editing techniques.
  • 3D and Perspective Tools
    Use Illustrator’s 3D, perspective, and dimensional tools to create controlled visual depth, structured artwork, and presentation-ready effects.
  • Brushes and Symbols
    Create, manage, and reuse brushes, symbols, and shared assets to speed up artwork production and maintain visual consistency.
  • Professional Output Preparation
    Prepare Illustrator artwork correctly for print, digital delivery, handover, archiving, and professional production workflows.

Outcomes

Completing this advanced Illustrator course will enable you to do the following and more:

  • Plan and organise complex Illustrator artwork before production to reduce errors and improve workflow control
  • Build flexible artwork using appearances, live effects, graphic styles, and non-destructive editing techniques
  • Structure complex Illustrator files using layers, groups, artboards, symbols, and organised naming conventions
  • Create and manage brushes, symbols, and reusable assets for faster professional artwork production
  • Apply disciplined vector workflows to improve accuracy, consistency, and production efficiency
  • Refine typographic layouts using hierarchy, spacing, alignment, and vector-based text treatment
  • Use advanced colour, gradients, blends, and mesh techniques to create refined shading and visual depth
  • Prepare Illustrator artwork correctly for print, digital delivery, handover, archiving, and production

Requirements

Platform Training’s Adobe Illustrator Advanced course is ideal for experienced users or professional designers who would like to extend their knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest features. You may wish to consider one-to-one training or one of the other Adobe Illustrator courses we run at our London design studios: Adobe Illustrator Core Skills Adobe Illustrator Complete and Adobe Illustrator Certification.

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Booking

Places can be booked online. Individuals may pay at checkout by card. Companies and organisations can select the invoice option at checkout to pay later by bank transfer or card. Group bookings, private team training, and consultancy-led bespoke programmes are all available on request.

Contact

If you have any questions about our advanced Illustrator course please send us a message using our contact page and we will reply to you as soon as possible – or call us on 0203 3974567.
 
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