Agenda 3/24/14, 3/25/14

1) Sketch/write #182) Illustrator review:Symbol tools, creating original symbols, mesh tool3) Practice Symbol scene: Lady bug4) Illustrator Skills to Learn:mesh tool: creating 3-D fades and color,

specify mesh grid, highlighting a mesh object, editing mesh objects,

transparency, reflect tool (butterfly example)5) Complete Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape

Composition.6) Illustrator Assignment #2: Character Symbol Scene

Sketch/write #18:Browse the “Character Design” artists on

illustrationweb.com. Choose a second artist.1) Choose an artist that appeals to you-different than

s/w #17. Name the artist and describe their character designs. What is the style, color, techniques, etc.?

2) Explain what you like about this artist’s character designs.

3) Explain how this style could inspire your own character designs.

4) Draw one of the character designs of this artist in your sketchbook. Use color.

Adobe Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape Composition.

Name this: yourname_abstract.ai and save in your student home. All practice assignments will be turned in later.

Create an abstract composition using shapes, lines, and color:

• Use the basic shape tools, line tools, curve and spiral tools, fill and stroke, pencil tools, effects tools

• Use a color scheme: analagous, complementary, or monochromatic. Include shades and tints.

• Vary your color fill, stroke color, and stroke weight.• Manipulate shapes using the direct select tool (white

arrow)

Illustrator Assignment #2: Character Symbol Scene.

• Illustrate a simple scene with your original character that you have created. Use your original character.

• Turn your original character into a symbol.• Must see: different sizes, transparency,

rotation, and color of symbols.• Create a background with the shape, fill tools,

and/or gradient.• Use the mesh tool to add gradients of color

and highlights to create 3 -D forms! • Save it as “yourname_scene.ai”

Student Examples