Introduction to Graphic Design-Level 1 (2nd, 4th, 7th)

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"

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"

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.