Vector graphics - complete course + projects

About the course

This comprehensive course is designed to teach you everything you need to know about creating professional vector graphics from scratch. Whether you're completely new to digital design or looking to expand your creative toolkit, you'll find this course accessible, practical, and engaging.

We start with the fundamentals of vector graphics—understanding paths, shapes, curves, and layers—before moving on to more advanced techniques like working with the Pen tool, mastering Bézier curves, applying gradients, using typography, and building complex illustrations.

Throughout the course, you'll complete a series of guided projects that help reinforce your skills and build a strong portfolio. These include creating custom icons, designing logos, developing an infographic layout, and illustrating vector art suitable for web, mobile, or print.

No prior experience is needed—just your creativity and willingness to learn. The course is perfect for aspiring graphic designers, illustrators, UI/UX designers, marketers, and anyone who wants to create high-quality, scalable artwork.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of vector design principles and the confidence to create your own projects from start to finish using professional tools like Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, or similar software.

What you'll learn

Mastering vector design software.
Creating and editing paths, shapes, and curves for precise design.
Working with layers and groups to organize and manage complex projects.
Applying colors, gradients, and patterns to enhance visual appeal.
Using typography and text manipulation for effective communication.
Designing logos, icons, and illustrations for various applications.
Implementing advanced tools like the Pen tool, Shape Builder, and Pathfinder.
Exporting and optimizing designs for both print and web use.

Subjects covered in this course

Requirements

Basic knowledge of graphic design principles.
Access to vector design software.
A willingness to practice and experiment with design tools.
A creative mindset and attention to detail.
A computer with sufficient processing power to run design software smoothly.

Course content

Sections: 5

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Activities: 6

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Resources: 13

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the Vector graphics - complete course + projects course, you will be awarded the course completion certificate from New Learning Collage.

Project

Project: Design a custom logo

In this project, you'll apply the skills you've learned to create a unique, professional-quality logo from scratch. You'll go through the full design process—from concept sketching to final vector export.

Objectives:

Plan and sketch out your logo concept
Create clean, scalable vector shapes using pen and pathfinder techniques
Use color, typography, and alignment effectively
Export the logo for web and print in multiple formats (SVG, PNG, PDF)

When you're done, you'll have a logo that you can add to your design portfolio or even use for a personal brand or mock business.

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