June 5th, 2006
| Date |
Day |
Description |
| 5/22/06 |
Mon |
Adobe pen tool rules; pen tool practice; object basics |
| 5/23/06 |
Tue |
Combining shapes; pathfinder and shape operations |
| 5/24/06 |
Wed |
Transformations; Custom views; Identity project overview & thumbnails |
| 5/25/06 |
Thu |
Fill & stroke; Pantone colors; swatch libraries; work on identity project |
| 5/26/06 |
Fri |
Quiz 1; work on identity project |
| 5/30/06 |
Tue |
Gradients; work on identity project |
| 5/31/06 |
Wed |
CRITIQUE IDENTITY PROJECT; Thumbnails for ZOO project |
| 6/1/06 |
Thu |
Join and split paths; scissors and knife; work on Zoo project |
| 6/2/06 |
Fri |
Quiz 2; work on Zoo project |
| 6/5/06 |
Mon |
Blending shapes; blending strokes |
| 6/6/06 |
Tue |
Working with layers |
| 6/7/06 |
Wed |
CRITIQUE ZOO PROJECT; overview of Map project |
| 6/8/06 |
Thu |
Custom stroke and dash effects; layer styles; work on map |
| 6/9/06 |
Fri |
Patterns and borders; Symbols and styles; work on map |
| 6/12/06 |
Mon |
Linking and embedding images; work on map |
| 6/13/06 |
Tue |
Work on map |
| 6/14/06 |
Wed |
CRITIQUE MAP PROJECT; Thumbnails for gradient project |
| 6/15/06 |
Thu |
Filters and effects; gradient mesh; work on gradient project |
| 6/16/06 |
Fri |
Quiz 3; Appearance palette; work on gradient project |
| 6/19/06 |
Mon |
Masks and transparency; work on gradient project |
| 6/20/06 |
Tue |
Work on gradient project |
| 6/21/06 |
Wed |
CRITIQUE GRADIENT PROJECT; Sketches for self-portrait project |
| 6/22/06 |
Thu |
Work on self-portrait |
| 6/23/06 |
Fri |
Work on self-portrait |
| 6/26/06 |
Mon |
Final quiz; Self portrait is due |
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February 2nd, 2006
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is an introduction to vector illustration using the leading software product: Adobe Illustrator CS. Emphasis will be placed on mastering Illustrator techniques using the pen tool, layers, combining shapes, simulation of spatial depth, PostScript image preparation for commercial printing and concepts of good design
INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD:
A course syllabus and calendar are provided. Printed guidelines and requirements are provided for each creative project. Project deadlines are important and must be respected. Late projects result in grading penalties.
Course material and learning experiences are provided through lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, reading, exercises, creative projects and critiques. A strong emphasis is placed upon individual assistance for technical and creative development.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
You will understand the use of vector graphics using the Illustrator pen tool and the place of vector graphics in the world of graphic design.
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