21 – Adobe Illustrator – Introduction to Illustrator 2017

Welcome to Adobe Illustrator!

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard vector graphics drawing program, and my favorite application in the Adobe Suite. We are going to spend the next couple of weeks getting comfortable with the program and exploring its capabilities. We are also going to explore color theory, symbolism and expressive typography in the weeks to come, so prepare yourself with the following week’s exercises!

Objective:

To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the creation and configuration of new documents in Illustrator.

Student-Friendly Learning Target:

I can create and configure new documents in Adobe Illustrator.

Video Link:

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

Topics Discussed:

  • Start a new document in Illustrator CS5.1 using the Welcome screen.
  • Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box.
  • Establish multiple artboards.

Assignment:

Create a new Illustrator Web document with four default-sized artboards. Save this document as “YOURNAME – Illustrator Week 1”. We will use this document throughout the week to practice with the basic drawing tools.

Assigned: January 9th, 2017
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 13th, 2017

CGD1 Semester Exam 2016

Objective:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of Graphic Design Principles and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop basics through a summative exam.

Links:

Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/

Topics Discussed:

  • Computer Graphic Design
  • Principles of Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign

Assignment:

  1. Click the Google Classroom link and log in with your Haydenmagnet.org email address.
  2. Take the CGD1 Semester Exam 2016.
  3. The exam is primarily multiple choice.
  4. Please put away all notes, study guides and other materials before starting the quiz.
  5. Please close all other documents and webpages and do not open any new tabs or windows until after you have submitted the quiz.
  6. Please remain silent until everyone has completed the quiz.
  7. You have one hour to complete the test. Be sure to submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  8. Congratulations on completing the first half of Computer Graphic Design! I’ll see you in 2017 with more Graphic Design principles, new software and new ways to express your creativity using technology!

Have the Merriest of Christmases, the Happiest of New Years’, the Happiest of Hanukkahs, the most Peaceful of Kwanzaas – whatever you may celebrate, enjoy it to the fullest!

Assigned: December 20th, 2016
Due Date: December 22nd, 2016

It’s super effective!