2D Vector Game Animation with Illustrator and DragonBones

Creating captivating 2D games requires fluid, scalable animations that look sharp on any screen. If you want to build characters and assets that move naturally without overloading game engines, mastering vector animation is the key. This text-based course guides you through the complete pipeline of 2D game animation, teaching you how to design layered vector assets and rig them for expressive, skeletal movement. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental principles of vector graphics, terminology, and 2D skeletal animation. - Design game-ready character components and layered assets using Illustrator. - Import vector assets into DragonBones and set up efficient skeletal rigs. - Apply bone constraints, weight mapping, and keyframe animation techniques. - Master modern asset optimization, texture packing, and exporting to game engines. - Practice creating cycles like walks, idle loops, and action sequences through step-by-step written exercises. You will start by learning core design terminology and vector structures before moving on to hands-on character preparation. From there, you will explore rigging mechanics, animation physics, and modern cross-platform export workflows. This course is designed entirely for beginners, aspiring game artists, and indie developers with no prior experience in vector design or animation. Start reading today and learn how to bring your game worlds to life with smooth, professional vector animation.