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Computer Graphic Design

Adobe Illustrator – Introduction to Illustrator 2018

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!

Let’s get started with a quick test to see what you already know about Illustrator, and a little bit about what you have to discover about the beauty and power of vector graphics.

Then we’ll begin our journey by exploring the Illustrator workspace, and learning about some of the new tools, palettes and control panels that are unique to vector art rendering.

Objective:

Students will demonstrate their initial proficiency with Adobe Illustrator through a diagnostic pre-test.

Student-Friendly Learning Target:

I can show what I already know about Adobe Photoshop by taking the Illustrator pre-test.

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:

  • Visit our Google Classroom and take the Illustrator Pre-Test.
  • Remember, this is a pre-test, so do your best to answer all the questions, but don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers. That’s what you’re here to learn.
  • Submit your test answers before the end of the class period today.
  • Make sure you mark the assignment as “Done” when you finish to confirm that you took the test.
  • 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 8th, 2018
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 8th, 2018

Computer Graphic Design

34 – Logo Design Steps 2, 3 & 4 – Research, Visual Research & Sketching and Conceptualizing

Objective: To continue the logo design process by conducting online research and brainstorming logo designs and sketching ideas on paper.

Student Friendly Learning Target: I can produce five sketches of possible logos for the CHHS eSports team based on research I have gathered from online resources.

Web Links:

Article: How eSports Branding Works: https://www.redbull.com/en/esports/stories/1331659416941/how-esports-branding-works

High School Starleague: https://hsstarleague.com/

HSL League of Legends Division: https://lol.hsstarleague.com/

League of Legends: https://leagueoflegends.com

Topics Discussed:

  • Eight Step Logo Design Process:
    • Step 2 – Research
    • Step 3 – Visual Research
    • Step 4 – Sketching and Conceptualizing

Assignment:

Step 2 – Research

Use the web to research eSports and professional online gaming   to get an idea of what eSports is all about. Use the High School Starleague page to get a better understanding of the league’s existing colors and iconography.

https://lol.hsstarleague.com/

Step 3 – Visual Research

As you conduct your online research, keep an eye out for any logos or designs on the websites to get an idea of what kinds of logos other teams are using. What kind of shapes, symbols, colors and typefaces are used in eSports logos and materials?

Try doing a Google Image Search for “eSports team Logos” and see what you come up with. Seeing what kind of logos other teams use will aid you in making your own design decisions when it comes time to produce your logo concepts.

Step 4 – Sketching/Conceptualizing

Once your research has been completed, you should begin developing logo concept sketches. These should be very rough sketches – do not go overboard on the artwork at this point. Your artwork should be just enough to clearly show the visual concept you are working on.

By end of Friday, you will need to produce a minimum of five different logo design concepts. These should each be separate and distinct logo ideas, don’t just produce five versions of the same design. Use this time to visually brainstorm ideas, and to get the ideas in your head out on paper. You may do these sketches with traditional tools (pencil, pen, paint) on paper. DO NOT USE ILLUSTRATOR YET! You may use any  traditional media, so long as you have five different concepts by the due date.

Remember: these are sketches only! You will select a single concept the week after Spring Break to work on as your final logo design, and only at that time should you put your best artistic effort into the work.

When you have finished your five sketches, turn them in to the wire basket on my front table. Then, proceed to Step 5: Relax, and reflect on your design work, take a week off, and be ready to resume work with fresh eyes on the Monday after Spring Break!

Assigned: Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

Due: Friday, March 10th, 2017