The first few steps of this project will familiarize you with the vector-based graphics program Adobe Illustrator. (More info about vector graphics). Then you will create an original illustration using color and texture. Techniques you can use include patterns, gradients, clipping masks of raster image files, brush definitions, width profiles, and effects. As a starting point for your illustration, you can use your work from Steps 2 or 3, your Avatar Collage, or another source. This illustration must be an original creation, so do not work directly from photos or other sources that are not your own.

1. • Consider the Figure/Ground relationships in your illustration.

   • Consider when you use Outline and when you use Contour

   • Consider the Design Principles we covered in Collage: Contrast, Juxtaposition, and Depth Cues

Required Materials: blank, unlined piece of letter-size paper (8.5x11 inches), and a pen or pencil.

1. Draw as many familiar, recognizable objects as you can on the sheet of paper in the time allowed. Number each object as you draw (1, 2, 3, etc.). Draw as simply as you can. You can start with objects you see around you. Continue drawing objects for the entire time of this exercise.

2. If you run out of things to draw, think of places you go (home, school, job, a park, a store, etc.) and the objects you encounter in each place.

3. If you run out of things to draw again, look at the objects you have drawn and think of types, sets and variations. For example, if you drew a car, now draw different types of cars (old, new, race car, minivan, etc.). Or draw different types of transportation (car, bus, bike, motorcycle, skateboard, boat, plane, horse, etc.). Or draw different parts of a car (tire, steering wheel, seat, engine, etc.).

4. When the instructor ends the drawing session, scan your entire drawing at 300dpi, save it as a JPG, and submit it to your DigiArt Course Folder.

*If you did not do this work in class and are doing it at home, draw at least 25 objects. If you do not have access to a scanner, take a clear, well lit photograph with a phone. Tape or pin the page to a wall to photograph it, to avoid casting your shadow on the page. Bring the page to the next class.

Mac Lab Scanning Instructions

Create an original illustration using color and texture. Techniques you can use include patterns, gradients, clipping masks of raster image files, brush definitions, width profiles, and effects. As a starting point for your illustration, you can use your work from Steps 2 or 3, your Avatar Collage, or another source.

1. • Consider the Figure/Ground relationships in your illustration.

   • Consider when you use Outline and when you use Contour

   • Consider the Design Principles we covered in Collage: Contrast, Juxtaposition, and Depth Cues.

To submit your project:

1. • Export one or more image files (PNG or JPG), at least 1200 pixels high or wide

   • Upload the Ai file and the PNGs to your DigiArt Course Folder.

   • Post the image files to your Workbook and include a written description, at least three complete sentences.