This Week in Class

Topics:

• Style
• Texture
• Logo Design
• Using Illustrator Shape Tools

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Tues Feb 28
.For Today read Chapter 16 (Style) & Chapter 7 (Texture)
.We'll Critique the Final Photoshop Project (Abstraction) at the start of class (you will need to have these printed for presentation.) 1. 
.Watch Training Videos for AI, CH 7, CH 19, CH 9
.Due, end of Class: Practices 4 & 5: Photo Trace & Freeform Object

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Thur Mar 1
.Read (online) Vital Tips for Effective Logo Design
.Complete in Class: Skill Set 3 Videos - chapters 14 & 15. 
(Note: Quiz 3 has been postponed until next Tuesday)

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Upcoming Mod2 Deadlines:  

Mar 6:  Due - Quiz 3 in class (on Chapters 3-4-5-7-16 plus all Illustrator Tutorials, Powerpoint lectures, and assigned online readings).; Logo Matrix (prep for A#4) & Word Art Thumbnails (prep for A#5) 
Mar 8:      Assignment 4: Logo Project
Mar 12:    Spring Break
Mar 22:    Assignment 5: Word Art Project
Mar 29:    Assignment 6: Depth Illustration Project

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. . . (Adobe Illustrator Practice Instructions) 
Practice Exercises 4 & 5 . . .

   

Practice Four (P4):

Using the pen tool (in Illustrator), trace an object in a photo to create a silhouette or contour drawing (using paths and strokes). Use the fill function then to make parts of your image different values or colors. Load your finished work in the student drop box for a grade. (2 pts)

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR PRACTICE 4:

• What the Heck is a Pen Tool
• Download "How to trace a photo in AI"
• Booklet: Tips for Using the Pen Tool
• A Chart of Pen Tool Functions 
• Understanding the Illustrator Interface

    

Practice Five (P5):

Use the shape tools, shape builder, blob brush, pen, pencil, live paint bucket, and other tools to create a simple object, geometric design, or complex symmetrical shape “from scratch.” Load your finished work in your folder on server 8 for a grade. (2 points)

some PRACTICE RESOURCES:

• A Chart of Pen Tool Functions
• (Previous) Student Practice Examples

Some Helpful Videos

• Pen Tool
• Understanding Paths
• Tracing
• Tracing
• Object Drawing
• Your Shape Tools
• Object Drawing with Shape Builder
• Best Drawing Tips for Non-Artists
• Draw a Cartoon Face
• Build a Dog
• Fill & Stroke  
• Shape Builder Tool 
• Using Gradients (Build a Metal Button) 

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