Illustrator Mug Template
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Express yourself!

Project Specs:
Adobe Illustrator
Document Size 24" x 36"

Using Illustrator you will create a portrait using vector tools. You can use a photograph as a basis for your artwork. Consider drawing from a photograph & then scanning the sketch as the basis of your illustration or using Photoshop to alter or distort your photograph.
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To complete this project you will determine a method and create your own illustrative style to create your original work of art. You may trace the photograph or create your portrait based off of a drawing you make from an image... remember the more you change the image the more original it will be. 

​The process of going from drawing to Vector Illustration - Putting it all together

Here are some tutorials to get you started, they vary in degrees of difficulty so pick a method you think you will be successful in completing. 

• Vector Stylized Portrait
• ​Pop Art Inspired Vector Self Portrait
• Monochrome Vector Portrait
• Retro Style Portrait
• Geometric WPAP Vector Portrait
• Low-Poly Portrait

Tools you may want to use to alter your photo first:
Posterizing an image
Levels to add contrast
Levels to add Contrast 2

Keep in mind you should make mistakes along the way... that is normal, just go back a few steps and try again or 'make it work!' 

Choose from this list: Significant Persons

Front:
You're Invited!​
Vista High School Art Expo
Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 3-7 p.m
Vista High School Gym
Student artwork, art contests and awards, photo booth, food, raffle

Back:
You're Invited! Our Vista High School art students and teachers would like you to join us for our annual Vista Art Expo. This is an opportunity for you to see the amazing art work of our VHS students which include Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, and Digital Photography. It will be a fun evening filled with art contests, Photo Booth, Food, and a raffle. 

Optional Text:
Every spring, at Vista High School the Visual Art Students, through this event, have an opportunity to showcase their amazing work.  This event also raises funds to sustain our quality art program.
 
This annual Showcase benefits our talented student artists to become active in the art community, highlights their talents, creativity and hard work throughout the year.

Templates:
Vistaprint.com - Oversized Postcard
Illustrator Vertical
Illustrator Horizontal
Photoshop Vertical
Photoshop Horizontal


Access Photos & Logos Here

Part 1: Practice

1. Download the Pen Tool Practice - DOWNLOAD and save it to Desktop: > Graphic Design > Vector Illustration (new folder). Open the file in Illustrator. 
2. Unlock the 'Pen Tool Template' Layer select the image and reduce the opacity to about 60%. Then, lock the layer. This allows you to see your own paths more clearly (think back to the 'Type Face'). 
3. Add a new layer and name it 'Pen Practice', this will be your working layer.
4. Watch the video 'Adobe Illustrator Basics: Pen Tool Tutorial'. You may pause and replay as you are completing your Pen Tool Practice. (This is another vid to check out or you can look up other tutorials on your own.)
5. Fill in each shape with a fill color when you are done completing the shape & make sure you are closing shapes.
6. When you are done export the file as a JPG, and Turn in to Google Classroom 'Part 1: Practice'.

​Part 2: Vector Fruit or Veggie
Now that you have a basic understanding of the pen tool, you will create an illustration of a fruit or vegetable to apply your Pen Tool skills.

1. Search for a source photograph and save to new Folder in Desktop > Graphic Design > Vector Illustration 
2. Launch Adobe Illustrator
3. Create New Document 8.5 x 11 inches
4. Place your image into your new document
5. Hold shift and re-size your image using the selection tool.
6. Lower the opacity to 'ghost' the image to make it easier to trace.
7. In the Layers Panel, Lock the image layer and name the layer.
8. Create a new layer and name it 'Vector Art'.
9. Save your document to Graphic Design > Vector Illustration > 02 Vector Veg (new folder) > lastname_firstname_veg.ai ​it is good to save often so you don't lose your work if the program crashes.
10. Select the Pen Tool and select the fill option to fill in your path with color. I like to draw with a line and when complete switch to fill.
11. Using the pen tool and its options, trace your image to create your vector fruit or vegetable. When tracing pay attention to shading and value to give your illustration depth and form. You should be simplifying your image.
12. When you are done export the file as a JPG, and Turn in to Google Classroom 'Part 2: Vector Fruit or Veggie'.​

Select a typeface from the list and sign up with Mrs. Olden:

Part 1 - Abstract Your Typeface:

1. Select your typeface
2. Download < the template provided here! (Graphic Design > 06 Typography > AbstractYourTypeface.ai)
3. Look at the letterforms, create abstract designs in the 9 boxes. (using clipping masks) The letter should be hard to recognize.
4. Add the name of your typeface & your name.
5. Print out & turn in to Mrs. Olden

Part 2 - Type Profile:

1. Download < the template provided here!
2. Research your font and find the information for the template.
3. You will also need to find an image of the typeface in use to add to your type profile.
4. Bonus Points - Create a 'Type Face' of your type's designer.

Research Resources:
ilovetypography | Stress | Classifications | Serif Categories | Typedia | ComputerArts Type Glossary | Linotype

Part 3 - Type Poster:
Program: Adobe Illustrator
Size: Tabloid - 11” x 17” portrait or landscape orientation

Typographic Poster TIPS:

• Go Big! Abstract your letterforms so the shape is the most important element.
• Use space - don’t feel the need to fill the entire document > sometimes space is a good thing
• Add humor, think of something clever!
• Use a limited color palette, 2-3 colors + b & w.
• Think of the poster as an advertisement. How can you represent the tone of your typeface in a modern and interesting way?