Class 05

Class Info

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Homework Due This Class

• Use the 04PenTemplate and trace over the template on the drawing layer to practice using the pen tool.
• In the 04Pear.ai template, draw a pear following the template. This was demonstrated in class.

Topic

Gradients and Type

Today, we will be using and creating Custom Gradients and working with Type in Illustrator

Objectives

What you can expect to learn

• Types of Gradients
  • Linear
  • Radial
  • Freeform
  • Mesh Gradients
• Assigning A Gradient
  • Angle of Gradient
  • Reversing a Gradient
  • Changing the location of Color Stops
  • The opacity of Color Stops
  • Duplicating A Color Stop
  • Deleting A Color Stop
  • Creating a Rich Black
  • Saving a Gradient
• Working with Type
  • Point Type
  • Area Type
  • Importing Text
  • Understanding Text Flow, Text Reflow and Threading Text
  • Resizing the Text Area
  • Changing Text Attributes
  • Changing Font Color and Font Size
  • Sampling Text
  • Creating Text on a Path and Shapes

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. This week we discuss the use of the Pen Tool and its challenges.

Lab

Lab assignments are done during class time. Create a Circle and place Text on a Path to create your own button. A demonstration will be provided in class.

Discussion:

Each week you will need to respond to two questions posted. This is a requirement for participation part of your grade.

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., 05_LastName.ai (Illustrator).

• Use the 05Water.ai file and the 05Leaf.ai file provided and change all the colors to your own choices. Samples and demonstrations will be shown in class. Remember the source of light comes from the top. Save it in the correct naming convention and email it for your folder.

Vocabulary

Gradients – Linear, Radial and Freeform, Point type, Area Type, Attributes, Threading Text.

Resources

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