I know there are video tutorials, blogs and vids on youtube to learn Illustrator, but I need assignments and an instructor that I can ask questions with and get answers. A structured online course would make me feel obligated to completing, whereas just those things randomly out there without a curriculum or anything setup, wont. Anyway, I'm not looking for a degree, although I wouldn't be totally against it, maybe just a few classes or maybe even a certification. I already have a Bachelors, I just need to build my skills in Illustrator, my weakest area since I already know Photoshop and other related skills. Any suggestions on schools, courses, certifications, tutors, websites or whatever that specialize in teaching this as I mentioned? Thanks in advance.
Check out UCSD Extension. I took a digital arts class with them last fall and enjoyed it. Digital Arts Online Courses- UC San Diego Extension
I haven't taken a class in adobe illustrator, but I have checked out a few classes through ed2go that seemed pretty cool.
Graphic Design Career Diploma at Ashworth College Ashworth College (Professional Career Development Institute - PCDI) has a Career Diploma in Graphic Design that includes coverage of Illustrator, as well as Photoshop and InDesign, if you are just looking at a continuing education type learning experience: Online Graphic Design Courses - Graphic Design Classes - Ashworth College Career School
