Vector tracing assignment

Assignment: 

Create a vector drawing of a simple everyday object - choosing one that has interesting shape, texture, lines etc and that will be easily recognizable by it's overall shape.

1. Create a sketch of the object - you can first sketch it on paper and then do a freehand sketch in Illustrator based on your drawing, OR you can create a freehand sketch in Illustrator based on the photograph you will be using to trace.

2. Trace a photograph of the object using the pen tool. Create various layers to represent different parts of the object. Label each layer and keep them organized. Remember that in order to fill in a shape, your lines need to end where they begin. Look for the little "o" when you have reached your starting point with the pen tool.

3. Create a colour version of #2.

We will be printing these to put up in the display case.

To submit:

1. Post all three on your blog - properly labelled in your blog post with a written analysis below.

Export as png files.

Written should include a paragraph that describes each of the three following points:

a) Elements and Principles of Design. 

Discuss the use of elements and principles of design as they pertain to your drawings. These heavily rely on line and shape, possibly texture and obviously colour for #3. Also look at variety, contrast, emphasis and unity. You may even have rhythm in your object.

b) Technical.

Explain what you did and how you did it. Be sure to name each of the tools you used accurately and to name each step along the way. Mention the use of layers, as well as file formats used to export your drawings.

c) Your opinion.

Describe which of the three you like the best/ think is the best design and why. Which "works" as a good design and which isn't as effective?

2. Submit to the drop off folder - All three with your name in the file name as well as which version.

eg. Name_Sketch_Object.ai  Name_Trace_Object.ai

Be sure to submit the Illustrator version so that I can see all the layers and how well they are labelled and organized!!

Due: TODAY by the end of the class. Tuesday.