CSSO 101 S001: Introductory Adobe Illustrator
ECIAD
| Section | S001 |
|---|---|
| Term | Spring 2026 |
| Status | A |
| Dates | Mar 2, 2026 – Mar 30, 2026 |
| Location | Online |
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| Instructor | Robyn Drage |
| Description (ECIAD) | Adobe Illustrator is industry-standard
illustration and design software for vector
artwork. In this introductory, technical-focused
course, explore Illustrator's potential to create
logos, custom typography, complex illustration,
and design layouts for any media through short
practical exercises. Create and transform shapes
with paths, strokes, colour, gradients, brushes,
blending modes and effects. Arrange objects and
images with groups, layers, and clipping masks.
Create typographic compositions and transform a
raster image into a vector using image trace.
Export your work for use with other Adobe software
and media.
Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class. Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form. |
| Price(s) | DMRE: $390.15 |
CSDB
| CS Title | Introductory Adobe Illustrator |
|---|---|
| CS Description | Build foundational skills in Adobe Illustrator to design vector logos, custom typography and layouts for digital, print and cross-media projects. |
| Prior Learning | To fully benefit from this course, basic computer literacy is required. |
| Legacy Info | Previously CECS 111 Introductory Adobe Illustrator |
| Course Hours | 15 |
| Hours per Class | 3 |
| Course Type | Adult |
| Max Students | 20 |
| Classroom Type | Computer Lab |
| Material List | Materials and Software |
| Status | Active |
| Roll Out Term | SU23 |
| Flexible Learning Pathway | Drawing, Painting, Illustration, Visual Communication Design, UX/UI, 3D Design, Photography, Flexible Elective - All Pathways |
| Microcredential Program | Web + Digital |
| Microcertificate Program | N/A |
| National ID | 50.0102 Digital arts, general |
| AR Code | CSSO |
| Unit Code | 285600 |
| Unit Name | Technical/Software |
| Position Code | 4523 |
| Area of Study | Technical/Software |
| Discipline | Software Essentials |
| Level | Introductory |
| Age | 19 years + |
| Skills Badge | Software Essentials |