Gradient, Filters & Modes AI

Learning Goals * Resources

Students will be able to:

learn to create, edit and change gradients from the gradient swatches
modify gradients with radial, linear, freeform,
create gradient mesh
become familiar with the blend process and how it can make something complex easy
recognize when to use the blend, transform each, pathfinder etc.
"Work Smarter, Not Harder"

Timeline

Timeline 1/2 class

Student Tasks

1. Download a copy of the Gradient-Filters-Modes template and save to E / YourName / AI
2. Watch Video 1: Gradients and complete the first 4 sections
3. Watch Video 2: Filters and complete the 5th section
4. Watch Video 3: Modes and complete the 6th section
5. Export as a JPG or PNG
6. Post to your portfolio on the AI Basics page
7. Complete the "What I've Learned" Sections
  - one What I've Learned Section per page
  - please see the criteria below for What I've Learned
8. publish your site
9. view the published site and turn in the link to the page in google classroom
10. 10 marks

Video 1: Gradients

swatches, radial, linear, freeform, gradient mesh
sections 1-4 on the template

Video 2: Filters

do one filter on text and one on the circle
5th section on the template

Video 3: Modes

do 4 modes on top of the image
6th section on the template

Should include

Where do you find Gradient swatches?
How do you add a colour to a swatch?
How do you select specific points on a gradient mesh to change the colour of a specific part?
What effect did you like?
How do you delete an effect?
In what menu panel do you change blend modes?

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