Learn Illustrator CC: Create Simple Flat Vector Characters

Name: Learn Illustrator CC: Create Simple Flat Vector Characters
Rating: 4.6 (1018 reviews)

Start learning Adobe Illustrator CC by creating some Flat Characters in this quick and easy course.

(1,018 ratings)

76,394 students

Created by Jonathan Lam

Last updated 10/2019

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What you'll learn

You will be able to use Adobe Illustrator to a basic level
You will be able to create a simple vector character
You will be able to create and manipulate basic shapes
You will be able to use the Pen Tool to draw new custom shapes
You will be able to apply different colours
You will be able to create three different base character template

Requirements

You will need Adobe Illustrator CC installed

Description

Do you want to learn how to create vector illustrations quickly & easily and create assets for video games or animation? You can do it in this course and learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator CC by creating some simple flat character designs! This class is perfect for illustrators, graphic designers, game artists, mobile game developers and anyone else who would like to learn how to create vector graphics. Through this assignment you will learn:

How to create three different base characters
How to create three different body types
How to create different color schemes for your characters

Content & Overview

This is a great way for beginners to introduce themselves to Adobe Illustrator. Starting with a basic overview of the program, the course will help familiarise you with the tools you will need. Each step will be broken down to make understanding the process even easier, starting with creating a simple vector shape to creating your different character designs.

Follow along as we take simple vector shapes and step by step create three different character designs which can be used in your own animation or video game projects.

I have included the .AI file here for you to use as reference. So you'll be able to work alongside the videos to learn and create your own flat vector characters. Please feel free to share your creations as well!

Who this course is for:

Illustrators
Graphic Designers
Game Artists
Digital Artists
Indie Game Developers
Artists
Hobbyist

Featured review

Kae A.

95 courses

37 reviews

a year ago

This class was really helpful for me. I've tried watching tutorials on Youtube but I'm still an Illustrator beginner and it's easy for me to get lost when they skip over steps or don't explain what to click on. I didn't have that problem in this class! And I wasn't sure that creating three versions of the same character would be as useful as doing different characters, but it helped me practice the process and feel more comfortable with it, so it was actually really beneficial.

Jonathan Lam

Marketing Artist | Concept Artist | Graphic Designer

4.5 Instructor Rating
2,481 Reviews
182,405 Students
11 Courses

Hi everyone! My name is Jonathan Lam and I'm a Digital Artist on a mission to empower, educate and inspire creative students just like you to gain the creative skills you desire! Currently I work for Ubisoft as a concept and game artist. My skills range from graphic design, illustration, animation, 3D modelling/sculpting, concept art and video editing. Some of the projects I've worked on include Hungry Shark World, Hungry Shark Evolution, Starbeard and the Kickstarter Funded Game called Eminence: Xander's Tales.

I've also worked with many high profile clients including Riot Games, Sony Entertainment, Hasbro and Google as a graphic designer and illustrator.