illin' with Illustrator

CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION!

Emotional problems will likely arise if this entire web page is not read by you prior to proceeding.

Be sure to visit each web link and read, read and read.

Project Scenario:

This project is a highly creative project where you will use a picture of yourself or another person to create a portrait using illustrator.

Project Objectives:

1. First and foremost, watch, learn and practice with these introduction to the pen tool videos - HERE

2. Go to this link to download the exercise files and start your Pen Tool Training (PTT)

3. After viewing Introduction to the Pen Tool tutorials, you are now ready to start on the self portrait project by having Ai open, earphones in and clicking HERE.

Specifications:

• The image must be created as a letter sized (8.5×11) image.

• The image must be in color.

• You must create a vector illustration using Illustrator CS6

• Look at the EXAMPLES!!! Theirs (They also have this and this) You’ll need to do at least this good for an “A” on the project!

• Watch the Brainbuffet.com tutorials on Creating a Self Portrait - (Mr. C. directs each student to watch each video, doing the step, save your work, then move to the next video, do it, save, etc…)

• Take a picture of yourself using the Photo Booth camera or use a picture of another.

• The image you create can be in any style (cartoon, abstract, etc…)

• The image shall be "Polished" Learn how by clicking on POLISH IT!!!!

• Save the project as LastNameFirstName_ai in your Google docs

• Save another copy as a .jpg or .png when finished for final submission.

• Your work of art will be enlarged and posted on the wall above the Red Cube for inspiration for all - so do a great job!

Materials/Equipment:

• Digital Photograph

• Computer

• Illustration Software (Illustrator)

Resources/References:

• http://maclab.guhsd.net/blog/?page_id=18213

• http://maclab.guhsd.net/blog/?page_id=475

• http://maclab.guhsd.net/blog/?page_id=513

• Maclab Tutorials- TONS of awesome Illy Tuts!

• Internet Research

• Adobe Video Workshop is a great place to get introductory tips on Adobe products!

• Google Search for illustrator tutorials

Guidelines:

• Pay attention to your main features and trace those large areas.

• It’s easier to trace the “lower” images first, then the “top” images (draw your head before your eyes, draw your iris before your pupil)

• Experiment with all the tools, pencil, pen, brush, etc… See what tool feels best for each part

• Experiment with line, proportion, and color- they’re the major focus on this project.

• USE AND NAME LAYERS for the different parts you draw… it will help when you have to rearrange things.

• The wacom tablets should really help here.

Evaluation:

Illustrator document demonstrating mastery of all concepts in specifications.

Due on November 25: Email your .png or .jpg of your Ai portrait - 100 points.

Enrichment:

• • Create a web page that is a tutorial for other students doing this activity. Explain in detail (with graphics) a specific concept related to this project.

  • Create a still life in the same or different style from your portrait (building, object, famous art, landmark)