SUNY Adirondack

Microcredential in

Adobe Illustrator Basics

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

SUNY Adirondack

Queensbury, NY 12804

Face to Face

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

8 Credits

Credit-bearing

$1,300.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Explore your creative potential with the Adobe Illustrator Basics microcredential! Dive into the world of graphic design, digital painting and illustration, equipping you with the skills needed for the Adobe Certified Professional-Graphic Design and Illustration certification. Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics software used to create illustrations and artwork, logos, typography and lettering, infographics, web graphics, packaging, and more. This microcredential is perfect for existing professionals who want to add specialized skills and for those seeking to start their career in media arts across a broad range of industries. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you will be prepared for continued study and internships, and to immediately apply for jobs as a junior graphic designer, design assistant, multi-media designer, sign designer, packaging designer and more. Consider building expertise in the full suite of Adobe products-and expand your job opportunities-with the related microcredentials noted below.

A face to face microcredential from SUNY Adirondack (8 credits). Registration is completed with SUNY Adirondack. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

What you can earn

Adobe Illustrator Basics Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)

Skills covered

Adobe Illustrator

Color Theory

Digital Painting

Design Theory

Graphic Design

Illustration

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.

Workforce Development Grant (Grant)

State workforce grant for non-credit training in high-need fields.

Who qualifies: New York State residents 18 and older.

Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)

Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.

Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.