Agenda 1)  Complete Illustrator Assignment #1:

Abstract Shape Composition. 2)  Illustrator Practice #2: 3D Pear 3) Practice #3: in class Bug Symbol Scene 4) AI Practice #4: Your Original Character

Symbol Scene 5) Work on your Independent Project for

Semester 2

Adobe Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape Composition.

Name this: yourname_abstract.ai and save in your student home. All practice assignments will be turned in later.

Create an abstract composition using shapes, lines, and

color: •  Use the basic shape tools, line tools, curve and spiral

tools, fill and stroke, pencil tools, effects tools •  Use a color scheme: analagous, complementary, or

monochromatic. Include shades and tints. •  Vary your color fill, stroke color, and stroke weight. •  Manipulate shapes using the direct select tool (white

arrow)

Ai Practice #2: Unique 3D Pear •  Create your own unique Pear character using

the pear template. •  Add your own creative details to make the

pear original and creative. •  Give it facial expressions, accessories,

clothes, limbs, etc. •  Give it a story – a place to belong. •  Give it a an environment, background, place

to call home. •  Use the mesh tool to create 3 dimension

Ai Practice #3: Bug Scene •  Create an original bug •  Use the mesh tool to make it 3D •  Add unique details: wings, legs, accessories •  Adjust transparencies •  Make the bug a symbol •  Add a background with a sky gradient and rolling hills

demonstrating use of convert anchor points and adding anchor points

•  Use the symbol tools to edit your bugs: show different sizes, rotations, transparencies, and color stains

Illustrator Assignment #5: Character Symbol Scene.

•  Illustrate a simple scene with your original character that you have created. Use your original character.

•  Turn your original character into a symbol. •  Must see: different sizes, transparency,

rotation, and color of symbols. •  Create a background with the shape, fill tools,

and/or gradient. •  Use the mesh tool to add gradients of color

and highlights to create 3 -D forms! •  Save it as “yourname_scene.ai”