Aim: What is Adobe Illustrator?

Adobe Illustratoris a vector based drawing program.

Adobe Illustratoris a vector based drawing program.

Vector GraphicsVector Graphics

Adobe Illustrator uses vectors instead of pixels. Vectors are mathematical objects that use geometric characteristics to define an object. That means that no matter what magnification you look at vector art, the edges will always be sharp. Vector graphics are used in creating logos and specialized text.

Adobe Illustrator WorkspaceAdobe Illustrator Workspace

Control PanelControl Panel

Tool BarTool Bar

PanelsPanels

Menu BarMenu Bar

Adobe Illustratoris a vector based drawing program.

Adobe Illustratoris a vector based drawing program.

Vector Graphicsmathematical objects that are

made up of paths.

Vector Graphicsmathematical objects that are

made up of paths.

Pathsare made up of anchor points

and line segments.

Pathsare made up of anchor points

and line segments.

Paths are made up ofanchor points…

Paths are made up ofanchor points…

…and line segments which jointwo anchor points.

…and line segments which jointwo anchor points.

There are 2 types of paths…There are 2 types of paths…

Open PathsOpen Paths

Closed PathsClosed Paths

Filled PathsFilled Paths

Selection ToolSelection Tool

Click on an object to move, rotate, resize or scale it.

Shortcut: V

Direct Selection ToolDirect Selection Tool

Click on a point or path to select it and move its position.

Shortcut: A

Fill and StrokeFill is the color that goes inside the path

and the Stroke refers to the outline of the drawn object.

Fill and StrokeFill is the color that goes inside the path

and the Stroke refers to the outline of the drawn object.

Paint PalettesPaint Palettes

Geometric Shapes - TearoffGeometric Shapes - Tearoff

Shapes: GeometricShapes: Geometric

Rectangle • rounded rectangle • ellipse • polygon • star Rectangle • rounded rectangle • ellipse • polygon • star

Open Path tools: rectiliniarOpen Path tools: rectiliniar

Line segment • arc • spiral • rectangular grid • polar gridLine segment • arc • spiral • rectangular grid • polar grid

Open paths: BiomorphicOpen paths: Biomorphic

Pencil toolPencil tool

Class ExerciseClass Exercise

1. Open New Print Document in Illustrator: Size: Letter 8.5’ x 11

Create different geometric shapes on 3 different layers using the geometric tools (line segment, ellipse, polygon)Use different color strokes and fills Practice changing the width of the stroke and changing the color fill

2. Save as: Yourname_pdx_stroke.ai

1. Open New Print Document in Illustrator: Size: Letter 8.5’ x 11

Create different geometric shapes on 3 different layers using the geometric tools (line segment, ellipse, polygon)Use different color strokes and fills Practice changing the width of the stroke and changing the color fill

2. Save as: Yourname_pdx_stroke.ai