CSSO 101 S001: Introductory Adobe Illustrator

ECIAD
SectionS001
TermSpring 2026
StatusA
DatesMar 2, 2026 – Mar 30, 2026
LocationOnline
Meetings
  • Mon 6:30pm–9:30pm — ONLN VCHAT
InstructorRobyn 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.

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Price(s)DMRE: $390.15
CSDB
CS TitleIntroductory Adobe Illustrator
CS DescriptionBuild foundational skills in Adobe Illustrator to design vector logos, custom typography and layouts for digital, print and cross-media projects.
Prior LearningTo fully benefit from this course, basic computer literacy is required.
Legacy InfoPreviously CECS 111 Introductory Adobe Illustrator
Course Hours15
Hours per Class3
Course TypeAdult
Max Students20
Classroom TypeComputer Lab
Material ListMaterials and Software
StatusActive
Roll Out TermSU23
Flexible Learning PathwayDrawing, Painting, Illustration, Visual Communication Design, UX/UI, 3D Design, Photography, Flexible Elective - All Pathways
Microcredential ProgramWeb + Digital
Microcertificate ProgramN/A
National ID50.0102 Digital arts, general
AR CodeCSSO
Unit Code285600
Unit NameTechnical/Software
Position Code4523
Area of StudyTechnical/Software
DisciplineSoftware Essentials
LevelIntroductory
Age19 years +
Skills BadgeSoftware Essentials