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Spring 2016 – Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

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 advanced 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:

https://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-illustrator-cs4/getting-started-01-starting-a-new-document/

Topics Discussed:

  • Start a new document in Illustrator CS4 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 4th, 2016
Due Date: January 4th, 2016

Spring 2015 – Introduction to Logo Design

Welcome to our Illustrator Logo Design unit! In this unit, we’ll study the criteria that make a logo great and we’ll learn about the logo design process, in which we use research,conceptualization and our acquired knowledge of design, shape, symbolism and color theory to produce logos thatmeet all the criteria that define great logo design.

Objective: To introduce the six principles of good logo design.

Student Friendly Objective: I can identify and explain the six principles of good logo design.

Review the slideshow embedded below on the Six Principles of Great Logo Design. We will discuss the presentation and go in depth with each of the six principles in class.

Six Principles of Great Logos

  • Simple
  • Distinctive
  • Relevant
  • Memorable
  • Versatile
  • Timeless

Assigned: March 11th, 2015