The first assignment is a simple illustration (see below). Students are given an image that uses Text, Gradients, Blends and the Pen tool. They are to duplicate the illustration as accurately as possible using Adobe Illustrator. (Different fonts can be used.)
Save the illustrator file with your first inital and last name then drop it in schoology.
Evaluation:
1 point -- Saved as illustrator file titled with your name as stated above.
2 points -- Accurate colors
3 points -- Accurate placement of shapes and objects
4 points -- Accurate proportions
10 Points Total

Video tutorials are provided below:
Starting Illustrator and Drawing Basic Shapes
Direct Select Tool and Color Picker
Gradients
Advanced Gradients
Blending Shapes
Pen Tool
Type Tool
Type on a path
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