1.1 Demo (Simple Illustration)

Exercise: Simple Vector Illustration

What You Will Learn

This exercise introduces students to Illustrator's workspace and basic vector illustration creation.

Topics covered include creating template layers, using the pen tool, changing fill color, shapes, applying stroke and navigating layers.

Tutorial Video

Instructions

Step 1: Download the attached .zip file first: Character1.tiff.zip

Step 2: Watch the linked video and follow along to complete this exercise. (Video is provided above) 

Follow the video to produce a similar design using the provided files (found in the .zip file).

Once complete, attach your final .jpg to this assignment using the filename and submission requirements below.

File Dimensions: 1000 px wide

File submission type: JPG

Filename: Lastname_Firstname_Ex# (this demo is 1_2).jpg, so if I were submitting the filename will be Clark_Stephanie_1_2.jpg

How to submit a file to a Canvas assignment. Links to an external site.

Objectives 

Students will understand how to create paths using the Pen Tool, stroke settings, and layers using Adobe Illustrator.

Outcome

Students will learn how to create a basic illustration using Adobe Illustrator and learn about defining visual characteristics in Illustrator.

Supplements

Adobe Tutorial: Practice using the pen tool Links to an external site.. 

Today's Tools Links to an external site. • Shape Builder Links to an external site. • Fill Swatch Links to an external site. • Stroke Swatch Links to an external site. • Pen Tool Links to an external site. • Convert Point Tool Links to an external site. • Selection Tools Links to an external site.