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Project 1 - 100 Points: University of Evansville - DEP

This document provides the assignment details and evaluation criteria for Project 1 of an Illustrator computer graphics course. Students are asked to recreate the outline of one of the 50 US states three times in Illustrator using different tools: live trace, pen tool, and shape tools. They must arrange the three representations together on an 11x17 artboard. The project will be evaluated based on correctly following specifications, skill level demonstrated, visual appeal of the representations, and timely submission of a printed project and electronic files.

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Project 1 - 100 Points: University of Evansville - DEP

This document provides the assignment details and evaluation criteria for Project 1 of an Illustrator computer graphics course. Students are asked to recreate the outline of one of the 50 US states three times in Illustrator using different tools: live trace, pen tool, and shape tools. They must arrange the three representations together on an 11x17 artboard. The project will be evaluated based on correctly following specifications, skill level demonstrated, visual appeal of the representations, and timely submission of a printed project and electronic files.

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University of Evansville DEPARTMENT ART 213, Computer Graphics Wed. 6 8:30 p.m.

Melissa Weisman, Adjunct Professor of Art 812.661.7859 [email protected] Office Hours, by appointment only


ILLUSTRATORSTATE SHAPE

PROJECT 1 - 100 POINTS

ASSIGNMENT: Choose one of the 50 United States. (You will be using the same state for projects 1-4.) Use Google to find an image of your state. You will then use Illustrator tools to recreate the states outline. ILLUSTRATOR PDF: Workspace > artboard overview; rulers, grids, guides; tool galleries; tools; workspace basics Drawing > live trace, drawing basics, drawing simple lines and shapes Selecting and Arranging Objects Importing, Exporting & Saving OBJECTIVES: Explore Illustrator Learn to master MAC Basics, Illustrators Workspace, Selection Tools, & Drawing Tools To refine software skills SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Must be printed proportionally on an 11 x 17" paper. 2. Must be created in one Illustrator file containing 5 artboards. (4 8.5x11 and 1 11x17) 3. You will be recreating your states outline 3 times using: - Live Trace adjusted from any default/preset trace option - Pen Tool for an accurate representation - Shape Tools to create a stylized look using at least 3 shapes 4. One 8.5x11 artboard will be for your original state file. Three 8.5 x 11 artboards, 1 for each of your representations. 5. One 11x17 artboard to arrange your 3 representations on to create a comprehensive presentation. 6. Please collect at least 5 images of state outlined based art for your Journal 7. Note in your journal, thoughts you have during this project. Short cuts or tricks that would make a similar project easier in the future. PROCESS: Think about how you are using the tools to create illustrations, compared to traditional drawing tools. (Pencils, scissors, using rulers, etc.) Also consider how these 3 individual illustrations could be viewed and presented as a collection. TIMELINE: Find inspiration / Sketch in your Journal Select Google image (You must use the exact image as inspiration for each of the first 4 projects) Setup Illustrator file, artboards, color mode, etc. Execute all 3 versions of your states outline on the computer Take notes in your journal while creating your projects Print final versions TURN IN: Printed 11x17 comprehensive representation Burnt CD containing .ai file, .pdf file, Google file, inspirations (located in a separate folder) Put Name, Date, and Proj. # on ALL items being turned in DUE DATE: January 30, 2013 @ 6PM

University of Evansville DEPARTMENT ART 213, Computer Graphics Wed. 6 8:30 p.m.
Melissa Weisman, Adjunct Professor of Art 812.661.7859 [email protected] Office Hours, by appointment only

PROJECT EVALUATION SHEET PROJECT 1

ILLUSTRATORSTATE SHAPE _____ / 5 Complete project turned in on time Proper Print Out(s), CD, any additional materials Burnt CD Containing all files in correct formats All Items Labeled Correctly Name, Date, Proj.# Document Set-Up Properly CMYK color mode, 5 artboards (4, 8.5x11 & 1, 11x17) Live Trace Did you adjust or just use default settings? Pen Tool Does it accurately represent the state? Are straight lines straight? Curves smooth? One solid line? Shape Tools (Use at least 3) Do shapes work together to create a visually appealing collage? Are circles perfectly circular? Are polygons & star shapes edited for best fit? Collection Are all 3 scaled proportionately to best fit on the 11x17 page? Skills Did you use new software skills and creative thought to meet project requirements and a visually appealing project?

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TOTAL _____ / 100 Comments:

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