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Unit 1 - Illustrator Basics & Vector Art

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Formative Learning Opportunity - Tasty Tuts Illustrator Basics

Tasty Tuts - Illustrator Basics Course
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For this intro to Illustrator unit, you will be exploring the tools, options, and palettes through a variety of episodes.  The button link will provide the information you will need for the unit.  The video below describes the directions and breaks down the course into details.  

Formative Assignment / Section, Episode:
  • You may choose to summarize each video by answering the prompts from Schoology and submitting your responses.
or...
  • You may choose to create a quick visual example of what you learn from the video tutorial in Illustrator and submit / export as a jpeg copy or pdf file.
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Summative Project​ - From Tasty Tuts Course

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Based on the knowledge and skills you've acquired from working through the Tasty Tuts video tutorials and by creating the practice vector skull graphic, now create your own symmetrical full color traditional tattoo or t-shirt design.
Stuck on ideas?  Try visiting Artprompts.org and click on "character" for a fun design challenge.  
Artprompts.org

Alternate Formative Learning

This animated video was made with the help of a Vector Graphics program?  What are vector graphics?  What is the difference between vector and raster?

Files for Formative Lessons / Vids

Submit all assignments to Schoology when completed.

#1 - Learn from Linda

Assignment #1 - Linda Video Investigation
Illustrator Basics - Lynda.com
Click on the above link button.  Look to the left of the screen and watch the video from parts 1, 2 and 3.
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#2 - Anchor Points, Handles, Shapes & Strokes

Assignment #2
Trace out the shapes on the following pdf file by using the pen tool.  Give each shape a stroke of 3.  Export your file in illustrator as a jpeg to submit to Schoology when completed.
shapes_trace.pdf
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#3 - Pen Tool Exercise

Assignment #3
After watching and following along with the following two video tutorials, complete the word "Vector" in perfect vector graphic shapes by tracing around the letters in the provided illustrator file.  Export your file as a jpeg to submit to Schoology when completed.
Vid #3 - Vector Pen Tool Exercise.ai
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illustrator Pen Tool Reference.doc
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Extra Help: More on Pen Tool


#4 - Pathfinder

Assignment #4
Follow the examples on the provided pdf file below.  Create an overlapped star and rectangle (or two other shapes of your choice).  Duplicate each of them.  Create an example of each Pathfinder Option as is explained in the video.  

Then, create Francois, The Belching Worm, by using the same pathfinder options you learned from the star and rectangle activity.

Export your work as separate jpeg files to submit to Schoology when completed.
Video #4 - Pathfinder & Francois Worm.pdf
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#5 - Layers

Assignment #5
Trace and color Homer Simpson or a character of your choice.  Remember this is formative practice so don't take forever on it.  
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Video #5 - Layers Vector Homer.doc
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#6 - Gradients

Assignment #6
Add gradient layer shapes to your previous Homer (or other character) to give it added visual interest.  ​Export your file as a jpeg to submit to Schoology when completed.

#7 - Gradient Mesh - optional

Assignment #7
Create your own custom vector cherries and stems.  ​Use the images provided below to trace the shape of the cherry.  Export your file as a jpeg to submit to Schoology when completed.
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#8 - Joining Two Paths

Assignment #8
Create a heart shape by joining two or more paths.  Export your file as a jpeg to submit to Schoology when completed.


Extra Help Vids


Tips for Creating Art with Illustrator

  1. Be careful about using black outlines (strokes) for your designs, unless the design visually / aesthetically calls for it - as in the chainsaw bunny illustration below or in characters like Homer Simpson. If you feel like you need an outline, remember, outlines do not have to be black.
  2. Consider creating movement and rhythm in the background to help guide the viewer through the composition.  Again use discretion depending on the aesthetic of your piece.
  3. Lines NEED to be clean and smooth.  Create handles when using the pen tool for nice curves.  
  4. Use layers to organize shapes and elements for busy compositions.
Illustrator Tips from the Pros
Create vinyl sticker wall art

Summative Composition - Vector Character or Poster

Criteria for All Illustrator Summative Options
  • Set up Art boards at 9"x12" (inches) cmyk
  • Fill the composition picture plane with purpose.  White space is ok if it helps the balance.  
  • Consider Balance - symmetry or asymmetry.  Consider the main idea.  What is the focal point?  What's holding emphasis?
rubric_-_illustrator_vector_character_unit_3.docx
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Option #1
By utilizing the pen tool (paths and anchors), pathfinder options, shape tool, and gradients, your challenge is to create your own cartoon character (monster, animal, as a vector graphic.  Click on the "Art Prompts" button below, then click on the "Character" or "Creature" option.  Try to force yourself to stick with the first prompt the site gives you.  You may want to tackle this challenge one of two ways:  
  1. Use the pathfinder options and shape as your main design tools to construct the main body and features of your character...or...
  2. Draw out, take a picture of your drawing, and trace with the pen as your main design tool, then fill in the shapes with color while using layers to define the features of the character.
Art Prompts
vector_bunny_tutorial.pdf
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Vector Bunny Tutorial.doc
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Option #2
By utilizing the pen tool (paths and anchors), pathfinder options, shape tool, and gradients, this option challenges you  to create yourself, a friend, or even a teacher (with his or her permission of course) as a vector character.

Option #3
Create an original composition of your choice, setting up your artboard (new file) as 9" x 12".  You may choose to draw this first, take a photo of your drawing and import your image.  The use of good design should be evident.  What Principle of Design will you choose to focus on?  Emphasis?  Repetition?  Balance?  Unity?  Variety?  Movement & Rhythm?  Use the Elements of Art to drive the Principle of Design in your work.
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    • Ceramics A
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    • Ceramics C
    • Computer Art >
      • A >
        • Unit 1 - Photoshop Basics - Graphic Design
        • Unit 1 - Photoshop Basics
        • Unit 2 - Clone Multiplicity - Layer Masking
        • Unit 2 - 3D Tools: Photoshop CS5
        • Unit 3 - Surrealism & Digital Art
        • Unit 4 - Illustrator Basics & Vector Art
        • Unit 5 - Illustrator Logo Design
        • Extra Cred - 3D Imaging Oldschool!!!
        • Doodle 4 Google
      • B >
        • Unit 1 - Illustrator Basics & Vector Art
        • Unit 2 - Illustrator Logo Design
        • Unit 3 - After Effects CS5 Animation
        • Unit 3 - After Effects Lightsaber >
          • Student Examples - After Effects CS5
        • Unit 3 - Stop Motion Animation
        • Unit 4 - Illustrator to After Effects
        • Unit 5 - Cloning in After Effects
        • Unit 6 - Motion Tracking Fire Hands
        • Unit 5 - 3D Effects & Imaging
    • Painting >
      • A >
        • Unit 1 - Color Theory
        • Unit 2 - Tempera: Cultural Connection Parody
        • Unit 3 - Acrylic #1 - Classical Layering
        • Unit 4 - Acrylic #2 - Alternative Mediums
        • Unit 5 - Water Color
        • Unit 6 - Final Digital Portfolio
      • B >
        • Unit 1 - Watercolor Composition
        • Unit 2 - Oil Painting Sticks
        • Unit 3 - Identity Self Portrait
        • Unit 4 - Encaustic Painting
        • Unit 5 - Final History Composition
      • C >
        • Unit 1 -
        • Unit 2 -
        • Unit 3 -
    • Design: G,C,&SA >
      • Unit 1 - Understanding Art & Design
      • Unit 2 - Variety & Unity Poem Illustration
      • Unit 3 - Typography & Logo with Ligatures
      • Unit 4 - Logo Design
      • Unit 5 - Graffiti Lettering
      • Unit 6 - Comics & Character Design
      • Unit 7 - Character Development & Designer Toys
      • Unit 8 - Street Art
  • Syllabus
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  • Art Club
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