Illustrator Week 1, Day 3: Lines, Shapes and the Eraser

Objective:

Students will be able to create and modify lines and basic shapes by using the line, shape and eraser tools in Illustrator so they can build the foundations of more complex shapes and graphics.

Video Link:

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/use-shape-tools.html?set=illustrator–get-started–essential-beginners

Topics Discussed:

  • Line Tool
  • Eraser Tool
  • Shape Tool
  • Using modifier keys to access additional options and save time

Assignment:

Demonstrate the usage of the shape tools on the upper right artboard by drawing a Rectangle, a Perfect Square, a Rounded Rectangle, an Ellipse, a Perfect Circle, a Triangle, a Pentagon, a Hexagon, a Line and a Star. Then demonstrate the use of the Eraser tool by erasing a small part of each shape. Save your work and we will continue using this document tomorrow.

Assigned: January 8th, 2020

Due Date: January 9th, 2020