Week 4

 Monday July 16
.Read
Raster vs. Vector (read both/next pages) & What the Heck is a Pen Tool
Study Guides: Review Chapter 3: Space & Chapter 4: Line


.Watch Training Videos for AI, CH 3, 4, 5 (Part 1), & CH 11 in the Training tab Skill Set 3 "Essential Illustrator Training"

.Due: Pen Tool Exercises 1 & 2 in Class (Download on Mod2 or below)*, plus
Practice (P)4-Trace a Photo in Class (2 points)


DOWNLOADS:

• Pen Tool Exercise 1
• Pen Tool Exercise 2

. . . Adobe Illustrator Practice 4 Instructions. . .

NOTE: Before you begin Practice Exercises 4 & 5 for Adobe Illustrator, you need to have completed the Video Tutorials on Paths and The Pen Tool (Chapter 5 of "Essential Training at Lynda.com) and the two pen tool exercises with the downloadable AI files described in class: PEN TOOL EXERCISEs 1 & 2 (if you missed them download above)

Practice Four (P4): Trace an Object

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)

USEFUL RESOURCES FOR PRACTICE 4:

• Download "How to trace a photo in AI"
• A Chart of Pen Tool Functions
• Pen Tool Help DOc with "Work Flow for Tracing Photos (pp 9-10)"

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Tuesday July 17

.Read
Illustrator Interface, Vital Tips for Effective Logo Design
and Adjective Matrix for Your Logo from the Assignment 5 guidelines.
Study Guides: Chapter 5: Shape, Chapter 16: Style & Chapter 7: Texture

.Watch Training Videos for AI, CH11, CH 6, CH 8, & CH 10

.Due Practice (P)5 Draw a Freeform Object in Class (2 points/see instructions below)



Practice Five (P5) Instructions

FIRST, Watch the video below to learn how the  the shapebuilder tool functions.

Then, use the shape drawing tools, shape builder, blob brush, pen, pencil, live paint bucket, and any 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)

PRACTICE RESOURCES:

• A Chart of Pen Tool Functions

And More Helpful Videos

• Understanding Paths
• Pen Tool
 
• 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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Wednesday July 18
.Read online Comprehensive Guide to the Type Tool
.Complete all Ai Training Videos before class
.Due Quiz 3* on Mod 2 Taken in Class; plus Logo Prep (thumbnails for A#4 & matrix) & and Word Art thumbnails (A#5)


*QUIZ 3 COVERS:

.Chapter Study Guide:

• Chapters 3-5, 7, 16, 18

.Assigned Online Readings.

• Raster vs. Vector
• What the Heck is this Pen Tool Thing?
• The Illustrator Interface
• Vital Tips for Effective Logo Design
• Comprehensive Guide to the Type Tool

.Powerpoints.

•    Illustrator Intro
•    Illustrator Interface

•    About Vector Files

•    About Logos (with examples)
•    About Negative Space

____________________________________________________________________ Thursday July 19
A4. Logo (5 points) Due end of class
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Friday July 20
.Read online· Sketch to Vector: Illustrating w/Depth (online)· Drawing in Vector: 5-Value Process (online)
.Due. A5. Word Art (10 points) due via email.
(A6, DEPTH ILLUSTRATION is due Monday and we begin InDesign Training)

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