Vector Graphics

It is a great skill to be able to create your own graphics.

Vector graphics are comprised of paths, which are defined by a start and end point, along with other points, curves, and angles along the way. A path can be a line, a square, a triangle, or a curvy shape.

Vector graphics provide high-quality, scalable images while conserving file size and bandwidth.

Vector graphics are unlike your raster graphics - JPEGs, GIFs, and BMP images - as these are made up of a grid of pixels.

The software you can use is either Inkscape (free) or Adobe Illustrator (paid license).

There are many uses for vector graphics; Advertising campaigns; Animations; App or website interfaces; Illustrations and t-shirt designs; Brand collateral like logos and signage; Embroidery; Event promotions; Fonts; Hard copy printing (clothing, paper, etc.); Infographics; Landing pages; Magazine covers; Mobile apps; Presentations; Products and merchandise; etc.

Learning Inkscape

Beginner Tutorials

Getting started

Tracing

Colour Pallets

Apply Your Knowlede

1. Create your Vector Graphic

You are to take your Final Character design idea and create on Inkscape or Illustrator
The size is to be no bigger than A4 and needs to use CMYK colour (so we can print)
Use a range of tools and techniques to create your character as a vector graphic
You need to save your working file, named appropriately. Inkscape will be a .svg file and Illustrator .ai
Once completed you need to make sure it is saved and then export your image as an PNG (this allows your background to be transparent)

At this point you can then use your vector design on a variety of outcomes.... Have fun!