Intro to Illustrator

Monday, January 30, 2012intro to illustrator


Intro to Illustrator


Design concept:


Simplification = stability


Color


Balance






Vector vs. Bitmap files


How are they different? What is the best application for each?






Tools and windows used


Tool


Selection vs. Drawing


Windows


Stroke


Alignment


Pathfinder


Swatches


Layers


Students will create:


1) recreate a known logo


2) create personal logo or family crest


4 tools