Computer Graphics

Mr. Kulzer


3-D Wild Duplication
First, students are taken on a 3 day tour of the Adobe Illustrator interface and drawing tools. Students follow along using the tools as the instructor shows them how each works.

For students who are absent, a set of video tutorials is provided below. (Scroll down)

The first assignment is a simple illustration. Students are given a file that illustrates the use of Text, Gradients, Blends and the Pen tool. They are to duplicate the illustration as accurately as possible. The original Illustration is shown below.

Evaluation:
2 points -- Accurate colors
4 points -- Accurate placement of shapes and objects
4 points -- Accurate proportions

10 points total

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Saving files

Start Illustrator

Drawing Basic Shapes

Select and Modifying Shapes

Fill and Stroke

Gradients

Blending Shapes

Pen Tool

Swoosh Hint

Type Tool

Type on a Path

Star and Arrangement