Class 07 & 08

Class Info

• Date: March 20, 2024/March 27, 2024
• Meeting Info: In Person

Topic

Midterm Project

Today, we will combine Pen Tool, Shape Tool, and Curvature Tool techniques to draw a poster. Make sure shapes are closed. We will use the Eyedropper to sample colors that will be demonstrated.

Objectives

What you can expect to learn

• Drawing from a Template
• Using Guides
• Creating Layers
  • Locking layers
  • Diming layers
  • Stacking Order of Layers
• Using Eyedropper to sample colors
• Changing Blend Modes
• Creating Blurs – Gaussian Blurs
• Feathering

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 Pathfinder Tools and Blend Tool and the challenges they presented.

Lab

Lab assignments are done during class time.

Do This in Class:
Setting Up the Midterm File

Create an 11 x 17 Tabloid File. Open the rulers (view > Rulers > Show Rulers) and drag a half-inch border all around the edges as a guide. Select three images from Google of a Disney Poster according to the demo. The file is prepared to draw on using the images as a template. Using the template, students will start to draw shapes and then fill in colors in shaped areas. Color modes, layers, and blurring effects will be discussed.

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 p.m. the day before class.

Each file should be saved according to the following naming convention. i.e., 1162_07_LastName.ai (Illustrator).

• Complete drawing the outline of the Midterm Poster. Make sure the Pen has no fill and a black stroke.

Vocabulary

Template, Layers, Gaussian Blur, Feathering

Resources

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