Adobe Illustrator Essential Course 2-Day Beginner Class in Malaysia (Petaling Jaya & Live Online)
A hands-on, 2-day Adobe Illustrator class for beginners. Learn the Pen tool, shapes, colour and typography as you design a logo, a flyer, a poster and a branding set — in Petaling Jaya or live online via Zoom.
Brainymation Studio runs a 2-day beginner Adobe Illustrator course in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia and live online. From RM1,400. HRD Corp claimable.
Overview
Course Overview
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics software for logos, icons, illustrations and print layouts. Brainymation Studio’s Adobe Illustrator Essential course is a 2-day, trainer-led class that takes complete beginners from the Illustrator workspace to finished, print-ready vector artwork.
Every one of the 11 modules ends with a practical exercise. By the end of the second day you will have designed a logo, a flyer, an event poster, a character drawn with the Pen and Pencil tools, a 3D product mockup and a set of branding materials — practice pieces you can keep building on.
Classes run 9.00am – 5.00pm at our training centre in Leisure Commerce Square, Petaling Jaya — 5 minutes from Sunway Pyramid and easy to reach from Kuala Lumpur and the rest of the Klang Valley — or live online via Zoom. The course is HRD Corp claimable for registered employers.
Which Illustrator class fits your experience?
Start here to learn vector drawing, shapes, the Pen Tool, typography, colour and layers. This Illustrator course builds the foundations for logos, icons and other scalable artwork through practical exercises.
Consider Advanced Illustrator course if you already draw and edit vectors and want to explore patterns, perspective and 3D work.
Audience
Who Should Attend
Creative & Design Professionals
- Aspiring graphic designers and illustrators
- Print designers working with logos and layouts
- Web designers needing vector assets
- Anyone wanting to learn professional illustration
Business & Marketing
- Marketing professionals creating brand and campaign materials
- Social media and content executives producing in-house visuals
- Business owners who want to design their own logos and collateral
- Teams reducing reliance on outsourced design work
Freelancers & Entrepreneurs
- Freelance designers expanding their service offering
- Entrepreneurs building their own brand identity
- Side-hustlers selling print-on-demand or merchandise designs
- Anyone wanting to monetise vector design skills
Students & Beginners
- Design and multimedia students building a portfolio
- Working adults switching into a creative career
- Complete beginners with no prior Illustrator experience
- Hobbyists who want to create their own artwork
Compare
Compare Adobe Illustrator Courses
Brainymation Studio runs three dedicated Adobe Illustrator courses. Start with Essential if you are new to Illustrator.
| Course | Level | Duration | Best for | Fee per participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator Essential This course | Beginner | 2 days | Learning Illustrator from scratch: shapes, the Pen tool, colour, typography, logos and layouts | RM 1,800 face-to-face / RM 1,400 online |
| Adobe Illustrator Advanced | Advanced | 2 days | Extending existing vector skills with patterns, brushes, opacity masks, perspective and 3D | RM 1,800 face-to-face / RM 1,400 online |
| Adobe Certified Professional: Graphic Design & Illustration | Intermediate | 3 days | Preparing for the official Adobe Certified Professional exam, which is included in the fee | RM 3,500 face-to-face |
Learning Outcomes
What You Will Learn
By the end of the two days, you will be able to:
Select, Align and Organise Artwork
Use the Selection tool, alignment, distribution, groups and Isolation Mode to organise a complex vector illustration.
Build Custom Shapes and Logos
Combine basic shapes with Shape Builder, Pathfinder, the Eraser and the Width tool to design a unique logo.
Transform Objects and Lay Out Artboards
Scale, rotate and distort objects, and manage artboards, rulers, guides and grids to lay out an eye-catching flyer.
Draw with the Pen and Pencil Tools
Create and edit straight, curved and freeform paths with confidence to draw a character from scratch.
Apply Colour for Print and Screen
Choose between RGB and CMYK, build custom colour palettes and apply colour theory to bring a comic strip to life.
Design with Typography
Create, flow and format text, then use text effects and styles to design an engaging event poster.
Organise Layers and Clipping Masks
Manage layers, clipping masks and appearance attributes while assembling a detailed scene composition.
Blend Colours and Shapes
Use gradients, transparency and blends to create smooth transitions in a realistic landscape illustration.
Customise Brushes
Edit brushes for unique strokes and use the Blob Brush to paint natural shapes in an expressive artwork.
Apply Effects and 3D
Use Illustrator effects and 3D tools to turn flat artwork into a realistic product mockup.
Work Faster with Graphic Styles
Stack fills, strokes and effects with appearance attributes and save graphic styles to produce a cohesive set of branding materials.
Curriculum
Course Outline
Selecting and Aligning
- Overview of Selection Tool and Tool Panels
- Techniques for selecting, aligning and distributing objects
- Grouping and Isolation Mode
- Practical Exercise: Use selection and alignment tools to organize elements in a complex vector illustration
Creating and Editing Shapes
- Working with basic shapes: rectangles, ellipses and more
- Drawing Modes and their uses
- Advanced shape editing: Eraser, Width Tool and Pathfinder for custom shapes
- Shape Builder and Shape Modes: combining and modifying shapes
- Practical Exercise: Use shape tools and techniques to design a unique logo
Transforming Objects
- Artboard management: adding, editing and organizing artboards for multi-page projects
- Working with Rulers, Guides and Grids
- Object transformation: scaling, rotating and distorting objects
- Practical Exercise: Transform and layout elements to create an eye-catching flyer
Drawing with Pen and Pencil Tools
- Mastering straight and curved lines with the Pen tool
- Drawing freeform paths and editing them with the Pencil tool
- Practical Exercise: Use Pen and Pencil tools to draw a character from scratch
Colour and Painting
- Fundamentals of colour modes: RGB, CMYK and other color modes for digital and print
- Colour creation and management: developing custom color palettes
- Practical Exercise: Apply colour theory and techniques to bring a comic strip to life
Working with Typography
- Typography tools: creating and editing text, understanding flow and formatting
- Text effects and styles for visual impact
- Practical Exercise: Incorporate advanced typography techniques for an engaging poster design
Layers and Organization
- Layer basics for vector artwork
- Advanced layer techniques: clipping masks and appearance attributes
- Practical Exercise: Layer management and organization in a detailed scene composition
Blending Colours and Shapes
- Gradient and transparency techniques
- Creating and modifying blends for smooth transitions and detailed illustrations
- Practical Exercise: Utilize blending techniques to create a realistic landscape illustration
Working with Brushes
- Brush customization and usage: editing brushes for unique stroke effects
- Blob Brush for natural shapes
- Practical Exercise: Experiment with various brushes to create an expressive artwork
Applying Effects
- Mastering Illustrator effects
- 3D effects for visual impact: creating and manipulating 3D objects
- Practical Exercise: Utilize effects to create a realistic product mockup demonstrating 3D features
Apply Appearance Attributes and Graphic Styles
- Using appearance attributes: enhancing objects with multiple fills, strokes and effects
- Graphic styles for efficiency
- Practical Exercise: Develop a cohesive set of branding materials using graphic styles and appearance attributes
Schedule
2-Day Adobe Illustrator Class Schedule
Both days run 9.00am – 5.00pm with a morning break, lunch and an afternoon tea break — face-to-face in Petaling Jaya or live on Zoom.
Day 1: Illustrator Foundations
- Introduction: workspace, panels and document setup
- Creating and editing shapes
- Selecting and aligning objects
- Transforming objects and artboards
- Drawing with the Pen and Pencil tools
- Colour and painting
- Working with typography
Day 2: Building Finished Artwork
- Layers and clipping masks
- Blending colours and shapes
- Working with brushes
- Applying effects and 3D
- Appearance attributes and graphic styles
Investment
Training Investment & Advantages
What’s Included
Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy. No prior Illustrator or design experience required.
Why Us
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Course
Intensive 2-Day Training
Quickly equips you with valuable, career-enhancing skills in Adobe Illustrator Essential.
Flexible Learning Mode
Attend in person at Leisure Commerce Square PJ or join online via Zoom.
Adobe Certified in Illustrator
Learn from an Adobe Certified Professional in Illustrator with 16 years of teaching experience focused on real workflows.
Hands-On Projects
Guided exercises and a final project that builds confidence and competence.
3 Months Post-Training Support
Continue benefiting from support including direct contact with the trainer.
HRD Corp Claimable
100% claimable — subject to employer terms and approval process.
Trainer
Meet Your Instructor
Yavinesh Rajagopal
Senior Creative Trainer • 16 Years Experience
- Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator (certified 2022)
- Teaches at Brainymation Studio, a Certiport Authorized Testing Center for Adobe certification exams
With over 6 years as a DTP artist, graphic designer and multimedia designer, plus 16 years of teaching experience, Yavinesh brings extensive knowledge in Adobe, Autodesk and more. His expertise ensures a comprehensive learning experience, combining practical skills with creative insights.
“Very good explanation; easy to understand and very helpful.” — Ts. Sensei Azrul
Reviews
Reviews of Brainymation Studio
Feedback from participants across Brainymation Studio training programmes.
“Must try”
“I attended Sir Yavinesh’s Adobe Premiere Pro class and I’m really satisfied. He explained everything clearly, step by step, and was very patient whenever someone didn’t understand. I’ve also joined his Illustrator and After Effects classes before, all very practical and easy to follow. If you’re looking for someone experienced who can guide you from basic then I truly recommend Sir Yavinesh!”
“informative and productive online training by Sir Yavinesh”
“Trainings was very informative and valuable with practical approach. Mr Yavinesh is very knowledgeable and patient. He's an excellent trainer and recommended to learners of all levels. Thanks sir!”
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No prior experience is needed. This Adobe Illustrator Essential course starts from the basics of the workspace, selection and shape tools, making it ideal for beginners, students and professionals in Malaysia who are new to vector design.
You will learn on Adobe Illustrator using a recent Creative Cloud version, working with core tools such as the Selection tool, Shape Builder, Pathfinder, the Pen tool and the Blob Brush. A laptop that can run the latest Creative Cloud smoothly is ideal for the hands-on practice exercises.
Each module ends with a practical exercise. Over the two days you will design a logo, lay out a flyer, draw a character with the Pen tool, colour a comic strip, design an event poster, assemble a layered scene, create a landscape with blends, make an expressive brush artwork, build a 3D product mockup and develop a set of branding materials. You will leave able to produce your own vector graphics, logos and print-ready artwork.
Yes. The Essential course covers shape building, the Pen tool, typography, colour palettes and graphic styles, which are exactly the skills used for logo and branding design. If you later want more advanced techniques such as 3D effects and patterns, our Adobe Illustrator Advanced course is the natural next step.
Yes. This is HRD Corp claimable training — 100% claimable, subject to your employer’s terms and the HRD Corp approval process.
No. Every session is live and trainer-guided, whether you attend face-to-face or online via Zoom, so you can ask questions as you work.
Yes. The online class runs live on Zoom on the same 9.00am – 5.00pm schedule. We will send the Zoom link upon registration.
Yes. Face-to-face classes are held at Brainymation Studio, Leisure Commerce Square, Jalan PJS 8/9, Petaling Jaya, Selangor — 5 minutes from Sunway Pyramid and accessible via the Federal Highway.
It’s 2 days, 9.00am – 5.00pm. Day 1 covers the workspace, shapes, selecting and transforming objects, the Pen and Pencil tools, colour and typography; Day 2 covers layers, blends, brushes, effects and graphic styles.
Face-to-face: RM 1,800 per participant, including refreshments and lunch. Online: RM 1,400 per participant. In-house training for 5 to 35 participants is quoted as a one-time fee per group.
The next public classes are scheduled for 28–29 October 2026 and 19–20 November 2026, face-to-face in Petaling Jaya or live online. In-house classes for 5 to 35 participants can be arranged on dates that suit your team.
Yes, you will get a Certificate of Completion. If you need an official Adobe credential, our Adobe Certified Professional Illustrator course includes the certification exam.
Yes, discounts may be available for students. Please email us your details.
Yes. In-house training is available for groups of 5 to 35 participants, and the course content can be customised to your requirements. Personalised 1-to-1 sessions can also be arranged.
Yes. The trainer delivers this Adobe Illustrator course bilingually and can conduct it in English or Bahasa Melayu, face-to-face in Petaling Jaya or online.
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You can learn the essentials of Adobe Illustrator in 2 days of hands-on training. This course covers selection, shapes, the Pen tool, colour, typography and effects so you can start creating professional vector artwork immediately, then build fluency with practice.
Adobe Illustrator creates vector graphics — logos, icons and illustrations that scale to any size without losing quality — while Photoshop edits raster images such as photos. For logo and vector design, Illustrator is the industry standard. For photo editing, see our Adobe Photoshop Essential course.
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