Welcome to the introduction to Illustrator class.

This is a beginners class designed to help new user of Adobe Illustrator become more comfortable working with the tools and basic nuances of the software.

Students will also be introduced to Adobe Photoshop as an extension to the Illustrator program.

This is an 8 hour crash course spread out over 4 weeks.

It is recommended that students have access to the software outside of the class. This will enable students to practice topics and tools used.

A notebook for sketching ideas and taking notes is recommended.

Also it would be a good idea to have either a memory stick/thumb drive to save work to.

As an alternative, having a google account will allow students to save work into folders that are accessible from any computer.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator platform.

Navigation around desktop / Tools and page layout

Link to tutorial Files

The power of a Vector Graphic vs Raster/Bitmap images

Basic shape building tools.

Saving work

The Pen tools 

Working with text, outlining and offset path

Gradients, blends and live paint

Converting images into vector shapes and line drawings

Building a design 

(This is a time we can explore any ideas you may have to build your own designs)

If you are unsure of what you wish to do we can build a general logo with text and shapes.

Moving between Illustrator and Photoshop 

Using Photoshop filters to edit or add to your designs.

With this new format the class will run a bit differently (obviously) so we will need to be patient and work with each other to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

This will be the goto place for assignments.

I will also do my best to keep OnCampus up to date for submitting projects once they are completed.

You are required to check in with me every day for attendance reasons and to connect personally so I know you are doing okay.

The check in will usually be brief and include a daily question.

Because most if not all of you do not have access to the digital Illustrator program, the first projects will non digital in nature.

There is a rumor that Adobe may release their programs to student use but, we need to wait and see if this is true and how we would get them to your iPads.

Find three examples of line as a main element in graphic design.

Use your iPad, phone or even off the internet to collect three images that show how line has been used in a "graphic design".

Only One of these examples can be pulled off the internet.

Post these to your portfolio with your explanation as to why and how line has been used in the design.

Use complete sentences.

Find three examples of how color was used as a prominent design element in a graphic design.

Use your iPad, phone or even off the internet to collect three images that show how color has been used in a "graphic design".

Only One of these examples can be pulled off the internet.

Post these to your portfolio with your explanation as to why and how color has been used in the design.

Use complete sentences.

Find three examples of shape being used as a main element in graphic design.

Use your iPad, phone or even off the internet to collect three images that show how shape has been used in a "graphic design".

One of these examples can be pulled off the internet.

Post these to your portfolio with your explanation as to why and how shape has been used in the design.

Use complete sentences.

Above are two examples of different kids of texture that have been used in Graphic Design.

Some Iconic styles, eras of design, fashion trends and social movements have been defined by their textures.

Look Up These trends and movements define them and find one example of each and upload them into a galley with their names to your Portfolio.

1. Bauhaus
2. Neoclassical
3. Art Deco
4. Psychedelic
5. 80s Pop
6. 90s Hip Hop
7. What might be something for the time you live in?

Project  #3

Game Logo re-creation:

You have practiced with all the necessary tools to make this Logo for Cookie Jam.

Do your very best to replicate the logo.

You have 2 class blocks.