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Drawing Vector Graphics

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

Tags

Vector Art Courses Adobe Illustrator Courses Graphic Design Courses Presentation Skills Courses Vector Graphics Courses

Course Description

Overview

Join professional designer and illustrator Von Glitschka as he shares his experience on how to research, draw, refine, build, and present vector graphics.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Introduction to drawing vector graphics
1. The Process
  • What is illustrative design?
  • Explore analog tools
  • Explore Illustrator tools
2. Creative Preparation
  • I think, therefore I design
  • The creative brief
  • Word associations
  • Mind mapping
  • Before, during, and after
  • Select an appropriate style
  • Using reference material
3. Drawing Your Design
  • Solid creative foundation
  • Anyone can draw
  • Thumbnail sketching
  • Refining your ideas
4. Workflow Enhancements
  • Creating keyboard shortcuts and actions
  • Using keyboard shortcuts and actions
  • Using custom scripts
  • Using Asset Export
  • Custom color swatches and graphic styles
  • Using Smart Guides
  • Organizing with layers
  • Helpful plugins for Adobe Illustrator
5. Building Vector Art
  • A roadmap for vector building
  • The clockwork method
  • The point-by-point method
  • Shape building method
  • Symmetry is your friend
  • Art directing yourself
6. Presenting Your Designs
  • Presentation formats
  • Develop a design rationale
  • Responding to client revisions
  • Renewable creative energy
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Von Glitschka

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