THIS WEEK

.tuesday...Feb. 19

.Read Chapter 3: Space and (online) Raster vs. Vector (read both/next pages) & What the Heck is a Pen Tool.

In class: Watch Training Videos for AI, CH 3, 4, 5 (Part 1) in the Training tab Skill Set 3 "Essential Illustrator Training"  .Due in class: Pen Tool Exercises 1 & 2 (Download from below)

Resources:

  .Handouts to Download.

• Useful Keyboard Shortcuts for Illustrator
• Pen Tool Functions  
• Adobe Illustrator Quick Reference

• Pen Tool Exercise 1
• Pen Tool Exercise 2

.thursday...Feb. 21

.Read Chapter 4: Line and (online) The Illustrator Interface. 

In class: Watch Training Videos for AI, CH11, CH 6, CH 8, & CH 10. Begin Practice 4 & 5

. . . Adobe Illustrator Practice Exercises 4 & 5 . . .

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

   

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)



USEFUL RESOURCES FOR PRACTICE 4:

• Download "How to trace a photo in AI" 
• A Guide to Ai Pen Tool Functions 

    

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