Introductions

Verbal presentations are an integral part of this course.  To get started, we will go around the room and introduce ourselves (2 min. each). Please follow the guidelines below:

1. State your full name.
2. Your life goal or philosophy (no, really– seriously).
3. Describe your favorite food — and why it’s your favorite*. Do not say the name.
   * “It’s cool”, or “I like it”, or “It’s tasty” are not acceptable descriptions of why.

Course Overview

• Website: profspevack.com/vectorart
  Course goals, syllabus, grading policy, course materials, ADGA server access, and labs.
• What are Vector Images?
• Illustrator Introduction (PDF)

Homework

Review:

• Study Illustrator Introduction (PDF) handout.
  

ASSIGNMENT #1 Prep:

In your sketchbook, designate 3 pages for a new project.

1. Research /  Inspiration
   1. Think about and/or eat your favorite food.
      On page 1, write down the name and a description of the food.
   2. Find or take 3 photographs of your favorite food – print them out.
      On page 2, add images (glue/tape).
2. Experimentation / Iteration
   • On page 3, make at least 6 thumbnails in pencil of your favorite food using only simple shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, polygons).
   • Draw quickly, without thinking or worrying about the quality of the drawing. JUST DRAW!

Bring your sketch book to class.