Agenda 3/28/14, 3/31/14

1) Sketch/write #202) Illustrator review: Adding and subtracting anchor points, smooth vs. corner points.

Creating a new character with unique details: Pear3) Illustrator Skills to Learn:Scanning and placing a sketch, live paint, vector building “point by

point”4) Complete Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape Composition.5) Illustrator Assignment #2: Practice Character Symbol Scene –

your own original character 6) Ai assignment #4: 3D Pear

Sketch/write #20:Review the artwork of Chris Leavens and read his article on “6

Things I think About When I’m Mutating a Rabbit.”1) Describe Leavens illustration style. Comment on use of form,

distortion, color, and world building (the story).2) Choose 1 artwork by Leavens that appeals to you. Describe it

or recreate it/draw it. Use color.3) Why does this artwork appeal to you? Explain. Use elements

of art and principles of design to discuss it.4) Name and briefly describe Leavens 6 tips to mutate his rabbits.

Number each and provide a brief summary.5) Draw your one of your own original characters 3 different times

using 3 out of Leavens 6 tips. For example 1 sketch will show your character with added body parts, your second sketch will have your character with human attributes added, and a third sketch will show exaggerated body parts.

Adobe Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape Composition.

Name this: yourname_abstract.ai and save in your student home. All practice assignments will be turned in later.

Create an abstract composition using shapes, lines, and color:

• Use the basic shape tools, line tools, curve and spiral tools, fill and stroke, pencil tools, effects tools

• Use a color scheme: analagous, complementary, or monochromatic. Include shades and tints.

• Vary your color fill, stroke color, and stroke weight.• Manipulate shapes using the direct select tool (white

arrow)

Illustrator Assignment #2: Character Symbol Scene.

• Illustrate a simple scene with your original character that you have created. Use your original character.

• Turn your original character into a symbol.• Must see: different sizes, transparency,

rotation, and color of symbols.• Create a background with the shape, fill tools,

and/or gradient.• Use the mesh tool to add gradients of color

and highlights to create 3 -D forms! • Save it as “yourname_scene.ai”

Ai Practice #3: Unique 3D Pear• Create your own unique Pear character using

the pear template.• Add your own creative details to make the

pear original and creative.• Give it facial expressions, accessories,

clothes, limbs, etc.• Give it a story – a place to belong.• Give it a an environment, background, place

to call home.• Use the mesh tool to create 3 dimension