Vector shapes, implications for design, Adobe Illustrator, resolution free, tools, layers, compatibility. Filters, advanced tools. Notions of basic design, corporate image. Typography, Fonts, choice of faces. Dealing with printers, pantone colors, universal formats. Inkscape Open Source alternative
Explore: History of AI
Atomic Illustrator 1 / Advanced Illustrator / http://tv.adobe.com/
Typography: 18 rules for using text
Learning Illustrator CS and LYNDA.COM CC + CC
Shapes / Paths / Blob brush #2 / Pen tool #2 / Pathfinder / Shape builder / Swirl / Swirl 2 / 3D Logo / 3D Logo 2 / Clipping mask / Envelope Distort
Mesh tool / Self Mesh / Live trace #2 / Mesh Tutorial /
Scanner Darkly #2 / Waking Life #2 / Renaissance / Molotov / Pinup / Lichtenstein /
Propaganda from Russia / WWII American Posters // Yusaku Kamekura | Japanese Industrial Posters | 1920’s Japanese GD | Tadanori Yokoo | Design X | NASA Space Tourism Posters
Read: What makes a good logo? / Hidden Meaning in Logos / Bad logo designs
Explore Google: LOGO • Bauhaus
Explore Spoof Ads www.adbusters.org
Geometric Illustrator Effects:
3D Mesh Geometric Object in Illustrator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGSxInilo-4&t=309s
Geometric Line Art in AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCwmEfCsPdw
Blending Vector Art in AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqyNCFgLX8Q
How to Draw 3D Isometric Shapes Using a Hex Grid in AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfEcJu_YIw
Assignments
#2 CALLIGRAM Create a Calligram in Apollinaire’s way utilizing the pen tool to trace a preexisting image in Illustrator, converting the type to outlines
http://enmapineda.blogspot.com/2013/07/calligram-brida.html
http://krystaljayde.blogspot.com/2013/09/cinderella-calligram.html
http://lindseydavisart.blogspot.com/2013/09/calligraphy-project.html
http://nialibretti.blogspot.com/2012/06/calligram-fear-and-loathing-in-las.html
http://britsusan.blogspot.com/2015/10/words-words-words.html
http://vivianvnguyen.blogspot.com/2015/10/calligram-project.html
#3 LOGO Design 5 different versions of own logo, representing 5 aspects of your personality using vector tools in illustrator. Post the creative process, drawing and sketches on your blogs.
#4 BUSINESS CARDS Create a unique personal business card at 3.5×2″ , two-sided, that will incorporate each one of your logos. Do not use your real information to protect your privacy.
http://enmapineda.blogspot.com/2013/07/business-card-and-logo-4.html
http://meganelizabethdarling.blogspot.com/2015/10/business-cardslogos.html
http://amandaleijing.blogspot.com/2015/10/illustrator-final-sheet-of-all-logos.html
http://vivianvnguyen.blogspot.com/2015/10/business-card-project.html
http://jeslinrose.blogspot.com/2015/10/business-card-logos-final.html
http://taylorwsblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/business-cardlogo-design-project-5.html
#5 GRADIENT MESH Take a picture of a three-dimensional object in your room with your camera/phones, take a second picture of with that object (to prove it is yours) and then convert this object into vector shapes using gradient meshes. Bring the original AI files and the photos.
http://britsusan.blogspot.com/2015/10/working-with-mesh-gradients.html
http://amandaleijing.blogspot.com/2015/10/mesh-tool-side-by-side-comparison.html
http://matthewmoceikisart210.blogspot.com/2015/10/mesh-tool.html
http://meganelizabethdarling.blogspot.com/2015/10/pumpkin-mesh-project.htmlhttp://bloggingbybreanne.blogspot.com/2016/04/mesh-tool.html
#6 POSTER Exploring the history of poster design and the examples presented in class, create a poster using your own image using Illustrator’s tracing tools. 8.5×11″ 300 DPI.
http://krystaljayde.blogspot.com/2013/10/pop-art-poster.html
http://enmapineda.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-vector-poster.html
http://matthewmoceikisart210.blogspot.com/2015/10/poster.html
http://vivianvnguyen.blogspot.com/2015/10/anxiety-poster.html
Nia Libretti
• Look for Illustrator CS tutorials on the web and post the link of your three favorite tutorials on your blogs for future reference