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Spring 2014 – Illustrator Week 1 – Day 4

Thursday, January 9th, 2014

Objective:

To learn and demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Pen Tool in Illustrator.

Student-Friendly Learning Target: 

I can create and modify paths and shapes using the Pen Tool in Illustrator.

Video Link:

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Topics Discussed:

  • Pen tool
  • Modify anchor points and handles
  • Convert corner points
  • Smooth curves at anchor points.

 

Assignment:

Demonstrate the usage of the Pen tool on the lower left artboard by drawing an open rectangular wave, a closed rectangular wave shape, an open smooth wave and a closed smooth wave shape. Save the file and we will use the final artboard and turn in this document tomorrow.

Assigned: January 9th, 2014
Due Date: January 10th, 2014

Spring 2014 – Illustrator Week 1 – Day 3

Wednesday, January 8th, 2014

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:

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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 upper right artboard by drawing a Rectangle, a Rounded Rectangle, an Ellipse, 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, 2014
Due Date: January 10th, 2014