Introduction to Graphic Design-Level 1 (2nd, 4th, 7th) Assignments
- Instructor
- Teacher Creswell Curtis
- Term
- 2024-2025 School Year
- Department
- CTAE
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
2.3 The Shapebuilder Tool
This week, we will learn about, and how to use, the Shape Tool, the Shapebuilder Tool, and the Pathfinder tools. These are advanced tools within Illustrator that allow for the creation of more complex designs.
Watch the "Shape Builder Tool Logo Design" video.
Open Adobe Illustrator and create the logo from the video on your own artboard.
The artboard should include your version of the S-shaped logo, complete with gradient fill color.
Save and attach the .ai file once complete using the file name "Shapebuilder Tool.ai"
Watch the "Shape Builder Tool Logo Design" video.
Open Adobe Illustrator and create the logo from the video on your own artboard.
The artboard should include your version of the S-shaped logo, complete with gradient fill color.
Save and attach the .ai file once complete using the file name "Shapebuilder Tool.ai"
Due:
2.4 The Pathfinder Tool
This week, we will learn about, and how to use, the Shape Tool, the Shapebuilder Tool, and the Pathfinder tools. These are advanced tools within Illustrator that allow for the creation of more complex designs.
Watch the "The Pathfinder" video.
Open Adobe Illustrator and create the complex shapes from the video on your own artboard.
The artboard should include examples of the following: Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, Exclude, Divide, Trim, Merge, Crop, and Outline.
Save and attach the .ai file once complete using the file name "Pathfinder Tool.ai"
Watch the "The Pathfinder" video.
Open Adobe Illustrator and create the complex shapes from the video on your own artboard.
The artboard should include examples of the following: Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, Exclude, Divide, Trim, Merge, Crop, and Outline.
Save and attach the .ai file once complete using the file name "Pathfinder Tool.ai"
Due:
Drawing Mario & other characters
Open Adobe Illustrator and the attached file for instructions on how to complete the activity. You will have 1 week to complete this assignment.
IMPORTANT: Some of the instructions/steps may be for Mac's or older versions of Adobe Illustrator. Remember, if you cannot find what you need, start by checking the "Windows" menu.
In this activity, you will use:
Shape Tool - To create shapes. (You will likely use the ellipse tool).
Pen Tool - To free hand vector paths. Remember, you will need to "close" the shapes.
Pathfinder Tool - To create compound shapes by adding shapes to each other and subtracting shapes from one another.
Shapebuilder Tool - To create compound shapes by drawing them together.
Layers Panel - Access this from the WINDOWS menu at the top of the screen. The layers panel allows you to rearrange items. The top of the layers list represents the front of the image. The bottom of the layers list represents the back of the image. Move items up and down the layers list to bring items forward on the artboard, as well as to send items backward.
REMEMBER, it is okay to struggle. Use those problem-solving skills I know that you have to figure it out. GIT GUD!
Save your finished work as an AI file and submit as an attachment to complete this assignment. Please use the file name MARIOPROJECT when you save your work.
For those that finish early, feel free to try an additional character of your choosing.
IMPORTANT: Some of the instructions/steps may be for Mac's or older versions of Adobe Illustrator. Remember, if you cannot find what you need, start by checking the "Windows" menu.
In this activity, you will use:
Shape Tool - To create shapes. (You will likely use the ellipse tool).
Pen Tool - To free hand vector paths. Remember, you will need to "close" the shapes.
Pathfinder Tool - To create compound shapes by adding shapes to each other and subtracting shapes from one another.
Shapebuilder Tool - To create compound shapes by drawing them together.
Layers Panel - Access this from the WINDOWS menu at the top of the screen. The layers panel allows you to rearrange items. The top of the layers list represents the front of the image. The bottom of the layers list represents the back of the image. Move items up and down the layers list to bring items forward on the artboard, as well as to send items backward.
REMEMBER, it is okay to struggle. Use those problem-solving skills I know that you have to figure it out. GIT GUD!
Save your finished work as an AI file and submit as an attachment to complete this assignment. Please use the file name MARIOPROJECT when you save your work.
For those that finish early, feel free to try an additional character of your choosing.
Past Assignments
Due:
2.2 The Shape Tool
This week, we will learn about, and how to use, the Shape Tool, the Shapebuilder Tool, and the Pathfinder tools. These are advanced tools within Illustrator that allow for the creation of more complex designs.
Watch the "Shape Tools" video.
Open Adobe Illustrator and create the shapes from the video on your own artboard. Your final artboard should have an example of each shape shown.
The artboard should include the following: rectangle, rounded rectangle, hexagon (6-sided polygon), triangle (3-sided polygon), star, flare.
Save and attach your .ai file once complete using the file name "Shape Tool.ai"
Watch the "Shape Tools" video.
Open Adobe Illustrator and create the shapes from the video on your own artboard. Your final artboard should have an example of each shape shown.
The artboard should include the following: rectangle, rounded rectangle, hexagon (6-sided polygon), triangle (3-sided polygon), star, flare.
Save and attach your .ai file once complete using the file name "Shape Tool.ai"
Due:
2.1 Intro to Vector Illustration (Pen Tool)
We will now start our introduction into using Adobe Illustrator to create vector-based graphics.
Download the attachment "Pentool-exercise.ai" to your computer.
Once you have opened the attachment: Use the pen tool to trace the practice exercises. When finished, save your work. You will be graded for accuracy. (Use the different color markers to distinguish whether to "click" or "hold" with the mouse button.) This should be completed by Friday Aug 30. Don't procrastinate! You will find this easier to finish if you can do at least two exercises each day Tuesday - Friday. This should be turned in as an attachment to the "Your Work" section.
Make sure to save your work! Use the file name [lastname.firstname.pentool]. You only need to keep the most recent version.
After completing this assignment, feel free to experiment with the pen tool in creating a design of your choice. The attachment titled "Trace Image Using PenTool..." shows an example of tracing the Pokemon character, Pikachu. You can attempt your own version using a character of your choice.
Download the attachment "Pentool-exercise.ai" to your computer.
Once you have opened the attachment: Use the pen tool to trace the practice exercises. When finished, save your work. You will be graded for accuracy. (Use the different color markers to distinguish whether to "click" or "hold" with the mouse button.) This should be completed by Friday Aug 30. Don't procrastinate! You will find this easier to finish if you can do at least two exercises each day Tuesday - Friday. This should be turned in as an attachment to the "Your Work" section.
Make sure to save your work! Use the file name [lastname.firstname.pentool]. You only need to keep the most recent version.
After completing this assignment, feel free to experiment with the pen tool in creating a design of your choice. The attachment titled "Trace Image Using PenTool..." shows an example of tracing the Pokemon character, Pikachu. You can attempt your own version using a character of your choice.
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1.6 Design Principles - Repetition & Consistency
This is a introduction/review of the principles of design. Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Repetition & Consistency.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Repetition." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "The Principles of Repetition in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Consistency." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
4. Open and view the video titled "Visual Consistency in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
5. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.6 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
6. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.6 Quiz."
7. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
8. Proceed to the next lesson.
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Repetition & Consistency.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Repetition." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "The Principles of Repetition in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Consistency." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
4. Open and view the video titled "Visual Consistency in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
5. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.6 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
6. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.6 Quiz."
7. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
8. Proceed to the next lesson.
Due:
1.5 Design Principles - Color Theory
This is a introduction/review of the principles of design. Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Color Theory.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Color." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Color in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and visit the website titled "Basic Color Theory." Make sure to take notes on the different vocabulary.
4. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.5 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
5. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.5 Quiz."
6. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
7. Proceed to the next lesson.
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Color Theory.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Color." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Color in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and visit the website titled "Basic Color Theory." Make sure to take notes on the different vocabulary.
4. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.5 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
5. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.5 Quiz."
6. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
7. Proceed to the next lesson.
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1.4 Design Principles - Alignment, Proximity & the Rule of Thirds
This is a introduction/review of the principles of design. Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Alignment, Proximity, and the Rule of Thirds.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Alignment & Proximity." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Visual Alignment in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the video titled "Understanding the Rule of Thirds." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
4. Open and view the video titled "The Rule of Thirds in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
5. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.4 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
6. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.4 Quiz."
7. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
8. Proceed to the next lesson.
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Alignment, Proximity, and the Rule of Thirds.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Alignment & Proximity." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Visual Alignment in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the video titled "Understanding the Rule of Thirds." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
4. Open and view the video titled "The Rule of Thirds in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
5. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.4 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
6. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.4 Quiz."
7. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
8. Proceed to the next lesson.
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1.3 Design Principles - Balance & Proportion
This is a introduction/review of the principles of design. Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Balance & Proportion.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Visual Balance." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Visual Balance in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Proportion." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
4. Open and view the video titled "The Principles of Proportion in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
5. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.3 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
6. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.3 Quiz."
7. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
8. Proceed to the next lesson.
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Balance & Proportion.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Visual Balance." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Visual Balance in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Proportion." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
4. Open and view the video titled "The Principles of Proportion in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
5. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.3 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
6. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.3 Quiz."
7. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
8. Proceed to the next lesson.
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1.2 Design Principles - Emphasis & Contrast
This is a introduction/review of the principles of design. Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Emphasis & Contrast.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Emphasis & Contrast." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Emphasis & Contrast in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.2 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
4. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.2 Quiz."
5. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
6. Proceed to the next lesson.
ELEMENTS of design are WHAT you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are HOW you use the elements.
This lesson will focus on the principles of Emphasis & Contrast.
1. Open and view the video titled "Understanding Emphasis & Contrast." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
2. Open and view the video titled "Emphasis & Contrast in Action." Make sure to turn on captions so you can read what is said.
3. Open and view the Google Doc titled "Lesson 1.2 Study Guide." Answer each question on a separate sheet of paper. Re-watch the videos if need be.
4. After completing the Study Guide, complete the Google Form Quiz titled "Lesson 1.2 Quiz."
5. Mark this assignment as "Turned In."
6. Proceed to the next lesson.
Due:
1.1 Elements of Design
This is a review of the elements of design.
Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are what you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are how you use the elements.
1. Open and view the Adobe Spark presentation titled "Elements of Design."
2. Open and view the PDF titled "Presentation_EOD" to review the elements of design.
3. Open and edit the Google Doc titled "Review_EOD" to answer six questions from the content in the PDF. Change the file name of the Google Doc to [lastname.firstname.elements]
For example: Mike Jones would save his Google Doc as "jones.mike.elements"
4. Open and read the PDFs titled "Sketchbook checklist" and "Sketchbook grade sheet." You will create a Google Slide to complete the assignment. Instead of using magazines, you may use images you find from the internet. Make sure to give credit to the website from where you found the image! Attach your "digital sketchbook" (the Google Slide) to this assignment with the file name of [lastname.firstname.sketchbook]
For example: Mike Jones would save his Google Doc as "jones.mike.sketchbook"
5. Mark the assignment as "Turned In."
Your recommended timeline:
Day 1 - View presentations. Answer review questions.
Day 2 - Create Google Slide "sketchbook." (Use the "create/attach" feature in Google Classroom.) Search for image examples based on the requirements listed in the rubric. Include citations for where the image was found. Write a short description of how the required design element was used in the image.
Day 3 - Continue sketchbook.
Day 4 - Continue sketchbook.
Day 5 - Finalize sketchbook. Submit and mark the assignment as "Turned In."
Remember:
ELEMENTS of design are what you use to make designs.
PRINCIPLES of design are how you use the elements.
1. Open and view the Adobe Spark presentation titled "Elements of Design."
2. Open and view the PDF titled "Presentation_EOD" to review the elements of design.
3. Open and edit the Google Doc titled "Review_EOD" to answer six questions from the content in the PDF. Change the file name of the Google Doc to [lastname.firstname.elements]
For example: Mike Jones would save his Google Doc as "jones.mike.elements"
4. Open and read the PDFs titled "Sketchbook checklist" and "Sketchbook grade sheet." You will create a Google Slide to complete the assignment. Instead of using magazines, you may use images you find from the internet. Make sure to give credit to the website from where you found the image! Attach your "digital sketchbook" (the Google Slide) to this assignment with the file name of [lastname.firstname.sketchbook]
For example: Mike Jones would save his Google Doc as "jones.mike.sketchbook"
5. Mark the assignment as "Turned In."
Your recommended timeline:
Day 1 - View presentations. Answer review questions.
Day 2 - Create Google Slide "sketchbook." (Use the "create/attach" feature in Google Classroom.) Search for image examples based on the requirements listed in the rubric. Include citations for where the image was found. Write a short description of how the required design element was used in the image.
Day 3 - Continue sketchbook.
Day 4 - Continue sketchbook.
Day 5 - Finalize sketchbook. Submit and mark the assignment as "Turned In."