Course Overview
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria, for full details click here: https://www.ucscollegegroup.ac.uk/policies-and-reporting/adult-course-fees/.
Unlock your creative potential with our comprehensive Adobe Illustrator program. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re an experienced designer looking to sharpen your skills, this course will help you master one of the industry’s most powerful design tools.
You’ll explore Illustrator’s essential features, from foundational tools and techniques to more advanced functions used by professional graphic designers, illustrators, and animators. As you build confidence, you’ll learn how to create polished, professional artwork suitable for a wide range of design applications.
Mastering Illustrator opens the door to countless career opportunities – from running your own creative business or working in an in-house design team, to roles in branding, packaging, social media content creation, and even the entertainment industry.
If you’re ready to elevate your design skills and expand your creative possibilities, this course is your perfect next step.
Assessment Methods
There is no formal assessment for this course. You will recieve feedback and group discussions may take place.
Progression Options
Strode College & UCS College Group offer a wide variety of short courses for adults. Please visit our Course Finder for more information.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
