Spring 2014 – Illustrator Week 1 – Day 3

Objective:

To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Line, Eraser and Shape tools in Illustrator.

Student-Friendly Learning Target: 

I can create and modify lines and basic shapes using the line, shape and eraser tools in Illustrator.

Video Link:

Topics Discussed:

  • Line Tool
  • Eraser Tool
  • Shape Tool
  • Using modifier keys to access additional options and save time
Assignment:

Demonstrate the usage of the shape tools on the lower left artboard by drawing a Rectangle, a Perfect Square, a Rounded Rectangle, an Ellipse, a Perfect Circle, a Triangle, a Pentagon, a Hexagon, a Line and a Star. Then demonstrate the use of the Eraser tool by erasing a small part of each shape. Save your work and we will continue using this document tomorrow.

Assigned: January 8th, 2015

Due Date: January 9th, 2015