Unit 11: Outlining Type
Unit 11: Outlining Type - Create outlines of text, Use the pathfinder tool to combine shapes of letters.
1. Create 5 different combinations of text on one sheet. 8.5 x 11 (white background)
2. Use 5 different fonts
3. Use 5 complimentary color schemes. For example: Violet and Yellow, Blue & Orange, Red & Green, Pink and Light Green (tints), Yellow-Orange & Blue-Violet etc.
4. Place a gradient within each set of text.
5. Submit at the end of class tomorrow.
1. Create 5 different combinations of text on one sheet. 8.5 x 11 (white background)
2. Use 5 different fonts
3. Use 5 complimentary color schemes. For example: Violet and Yellow, Blue & Orange, Red & Green, Pink and Light Green (tints), Yellow-Orange & Blue-Violet etc.
4. Place a gradient within each set of text.
5. Submit at the end of class tomorrow.
Unit 11: Exercise - Create a "Graffiti Wall" using Outlines with Text and the Pathfinder Tool to Combine Letter Shapes
- Use a brick wall background
- Lock the wall on a layer
- Add a layer with text (your name perhaps), Create Outlines, Blend letters into one shape using the Unite command on the Pathfinder toolbar
- Create an interesting color arrangement
- Use transparency tool/opacity to lighten the Graffiti lettering
- Try using the Brush library to discover different kinds of Strokes that could give a Graffiti "sprayed" look to your design
Unit 11: Project - Demonstrate proficiency with converting type to outlines.
USING YOUR NAME AND A SHORT PHRASE.
Unit 11 Assignment - 3 class periods http://staff.4j.lane.edu/~eagen/gd1/ai_tutorials/11outlining_type/assignment_outlining_type.mp4
Demonstrate proficiency with converting type to outlines.
_ Use only type.
_ Create a type (text) design USING YOUR NAME AND A SHORT PHRASE.
_ Clearly demonstrate use of PATHFINDERS and TWEAKING LETTERS.
_ Use different fonts, colors, gradients, and strokes!!!!!!
_ Use the direct select tool to tweak letters!!
_ Try using a "hard" shadow!!! Copy the text, turn it black, place it offset from your original type and send it behind.
_ Remember that you know how to rotate, shear, reflect. You know how to alter strokes. You know how to use gradients. You know how to adjust text leading and letter spacing.
This is a 2 class period assignment for a reason. The expectation is that you are using the skills you've learned to demonstrate that you are proficient with all of what you have learned so far!!
Demonstrate proficiency with converting type to outlines.
_ Use only type.
_ Create a type (text) design USING YOUR NAME AND A SHORT PHRASE.
_ Clearly demonstrate use of PATHFINDERS and TWEAKING LETTERS.
_ Use different fonts, colors, gradients, and strokes!!!!!!
_ Use the direct select tool to tweak letters!!
_ Try using a "hard" shadow!!! Copy the text, turn it black, place it offset from your original type and send it behind.
_ Remember that you know how to rotate, shear, reflect. You know how to alter strokes. You know how to use gradients. You know how to adjust text leading and letter spacing.
This is a 2 class period assignment for a reason. The expectation is that you are using the skills you've learned to demonstrate that you are proficient with all of what you have learned so far!!