Understanding Illustrator CC

Master Illustrator CC basics by designing flat characters with diverse body shapes and skin tones in this focused digital art course.

Course Overview
Dive into the vibrant world of Adobe Illustrator CC with this focused course designed to develop your skills in flat design character creation. Through step-by-step guidance, you will learn to build simple, stylish characters starting from the head, then adding hair, mouth, and various body types. The course gently expands your creative horizon while refining your technical control over this essential graphic design tool.

This course not only explores character anatomy through diverse body shapes and skin tones but also enhances your confidence in digital illustration. Whether you are a budding graphic designer or looking to polish your digital art portfolio, this course delivers structured lessons that combine creativity with precision.

Learning Outcomes:

• Create simple flat design characters using Illustrator CC tools.
• Develop character heads with accurate proportions and shapes.
• Design diverse hairstyles and mouth expressions effectively.
• Construct medium, slim, and big body shapes with ease.
• Apply various skin tones to personalise flat design characters.
• Compile a complete character design portfolio using learned techniques.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1 – Flat Design: Create Simple Characters
• Module 2 – Creating the Head
• Module 3 – Hair and Mouth
• Module 4 – Medium Body
• Module 5 – Slim Body
• Module 6 – Big Body
• Module 7 – Different Skin Tones
• Module 8 – Conclusion

Who is this Course For?

• Aspiring graphic designers seeking Illustrator CC foundation skills.
• Digital artists wanting to master flat character creation techniques.
• Animators needing basic character illustration knowledge.
• Marketing professionals aiming to produce engaging visuals.
• Students preparing for careers in graphic and digital design.
• Freelancers expanding their digital illustration service offerings.
• Hobbyists interested in developing character design skills digitally.
• Web designers looking to add character graphics to projects.

Career Path:

• Graphic Designer — Average salary £28,000 per year
• Digital Illustrator — Average salary £27,000 per year
• Animator (Entry Level) — Average salary £25,000 per year
• Visual Designer — Average salary £30,000 per year
• UI/UX Designer — Average salary £33,000 per year
• Freelance Illustrator — Variable, potential to earn £20,000+ annually