Date: 18 May 2026 – 27 May 2026
Duration: 2 Weeks (Intensive Training)
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: UDSM Kijitonyama Campus (Former TTCL Staff College), Dar es Salaam
Cost: TZS 1,300,000

Course Overview and Objectives

Enhance your professional design skills with this advanced-level training in Adobe Illustrator, specifically tailored for sign writers and graphic design professionals. This hands-on course focuses on mastering vector-based design techniques used in signage, branding, large-format printing, and commercial graphics production.

Participants will gain practical experience in creating high-quality, scalable designs suitable for billboards, banners, vehicle branding, shop signage, and more.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Master advanced tools and workflows in Adobe Illustrator
  • Design professional signage and branding materials
  • Create vector graphics suitable for large-scale printing
  • Apply typography and layout techniques for sign writing
  • Prepare and export production-ready artwork for print and digital use
  • Work efficiently with color systems (RGB, CMYK, Pantone)

Who is the Target Audience?

This training is ideal for:

  • Professional sign writers and printing technicians
  • Graphic designers seeking advanced Illustrator skills
  • Branding and advertising professionals
  • Entrepreneurs in printing, signage, and media production
  • Individuals with basic Illustrator knowledge aiming to advance

Pre-requisites

  • Basic knowledge of graphic design or Adobe Illustrator
  • Familiarity with computer operations (Windows/Mac)
  • Participants must come with a laptop installed with Adobe Illustrator (guidance will be provided upon registration)

Training Content Highlights

Advanced Illustrator Techniques

  • Mastering Pen Tool and complex vector drawing
  • Working with layers, paths, and compound shapes
  • Advanced transformations and object manipulation

Typography for Signage

  • Font selection for readability and impact
  • Text effects and customization
  • Layout principles for large-format design

Signage Design Applications

  • Billboard and banner design
  • Vehicle branding and shop signage
  • Logo vectorization and scaling

Color and Print Production

  • Understanding CMYK, RGB, and Pantone systems
  • Preparing files for large-format printing
  • Exporting high-resolution, print-ready files

Project-Based Learning

  • Real-world signage design projects
  • Portfolio development
  • Final practical project and presentation

Registration and Inquiries

For more information or to register, contact:

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Phone: +255 754 471 705

Contact Us

Director
Center for Virtual Learning
University of Dar es Salaam,
Kijitonyama Campus
P.O. Box 33335
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
Fax: +255 (0) 22 2700766
cvl@udsm.ac.tz

Branches Address

MWANZA BRANCH
Branch Manager
Nyegezi Fisheries Avenue,
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz
MBEYA BRANCH
Branch Manager
Sokoine Avenue, Uzunguni
Phone: +255 (0) 22 2700766
EMail: cvl@udsm.ac.tz