Digital Illustration Training Basics

Adobe Illustrator projects

Digital Illustration Basics Designers use vector illustration tool Adobe Illustrator for tasks ranging from illustrations to logos and animations.

In this 3-lesson introductory course, you'll learn secrets for creating fun, colorful illustrations. The course provides tips for key Illustrator tools (Pen Tool, Bezier curves, and gradients), while focusing on the principles of effective illustration. Working with master teacher Young Mo Moon, you'll learn techniques used in both Illustrator artwork and traditional illustration.

Says class instructor Young: "Adobe Illustrator is just a tool. You are the one who illustrates!"

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Class Title: Digital Illustration Basics Start Date: Classes start daily. Enroll today and gain immediate access. Class Length: Three months of access to class materials and instructor feedback. Instructor: Young Mo Yoon Other details: Self-paced, online, 24 access to online learning environment
	Tuition: $408

Class Instructor Bio: Young Mo Yoon is a digital illustrator who hails from San Francisco and lives in New York . He's worked on all kinds of design projects from illustration to new media, for clients such as JP Morgan, Bowman International, and Studio Bada. He has received an award from the Society of Illustrators in LA and plans on producing animations in the future. Young holds a BFA in illustration from California College of Arts and Crafts, and MFA from School of Visual Arts. LEFT: Image from Digital Illustration Basics with Young Mo Yoon. The emotional rollercoaster of instructor Young's illustrations.

Class Projects and Objectives:

This online class is packed with projects and tips. Students can expect to: 

• Create a clock illustration using Illustrator.
• Use such basic illustration tools as guides, ellipse, rotate, and reflect tools.
• Get an introduction to using the Pen Tool and gradients.
• Learn tips for creating highlights and "eye-catching" elements.
• Select an everyday object to illustrate from one of three themes.
• Use Illustrator to create a simple illustration of an everyday object.
• Demonstrate a basic grasp of tools and techniques discussed in the lessons.
• Create a composition in which two objects interact.
• Learn how to use guides as aids in drawing.
• Create smooth Bezier curves.
• Import given icons into Illustrator.
• Adapt and stylize icons to create individualized illustrations.
• Combine two illustrated objects into a composition.
• Experiment with the representation of motion or interaction.
• Create a character from basic shapes.
• Learn the importance of minor details in creating expression.
• Experiment with different ways to add expression to a character.
• Add expressive features to a character and add his or her own personality.
• Apply simple and efficient highlights.