Computer Graphic Design

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

Objective:

To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Line, Eraser and Shape tools in Illustrator.

Student-Friendly Learning Target: 

I can create and modify lines and basic shapes using the line, shape and eraser tools in Illustrator.

Video Link:

 

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 on Monday.

Assigned: January 11th, 2019

Due Date: January 14th, 2019

Computer Graphic Design

Illustrator Week 1, Day 2: Brushes

Objective:
To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Paintbrush and Blob Brush tools in Illustrator.
Student-Friendly Learning Target:
I can create decorative paths using brushstrokes and create filled shapes using the blob brush in Adobe Illustrator.

Video Links:

How to Create a New Document: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/create-new-document.html

How to Use Brushes: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/use-brushes.html

Topics Discussed:
  • Start a new document in Illustrator CC 2017 using the Welcome screen.
  • Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box.
  • Establish multiple artboards.
  • Brush Tool
  • Blob Tool
  • Choosing a brush style
  • Changing the stroke color
  • Creating freeform lines, shapes, and other paths

Assignment:

Use the document we created yesterday titled “Illustrator Week 1”. We will use this document throughout this week and next week to practice with the basic drawing tools.

Differentiate between and correctly use the Brush and Blob Brush tools by drawing a face with the Brush tool (two eyes, a nose, a mouth and a head) on the upper left artboard, then drawing a face with the Blob Brush tool on the same artboard. Choose appropriate brush strokes and sizes, and compare how the brushstrokes are different. Pay particular attention to the special path-merging properties of the Blob Brush. Save your document, and we will continue working on this document tomorrow.

Assigned: January 10th, 2019

Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 11th, 2019

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