Vector Illustration: Create a Poster for an Event

A course by Andrea "Criki" Parisi , Digital illustrator

Digital illustrator. Roma, Italy.
Joined June 2021

Learn to create a layout in Photoshop and work with vectors in Illustrator to create a concert poster inspired by the '50s rock aesthetic

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315 students
Audio: Italian
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Learn to create a layout in Photoshop and work with vectors in Illustrator to create a concert poster inspired by the '50s rock aesthetic

If you want to design an inspiring and eye-catching poster, "you need to know how to capture the essence of an event, a concert, or a film in a single image." This, according to digital illustrator Andrea "Criki" Parisi, is the secret to success for visual compositions. Andrea specializes in vector illustration and throughout his career has worked with clients like Disney, Marvel, Panini, and more.

In this course, learn how to design and illustrate an original event poster, drawing inspiration from the '50s rock aesthetic, '90s comics, or anything that sparks your creativity. Andrea guides you through each step in the process, from analyzing a brief to designing the layout and vectorizing your work. Discover how to transform your ideas into impressive illustrations and grab your audience's attention with a one-of-a-kind poster.

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What will you learn in this online course?

26 lessons & 13 downloads

Photoshop and Illustrator
3 minutes, 10 seconds
Reading the Brief
4 minutes, 8 seconds
Overall Dimensions Layout 1
15 minutes, 53 seconds
Overall Dimensions Layout 2
14 minutes, 32 seconds
Band and Setting 1
19 minutes, 35 seconds
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  • 315 students
  • 26 lessons (6h 27m)
  • 13 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Italian
  • Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?

Create a vector illustration for a concert poster.

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who loves drawing and design and who wants to hone their skills in vector illustration.

Requirements and materials

Basic notions of illustration, graphic design, and vectors are required for this course. In terms of materials, all you need is a computer with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.


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315 Students
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Andrea "Criki" Parisi

A course by Andrea "Criki" Parisi

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Digital illustrator

Andrea "Criki" Parisi is a digital illustrator who wears many hats, also working as a comic artist, character designer, and vector artist. After graduating from the Scuola Romana dei Fumetti, he began his career at an advertising agency, where he specialized in vector illustration.

Over the course of his career, he's collaborated on a wide variety of projects including comics, picture books, video games, and board games, and has worked with big-name clients like Marvel, Panini, Barilla, Mondadori, Playstation, and Nintendo.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Sources of Inspiration
  • U2

    Materials and Tools

    • Photoshop and Illustrator
    • Reading the Brief
    • Overall Dimensions Layout 1
    • Overall Dimensions Layout 2
    • Research: References, Poses, Inspirations
  • U3

    Preparation of the Layout

    • Band and Setting 1
    • Band and Setting 2
    • Band and Setting 3
    • The Text 1
    • The Text 2
    • Color 1
    • Color 2
  • U4

    Vectorization

    • Background and Characters 1
    • Background and Characters 2
    • Background and Characters 3
    • Background and Characters 4
    • Background and Characters 5
    • Background and Characters 6
    • Background and Characters 7
    • Graphics and Texts 1
    • Graphics and Texts 2
    • Graphics and Texts 3
    • Finalization of the Project
  • U5

    Post production

    • Exporting Files for Print and Social Media
  • FP

    Final project

    • Fantasy Illustrations with Digital Tools - Adobe Illustrator

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Vector Illustration: Create a Poster for an Event. Illustration course by Andrea "Criki" Parisi

Vector Illustration: Create a Poster for an Event

A course by Andrea "Criki" Parisi
Digital illustrator. Roma, Italy.
Joined June 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (15)
  • 315 students