Illustrator I

DESMA X 481.47

Discover how this vector-based drawing program integrates into the suite of design tools.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Online
In Person
Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Use shapes, color, type, brushes, effects, and more to create original icons, logos, drawings, typography, infographics, and complex illustrations
  • Employ best practices for good illustration techniques and approaches for using this industry-standard vector graphics application
  • Create vector graphics using the drawing and shape tools
  • Use and manipulate text
  • Create and output graphics for print, web and apps, as well as for video and animation

About this course:

Discover how this vector-based drawing program integrates into the suite of design tools. Features presented include templates, drawing paths, auto-tracing, blending features, gradient meshes, wrapping type, exporting, shape and pen tools and more. Students must have a subscription to Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud (CC). In addition, for in-person sections: Students must bring a laptop to every class meeting.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Agnieszka Purzycka
402515
Fee:
$875.00
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 13, 2025

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Elizabeth Gilmour
403923
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Schedule
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Date
Time
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Discussion
Mon Jun 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jun 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jul 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jul 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jul 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Jul 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Aug 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Aug 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Aug 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Aug 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Sep 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
Discussion
Mon Sep 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Lauren Cullen
403890
Fee:
$875.00
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025

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