Microcredential: Adobe Illustrator Basics
Adobe Illustrator is an industry-leading graphic design application that creates vector graphics. It is especially useful for projects that require adjustments of scale, such as designing logos or images that might need to be presented in different contexts, at different sizes, or on a range of materials. Facility with Adobe Illustrator is a valuable skill in many professional settings, and is especially important for graphic designers, illustrators, and other professionals in marketing or communication fields. Many individuals list their ability with Adobe Illustrator on their CVs or LinkedIn pages, as it is a skill with diverse professional applications.
This microcredential will be awarded to students who complete three classes that require students to use Adobe Illustrator as a crucial tool for attaining the course learning outcomes. A student who has completed all three will have developed significant competence with Adobe Illustrator that can be applied to communication and problem-solving needs in many settings.
Take 3 of the following courses:
· Studio Art and Technology HER-F130 (3 credits)
· Foundations of Graphic Design HER-V210 (3 credits)
· Brand Identity Design HER-V230 (3 credits)
· Drawing/Illustration Digital Rendering HER-D303 (3 credits)
· Students may substitute demonstrated competence with Adobe Illustrator for any one of the courses listed above by completing a project that meets the following criteria:
A project completed in the context of a co-curricular experience at IU Indianapolis, such as a club, exhibition, or student organization, that requires at least 15 hours of work during a semester, results in one or more products (e.g. posters) created with Adobe Illustrator and meeting a standard equivalent to a grade of B on a similar class assignment, and has a faculty advisor or mentor who can validate the student’s learning and ability.
Or
An internship or work experience that requires at least 20 hours of work during a semester and that results in one or more projects created with Adobe Illustrator, meeting the standards expected by the employer and affirmed by a member of the Herron faculty.
March 2025
