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"I enjoyed my Illustrator class with Michael. He was engaging and made us feel at ease with our questions. I would definitely take another class with him." - Christina K
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Adobe Illustrator Class for Fashion and Apparel Design

Adobe Illustrator Class for Fashion & Apparel Design
Adobe Illustrator class for fashion and apparel design: 2 days
This Adobe Illustrator training class is for fashion apparel and shoe design professionals. Whether moving designs from traditional sketchbooks to computer design or a CAD system, this class will save you hours immediately. Discover how to work with Illustrator features that allow you to create reusable assets - from colors to patterns and elements such as zippers and stitches. This class works well as a private class for individuals or groups and can be tailored to specific needs. This Adobe Illustrator training class is focused primarily on the needs of fashion and apparel designers. Our customers include many of the largest labels and designers in the world, and our global presence has us delivering Adobe Illustrator training from the fashion centers of New York City, Paris, Milan, and Hong Kong.
What you learn in this Illustrator fashion and apparel design course
- Effectively navigate the Illustrator workspace and tools
- Build, reposition, and transform shapes to create flats
- Draw and trace to create stitching and fasteners
- Organize, save, and share brush libraries
- Add color swatches and create colorways
- Create, apply, and edit pattern swatches
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Ways to attend this Adobe Illustrator course
- Live online from your office or home
- Live in person at AGI’s classroom locations
- Private class, online, or in-person at your location - contact us to schedule
Why learn Adobe Illustrator at AGI
- Hands-on learning: Learn Adobe Illustrator by doing with our proven method to quickly gain skills.
- Proven curriculum: We have delivered Adobe Illustrator training to thousands.
- Our expert instructors are skilled educators and the best in class with Adobe Illustrator.
- Small class sizes: Receive personalized attention with ten or fewer participants per class.
- Repeat for free: If you need a refresher or miss a class day, retake the class at no cost.
- Learn using proven methods: We have been teaching Adobe Illustrator courses for 20 years
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs:
Adobe Illustrator Class for Fashion and Apparel Design - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Adobe Illustrator Class for Fashion and Apparel Design
Weekdays
Wed, Nov 29 2023 to Thu, Nov 30 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Illustrator Class for Fashion and Apparel Design: Course Topics
Module 1: The Adobe Illustrator workspace
- Raster vs. vector artwork and why it matters
- Choosing a workspace
- Opening a file
- The document window
- Using artboards
- Using tools and panels
- Custom workspaces
- Customizing keyboard shortcuts
Module 2: Adobe Illustrator essentials for apparel design
- Using the shape tools
- Constraining a shape
- Selecting artwork
- Using shape and transform tools to create artwork
- Using layers when building an illustration
- Cutting and pasting objects
- Repeating a resize transform
Module 3: Working with Adobe Illustrator drawing tools for apparel design
- Working with the Pen tool
- Tracing images
- Adjusting the variable width of a stroke
- Getting rid of stray points
- Adding Dashed strokes
- Additional Stroke options
- Placing an image and using Image Trace
- Editing existing paths
- Reflecting and combining a shape
- More practice with combining shapes using the Shape Builder tool
- Using brushes in fashion illustration
- Create new brush libraries
Module 4: Using Adobe Illustrator to Add Color to Fashion Designs
- Basics of the Appearance panel
- Creating a colorful illustration
- Using Live Paint
- Adding a symbol to your artwork
- Saving swatches
- Using the Color panel
- Working with Pantone colors
- Taking advantage of the new and improved Kuler panel
Module 5: Tracing Fashion Artwork using Adobe Illustrator
- Importing images as templates
- Image trace options
- Working with the Method option
- Abutting vs. Overlapping
Module 6: Using Live Paint in Adobe Illustrator
- Creating a Live Paint group
- Using the Live Paint Bucket
- Setting color
- Editing gap options
- Modifying Live Paint regions
Module 7: Organizing Adobe Illustrator fashion projects with Layers
- Using layers to organize your illustrations
- Using the Layers panel to make selections
- Creating new layers
- Moving items between layers
- Paste remembers layers
- Using template layers
Module 8: Working with Symbols in Illustrator
- Using symbols in the fashion industry
- Creating symbols
- Editing symbols
- Importing a symbol library
- Using the symbolism tools
- Editing nested symbols
- Saving symbol libraries
Module 9: Using Adobe Illustrator Patterns in Fashion Designs
- Exploring the Pattern options panel
- Creating a pattern with a defined repeat
- Applying a pattern in various shapes, and sizes
- Editing a pattern swatch
- Editing a pattern in an object
- Editing a pattern's application visually
The course topics serve as an outline for the course. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Adobe Illustrator questions.
Exceptional Adobe Illustrator Course Materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This course includes a copy of our custom fashion design curriculum.
Repeat for Free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the Adobe Illustrator class at no additional cost for one year.
Private Adobe Illustrator classes for companies and groups
This Adobe Illustrator class is available as a private workshop for your company, group, or team. Use the contact form on this page or call 781 376-6044 to learn more about private classes.
Adobe Illustrator FAQ
Do I receive a Adobe Illustrator certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Adobe Illustrator class?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Adobe Illustrator questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Adobe Illustrator.
Does this Adobe Illustrator class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when Adobe Illustrator classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Adobe Illustrator class for Mac or Windows?
Using a Mac or Windows computer, you can attend this Adobe Illustrator class. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.