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Illustrator Tutorials

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Please watch the videos and recreate it in Illustrator.

Illustrator can be tricky to use and can get frustrating at some points. If you still need additional help, please let me know and I can work with you.

Activities

For each of the following videos (1-3):

1. Watch them and then Re-Create your own version using the given files
3. Upload your .ai and.jpg to the classroom for completion marks.

REVIEW - TGJ2O Illustrator Tutorials

If you have not taken the Grade 10 Program, then you need to watch and create all of these tutorials. 

* GRADE 11 Tutorials will be below the Grade 10. Scroll down below. 

MUST WATCH - Workspace

Students will learn the workspace of Illustrator.

Video will walk through the different menus, workspace presets, toolbars,  etc.

Students will also learn how to create multiple artboards.

Of you accidently delete your panels, there is a quick technique to bring them back in this video. 

This is a must watch before you start your tutorials. 

* There is no activity to complete for this.

1.Illustrator Tutorial -
Shapes #1

Students will learn how to use the shapes tool.

Class Assignment - Students download the worksheet and File > Open in Illustrator. Upon completion, upload your illustrator file to the classroom for completion marks. 

 

In the newest version of illustrator, you may not see the Control Pallet. 

Click on the top menu WINDOW, then WORKSPACE, then Layout and it will now be seen.

> DOWNLOAD Worksheet

2.Illustrator Tutorial -
Shapes #2

Students will learn how to use the shapes tool.

Class Assignment - Students download the worksheet and File > Open in Illustrator. Upon completion, upload your illustrator file to the classroom for completion marks. 

 

In the newest version of illustrator, you may not see the Control Pallet. 

Click on the top menu WINDOW, then WORKSPACE, then Layout and it will now be seen.

> DOWNLOAD Worksheet

3.Illustrator Tutorial -
How to use the pen tool

Students will learn how to use the pen tool,  create lines, adjust paths, and adjust bezier curves. 

Class Assignment - Students download the worksheets and File > Open in Illustrator. Upon completion, upload your illustrator file to the classroom for completion marks. Must do both.

> DOWNLOAD Worksheet 1
> DOWNLOAD Worksheet 2

4.Illustrator Tutorial -
Pathfinder

Students will learn how to use the pathfinder and arrange objects.

Class Assignment - Students will create the Elmo.
DO NOT need to create Cookie Monster.

> Upload your illustrator file to the classroom for completion marks. 

5.Illustrator Tutorial -
Clipping Paths

Students will learn how to create clipping paths for the boom box assignment.

                        > DOWNLOAD Graffiti Image

> Upload your illustrator file to the classroom for completion marks. 

6. Illustrator Tutorial -
Tracing Images

Here you will explore illustrator further. Find an image online and learn how to trace it. 

> HAND IN traced image

WATCH - Illustrator Tutorial 
Aligning 

Here you will explore how to align objects. It is very important that you watch this video as it can take your projects to the next level. 

You do not need to hand in anything for this video. Just watch and practice.

TGJ3M Illustrator Tutorials

If you have taken the Grade 10 Program, please re-watch those tutorials for review.
Then focus on working on the Grade 11 Tutorials. 

Illustrator Tutorials
HAND IN #1 - 4

#1 Illustrator Tutorial -
Typography

In this tutorial, students will learn how to create text with offset stroke, extended drop shadow and text on a path

> DOWNLOAD Worksheet

#2 Illustrator Tutorial -
Blend & Repeat

In this tutorial, students will learn how to blend shapes / typography and use the repeat functions. 

> DOWNLOAD Worksheet

#3 Illustrator Tutorial -
Pencil Extension (Text & Shape)

In this tutorial, students will learn how to use the pencil tool to al to create extensions on text and shapes.

> DOWNLOAD Worksheet

#4 Illustrator Tutorial -
Live Trace

In this tutorial, students will learn how to live trace images.

> HAND IN - Find an image online and live trace it. DO not forget to hit the expand button and clean up the image.

If you would like a clean background, make sure to remove the background in PS first, or you can make a clipping mask. 

WATCH- Illustrator Tutorial -
Slicing

In this tutorial, students will learn how to use eraser and slice tool and pathfinder for slicing and cropping.

This is for viewing and your knowledge. You do not need to hand anything in. 

ADDITIONAL TUTORIALS (below) -
based on assignments 

Tutorials for Eddie's Poster Design

Illustrator Tutorial -
How to create a poster design

In this tutorial, students will learn how to create your document size, rulers, guides, grid mode, and reset your workspace.

Illustrator Tutorial -
How to create a poster design #1

In this tutorial, students will learn how to use the shape tool, fills/strokes, working with text, aligning art boards, grouping objects and more. 

Illustrator Tutorial -
How to create a pattern design

poster design #1

In this tutorial, students will learn how to create their own custom patterns, use the pen tool and divide with the pathfinder. 

Illustrator Tutorial -
How to create a poster design #2

In this tutorial, students will learn how to work with the pen tool, adjust opacity, etc. 

Illustrator Tutorial -
Envelope Distort

In this tutorial, students will learn how to create designs using the Envelope Distort technique. Once completed, please upload your design to the classroom. Please try your own unique design. 

Illustrator Tutorial -
How to finalize design 

In this tutorial, students will learn how to finalize their design before it is ready to be printed. 

NOTE: DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK YOUR SPELLING BEFORE you create the outlines of the text. You will not be able to edit the text later. 

To check spelling go to the top menu EDIT > CHECK SPELLING

Tutorials for Vector Portrait

Illustrator Tutorial -
Tips & Tricks for your assignment

Students will learn some tips and tricks necessary for your vector portrait. You do NOT need to upload this to the classroom. HOWEVER > YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS VIDEO.

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