Getting started
  • Introduction- About the course and how to contact the instructor
  • Meet the instructor - Rafael John
  • How to get the best out of this course
  • Who is the course for
  • What you will become after this course
Understanding the Core of Illustrator - The Basics you need to learn first
  • The core of Adobe Illustrator
  • Fill and Stroke - the building blocks of any artwork within illustrator
  • The Pen Tool - Understand paths and creating simple to complex shapes
  • Layers – Understand, Create and Manage your layers efficiently
  • Blending modes - You only need two
  • Review of this section
  • Core Concepts Quiz
Workflows and Best Practices when creating Game Art
  • The importance of workflows and why learning the software is not enough
  • Setting up your workspace - Your customized illustrator experience
  • Keyboard shortcuts - The first step to efficient and professional game art
  • Isolation Mode - Bring more focus on the artwork you are creating
  • Grouping - Organize your game art to avoid headaches
  • Locking and Hiding - be more efficient in organizing your game artwork
  • Shape Builder tool: Your Next best tool- Workflows and Tips
  • Masking - The feature similar to shape builder tool - Only non-destructive
  • Artbrush - The best tool for detailing your artwork - Practical uses and samples
  • Smooth Tool - Quick fix for your jagged curves + Pen Tool Review [New Lecture]
  • Exporting Mobile Game ready artworks
  • Preparing your Sketches/lineart inside Illustrator
  • Review of this section
  • Workflows Quiz
Creating Your First Mobile Game Art Prop - Barbarian Axe
  • Putting everything together and creating your first game art prop
  • Importance of reference and why your artwork is only as good as your refernce
  • Tools to use - Real world application of everything you have learned
  • Game Prop Series - Blocking out the design
  • Shading the Wooden Handle and Axe Blade
  • Detailing the Barbarian Axe- Adding Scratches and Dirt
  • Adding the final touches for our final Game Art
  • Review of this Section
  • Game Art Creation Series Quiz
Material Design Study [New Section Added March 1,2015]
  • Material Study - Wood
  • Material Study - Rocks
  • Material Study - Gold Coins
  • Material Study - Metal [New:Added 4/29/2015]
Conclusion
  • What you have become after this course
Challenges
  • Your final Exam - Your own original game art
  • A SPECIAL Bonus for YOU my game art student. Check the BONUS here!
Resources
  • Resource Files