Class Info

  • Date: Wed August 29, 2023
  • Meeting Info: P116

Topic

Raster Vs. Vector and Image Resolution

Notice the differences from left file and right file.

We will begin by getting to know each other. The professor and each student will be given the opportunity to introduce themselves and share interests and backgrounds. We will review Class Syllabus and expectations for students. We will have a Question & Answer period.

raster & vector

Today, we will discuss the characteristics of Raster and Vector Files. The best use and best practices associated with them will also be discussed. File Formats, File Naming Conventions, and File Extensions will also be reviewed. We will begin to familiarize ourselves with Image Resolution.

Objectives

What you can expect to learn

Critique

Each week we will review homework assignments from the previous class. Students will participate in reviewing material and offering suggestions for improvement for their cohort.

Vocabulary

Pixel, Bitmap, File Extensions, File Naming Conventions

Resources

Here are some notes that you should read to educate yourself in the topic area described above.

01Vector_RasterDownload
01UnderstandResolutionDownload
01VectorRasterNotesDownload
01FileFormatsDownload

Lab

Lab assignments are done during class time.

  • Download these exercises for the Pen Tool in Adobe Illustrator
  • Take a picture of yourself using your phone or the camera on the computer.
  • Open Illustrator
  • Make the file 1024×768 
  • Bring your selfie into the illustrator – go to the top menu and select FILE>PLACE and find your picture 
  • Trace yourself using whatever tools you can: focus on using the basic shape tools to create your self-portrait
  • Delete the Raster (photo) image from the file before saving. Keeping raster images in a vector file drastically increases file size
  • Save the file as a .ai file
  • The file should be named like this: yourname_hw1.ai
  • Add text using the text tool – your name, your major, what you want to learn this semester

Some examples of Vector portraits.

The original Shephard Fairey (Obey Giant) “Hope” poster.

The meme. 

Can you tell the difference between the original and the knockoffs?

Homework Due Next Class: 

All work should be submitted by 5:00 pm the day before class.

Each file should be saved according to the following naming convention. i.e., 02_LastName.doc (Microsoft Word).