Type Object

due: Friday 3/4/2022

(30 points)

  1. Find and save an object on the good old interwebs that you would like to use as a guide. If you prefer you can also free hand the object!

  2. open up an Illustrator document no bigger than 8x10 inches

    • If you wish to create a square image, do not exceed 10x10 inches

  3. Drag your guide image on your document

    • Lock the layer

  4. Make a new layer to start your first text layer

    • If you want to dim the background objects you change your layer into isolation mode

      • Click on the three lines in the top right corner of your layers panel and select isolation mode. This should dim all of the other objects in your document

  5. Stead of using lines and shapes (as we have been doing for the past few weeks) you will be using text to create the components of your image

    • Use any of the type tools we discussed in class to create your project

      • Don’t forget to use the Character panel to help with spacing!

  6. If you want to further distort your text you can use the Free Transform tool

    • This tool is located on the left toolbar and will allow you to play with perspective along with warping the text however you like

      • You will see a different looking box around your text layer

      • This box will allow you to drag your text around to fit your shape guide.

      • Try clicking and dragging the blue dots to see what that does.

      • Try clicking and dragging the inside of the text to see what that does.

  7. Repeat steps 4-6 until you have filled in your guide shape

  8. Lastly, give your image a different color background. You can create other objects using our other tools but your type should be the main focus!

  9. Save your image as a JPG or PDF file and rename: Type.Object_yourinitials


Pen Tool Tourist Map

Due: Tuesday 2/15/22

(45 points)

After practicing both shape, line, pen and pathfinder tools in Illustrator we are due for an art project! For this project you will be selecting a city to create a tourist map with small illustrations of landmarks and decorations. You will need to use all of the tools we have learned so far to create your Illustration. 

To start your project go to Google Maps, select the city you want to illustrate and take a screenshot. Keep in mind that you can do a section of the city, please see the attached examples. Bring your screenshot into Illustrator, lock the layer and use the pen tool to outline the city and add in the main city roads. Once you have the base of your city you will need to add in 5 landmarks / attractions and 3 additional decorations ex: trees, people, cars, benches, animals, etc. You are allowed to find clip art images and trace them in illustrator using the pen tool or shape tools. 

 

Requirements:

  • Outline of a city along with the major roads and streets

    • Choose a color theme to work with

  • 5 landmarks or attractions

  • Text labeling each landmark or attraction

  • 3 additional decorations (ex: trees, people, cars, benches, animals, etc.)

  • Name of the city, state (if applicable), and country

What to turn in:

  • PDF file renamed as: TouristMap_yourinitals.PDF

 

here is another resource to help you identify major roads in your city!

Check out this link!