Illustrator is a layout and vector-imaging program. This program is used fairly extensively in the creation of screen-printed images.
Unit Assignments:
If you are ahead of the class, try drawing a simple character from a video game or show. (ie. Goomba)
Hammer and Nail, Sports Gear, Animal
Personal Logo or Seal
Unit Resources:
Illustrator for Beginners Video
Using the Pen Tool on Illustrator Video
Pen Tool Hacks Video
Order, Grouping, and Merging Video
Merging Shapes Video
Offsetting a Path in Illustrator Tutorial
Illustrator Hotkeys
Direct Select Tool: A
Pen Tool: P
Rectangle Tool: M
Ellipse Tool: L
Convert Text to Vectors: Select text, then: Shift + Ctrl + O
(ungroup afterwards if you want individual letters)
Shapebuilder Tool: Select shapes, then: Shift + M and draw where you want merged