Week 2 · Vector Pipelines

Project 1 · Branded Vector Explainer — Weeks 1–5

Today's new skill: Vector Pipelines

In class

Import layered .ai and SVG files, convert to shape layers (Create Shapes from Vector Layer), and organize artwork for clean animation.

In-class exercise

Exercise 2 · Brand Art to Shape Layers — Import layered AI / SVG brand art and convert it to editable, crisp shape layers.

Work through this ~60-minute drill in class to rehearse today's skill before you apply it to your project. Full step-by-step: see the Exercise 2 · Brand Art to Shape Layers page.

Homework this week

Convert brand art to shape layers Push your Branded Vector Explainer forward with today's skill. See the Assignment · Project 1 page for the full brief.

Helpful links

Vector Pipelines

• Convert AI to Shape Layers — YouTube
• Convert Illustrator Layers to Shapes (official) — Adobe Learn
• Vector Files into Shape Layers — YouTube

Key terms: see the Vocabulary page. All links: see the Tutorial Links page.