Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is different than Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Photoshop's images are made of pixels, so if you are scaling an image up or down it can quicky lose its quality.
Adobe Illustrator is an advanced vector-based software. It uses uses mathematical constructs to create vector graphics. A vector graphic will never lose its quality if it’s scaled up or down.
Unlike Photoshop, it can’t be used easily to modify images that are already created, since there are limited filters and image editing tools available to you. Ilustrator is better for creating your own images and logos.
Tutorials to help you get started:
Complete Beginner's Guide to Adobe Illustrator
12 Beginner Tutorials to Get You Started with Adobe Illustrator
Adobe's Video Tutorials:
What Is Adobe Illustrator?
Organize Content with Layers
Add Painterly Effects with Brushes
Draw smooth lines and shapes with the Pencil tool
SHAPES
Assignment 1: Create and Edit Shapes
Click here to learn how to create and edit shapes.
Download the files you need to complete the following parts:
Save each part as a separate file and then submit all 4 to Engradepro.
Download the files you need to complete the following parts:
- Draw Simple Shapes
- Create Lines
- Combine Shapes
- Trace to Make Shapes
Save each part as a separate file and then submit all 4 to Engradepro.
Assignment 2: Change Color and Strokes
Click here to learn how to change colors and strokes.
Download the files you need to complete the following parts:
Save each part as a separate file and then submit all 3 to Engradepro.
Download the files you need to complete the following parts:
- Add Dashed Lines and Arrows
- Create Color Gradients
- Recolor Artwork
Save each part as a separate file and then submit all 3 to Engradepro.
Assignment 3: Text Effects
Click here to learn how to creatively edit text.
Download the files you need to complete the following parts:
Download the files you need to complete the following parts:
- Format Text
- Place Text On or Inside a Path
Assignment 4: Create an Image by Building with Shapes
Use the tutorial video How to Draw with Shapes, Lines, and Colors to create a simple drawing of a landscape using shapes. Submit your finished assignment to EngradePro.
Assignment 5: Create a Web Icon
Click here to learn how to design a web icon.
Assignment 6: Design a Logo
Click here to learn how to design a logo for a business.
Assignment 7: Create a Character by Drawing in Illustrator
You can use the shapes and pencil/pen tools in order to create a character using this program. Here are some tutorials to get you started:
Illustrator Cartoon Tutorials
Additional Illustrator Cartoon Tutorials
Design a Christmas Deer Tutorial
Create a Panda Bear Face Icon
Create a Raccoon Character
Create a person character
WHEN CREATING A CHARACTER FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, YOU MAY USE THIS TUTORIAL TO MAKE THE DRAWING PROCESS EASIER BY USING PIXELS:
Create Pixel Perfect Designs
Assignment 8: Learn How To Create With Drawing Tools
Click here to begin learning how to use the pencil tool to draw objects.
You will learn how to:
- Understand paths and curves
- Draw with the pencil tool
- Draw with the curvature tool
Assignment 9: Add Painterly Effects with Brushes
Click here to experiment with applying brush strokes to objects, adding texture, interest, and details to your illustration.
Submit your finished assignment to EngradePro.
Submit your finished assignment to EngradePro.
Assignment 10: Design a Monogram
Click here to use a simple shape, a professional typeface, and color to create a striking monogram.
Submit your finished assignment to EngradePro.
Submit your finished assignment to EngradePro.
Assignment 11: Dynamic Symbols
Click here to learn how to dynamically change a symbol's attributes and streamline your artwork creation.
Assignment 12: Warp, Pose, and Sculpt
Click here to learn how to manipulative specific areas of artwork.
For this assignment you can use a drawing you have created, choose to create a new drawing to work with, or find and import an existing drawing.
Assignment 13: Create Your Own Pop Art
Click here to learn how to capture a shape and convert it into a colorful graphic illustration.
**Ask a teacher for assistance if you want to use Adobe's sample assets.
Assignment 14: Create Your Own Simple vs Complex Logos
Using the skills you have learned in Adobe Illustrator you will be creating three logos. The photos below are examples to give you ideas for things you can create.
Part 1: Create one simple logo to represent an object or activity
Part 1: Create one simple logo to represent an object or activity
Part 2: Create one complex logo to represent an object or activity
- Your logo should have at least three parts
Part 3: Create one layered logo
It should consist of:
- One main shape with a solid fill
- At least 8 symbols inside it that follow a theme
Assignment 15: Design a Poster
Using the skills you have learned in Adobe Illustrator, design a poster to represent a place where someone would want to visit.
Requirements:
Visit this page for inspiration and to see actual posters that were created for a travel book using Illustrator.
Requirements:
- A full page poster containing graphics that represent the place you have chosen
- The name of the place should be located somewhere on the poster
Visit this page for inspiration and to see actual posters that were created for a travel book using Illustrator.