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Challenge 1
Challenge 1
In-class assignment
Vector this! (Challenge 1 of 3)
Level 1
Get acquainted with the basic tools of illustrator by creating a 500 by 500px vector of an object that says something about you.
Level 2
Get acquainted with the basic tools of illustrator by creating a 500 by 500px logotype vector combining your name and a symbol that best represents you.
Upload your completed vectors into your Art Drives.
Notice how tones are simplified to form shapes. Shapes within shapes — that's all vectors are, really!
Introduction to basic tools
Introduction to basic tools
Understanding the workspace in 3 minutes
Understanding the workspace in 3 minutes
Turning a sketch into a vector
Turning a sketch into a vector
Challenge 2
Challenge 2
In-class assignment
Vector this! (Challenge 2 of 3)
Level 1
Create two 500 by 800px artboards and learn at least two of the skills from the tutorials below.
Level 2
Create three 500 by 800px artboards with at least 1 of the skills below and two of your choice.
Upload your completed vectors into your Art Drives.
Are you up for the challenge? Master the perspective grid tool today!
Modify Type
Modify Type
Difficulty Level MEH
Create a Pattern
Create a Pattern
Difficulty Level I FEEL CHALLENGED
Perspective Grid
Perspective Grid
Difficulty Level VERY HARD
Challenge 3
Challenge 3
2 week in-class assignment
Vector this! (Challenge 3 of 3)
Level 1
Create one 800 by 800px artboard and draw a character/object with texture following the tutorials below.
Level 2
Create one 800 by 800px artboard and draw a building/machine with texture following the tutorials below.
Upload your completed vectors into your Art Drives.
Y4IP Art Shared Drive>Your Folder>T3W3: Vector This!
Using texture brushes & Making your own textures
Using texture brushes & Making your own textures
3 ways to add textures
3 ways to add textures
Using photo textures and Blending Modes
Using photo textures and Blending Modes
Term 1 Assessment
Term 1 Assessment
Vector Design (Due: XX Mar, 2359)
Create a vector composition that uses signs and symbols to:
(Choose one)
(i) tell the history of SJI
(ii) celebrate the culture of SJI
(iii) project the future journey of SJI
The composition must be:
1024 by 768px (wallpaper size)
300px resolution (if any raster overlays are used)
full RGB colourspace
Pay attention to:
Depth of composition (i.e. use of space)
Colour relationships (i.e. consider restricted colour palettes)
Use of pattern, texture and/or typography to enhance meaning
Choose 1 from each category:
Technique
Image
Type
Image + Type
Perspective
Worm's Eye
Bird's Eye
Normal 2-point perspective
Layers
Image
Type
Image + Type
Colours
Analogous
Complementary
Triadic
Upload your completed vectors into your Art Drives.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
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