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Illustrator I

DESMA X 481.47

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

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Starting at $925.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
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Instructor: Elizabeth Gilmour
405779
Fee:
$925.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Schedule
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Time
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Discussion
Mon Sep 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Sep 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Oct 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Oct 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Oct 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Oct 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Nov 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Nov 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Nov 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Nov 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
Discussion
Mon Dec 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 112
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Agnieszka Purzycka
405295
Fee:
$925.00
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No refunds after October 05, 2025

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

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