Category Archives: Class 2

Week 2 | Selections & Shapes

Discussion

Critique

  • Review homework thumbnails.

Introduction to ADGA Server Access.

  • The ADGA server will be used to retrieve files for in-class demos, homework and projects.
  • We will also use the server to turn in all assignments in the DropBox.
  • All files placed in the DropBox must be properly labeled per project guidelines in order to receive credit.
  • File Naming Example:
    • firstinitiallastname_pencil.ai
    • firstinitiallastname_shapes_chart.ai
    • (where first initial is YOUR first initial and last name is YOUR last name)
  • Download the LAB files from the ADGA Server
    (jspevack > public > ClassFiles > week02).

Getting to Know Illustrator

  • Review Tools palette (pdf) and Interface Intro.
  • Open the interface_intro folder and open the Illustrator file.
  • Setting up Illustrator Preferences, Document Settings, and Views.
  • Selecting, viewing, and working with Tools and Palettes

Understanding Paths

A path consists of two anchor points with a line-segment between them

  • Open paths are paths that have two distinct end points, with any number of anchor points between them.
  • Closed paths are paths that are continuous. These paths have no start or end, they just continue around with a distinct inside and outside.

path image

Lab

  • In this Lab we will create an illustration with the shapes, selection, and modify tools. We will get an introduction to measurement, stroke and fill, swatches, layers for organization and file formats.
  • Download the LAB files here. Or from the ADGA2 Server (Week02).
  • Complete the pencil and shapes chart. Drop them into the AD360_dropbox on the ADGA2 Server.
    • NAMING EXAMPLE: jsmith_shapes_chart.ai

Homework | Week 2

  1. Assignment #1 (DUE NEXT CLASS)
    1. Your  illustration is due in the DropBox at the beginning of the next class meeting.
    2. Review the project guidelines and the grading Assignment Rubric before submitting your project.