Digital, Creative & Business
Adobe Illustrator & Logo Design
Vector design and logo development from brief to final files.
Syllabus at a glance
Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | Vector fundamentals and the pen tool |
| 2 | Week 2 | Logo research, sketching and concepts |
| 3 | Week 3 | Typography and colour systems |
| 4 | Week 4 | Brand files, formats and handover |
Module breakdown
- 1
Vector fundamentals and the pen tool
Week 1Build a shared working vocabulary for vector fundamentals and the pen tool and set the standards this course expects of you.
What you cover
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind vector fundamentals and the pen tool
- Step-by-step methods and templates for vector fundamentals and the pen tool
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in vector fundamentals and the pen tool, and how to avoid them
- Applying vector fundamentals and the pen tool in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Case study discussion applying vector fundamentals and the pen tool to a local scenario.
- 2
Logo research, sketching and concepts
Week 2Work through the methods and tools used for logo research, sketching and concepts in day-to-day programme work.
What you cover
- Step-by-step methods and templates for logo research, sketching and concepts
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in logo research, sketching and concepts, and how to avoid them
- Applying logo research, sketching and concepts in low-resource and community settings
Assessed work: Practical task: draft one working document related to logo research, sketching and concepts.
- 3
Typography and colour systems
Week 3Practise typography and colour systems on realistic case material drawn from Sierra Leonean community and field settings.
What you cover
- Common problems, risks and mistakes in typography and colour systems, and how to avoid them
- Applying typography and colour systems in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your typography and colour systems work
Assessed work: Group simulation using typography and colour systems under time pressure.
- 4
Brand files, formats and handover
Week 4Turn brand files, formats and handover into documents, plans and decisions your team or employer can actually use.
What you cover
- Applying brand files, formats and handover in low-resource and community settings
- Recording, reporting and communicating your brand files, formats and handover work
- Key concepts, terminology and standards behind brand files, formats and handover
Assessed work: Portfolio entry: reflect on how you will use brand files, formats and handover in your role.
Who this course is for
- • Learners, freelancers and small business owners who want practical, job-ready digital skills.
- • Programme, project and community staff who need structured, practical training.
- • School leavers and graduates building a first professional portfolio.
Entry requirements
- • Open to all learners; no formal qualification required.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
How you are assessed
- • Short module tasks completed during the course.
- • Practical component: Portfolio piece completed and reviewed in class.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
Materials and support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Practice files and design or campaign briefs for each tool covered.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
Certification
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the certificate you should be able to:
- Design a professional vector logo
- Build a simple brand guide
- Deliver correct client file formats
Practical component
Portfolio piece completed and reviewed in class.
How this programme is delivered
Online
Guided sessions and assignments you can follow from anywhere with a connection.
Face-to-face
Classroom sessions at our Mile 91 learning centre, including weekend and evening options.
Blended
A mix of online study with periodic in-person workshops, field exercises and simulations.
Ready to start Adobe Illustrator & Logo Design?
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