Illustration and Visual Narrative - Task 1: Exercises
01.09.2022 - 09.10.2022 / Week 1- Week 6
Lim Rui Ying / 0358986
Illustration and Visual Narrative / Bachelor of Design (Hons) in Creative
Media
Task 1: Exercises
LECTURES
Class Summary
WEEK 1
- Mr Hafiz introduced this module and guided us through the set up such as
joining Google Classroom, access to Microsoft Teams and learning
resources.
- We get introduced to Adobe Illustrator about the workspace and
toolbar.
- Before starting an artwork, we should be aware of the size and
resolution of the artwork and ensure they are precise.
- We also learn about the colour mode - RGB and CMYK colour.
- Introduction to Selection tool and Grouping
WEEK 2
- Mr Hafiz briefed on the Vormator Exercise and the requirements for
this exercise.
- Introduction to Pen tool and Curvature tool
WEEK 3
- We got feedback on Vormator Exercise from Mr Hafiz.
- Introduction to the Pathfinder tool and Rotate tool
- Project 2: Digital Triptych and HONOR Competition briefing is
conducted by Ms Anis
- Ms Anis gave us a lecture on Character Design Basics
WEEK 4
- Type and Shapes
- Shape builder and Icons
INSTRUCTIONS
TUTORIAL & PRACTICAL
WEEK 1
Selection Tool and Grouping
- Selecting objects: Selection tool and Direct Selection tool
- Selecting objects: Selection tool and Direct Selection tool
- Grouping and Isolation Mode
- Working with Layers
- Transforming objects
- Reflecting objects
- Lines and Strokes
- Working with Color: Fill, Stroke and Swatches
Exercise: create a simple illustration with the Shapes and Type
Tool
We created a lemon using Rectangle Tool and Eclipse Tool
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| Fig. 1.1 'Lemon' exercise |
WEEK 2
Pen tool and Curvature tool
- Pen tool: edit anchor points, create curves and corners
- Using the pen tool to create a Clipping Mask
- Refining the Pen tool: use key commands to move faster
Exercise: tracing Vormator shapes using the Pen tool
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| Fig. 1.2 Vormator shapes |
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| Fig. 1.3 Vormator shapes tracing |
WEEK 3
Pathfinder tool and Rotate tool
- Pathfinder tool: Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, Divide,
Exclude
- Creating overlay or shadow effects using the Multiply blending
mode
- Rotating objects in certain degrees using Rotate tool (R)
- Duplicating objects (Ctrl/Cmd+D)
Exercise: create a pattern using the Pathfinder tool and Rotate tool
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| Fig. 1.4 Blending Mode, Pathfinder tool and patterns |
WEEK 4
Type and Shapes
- Typing text using the Type tool (T) and converting text into
shapes
- Creating type expressions
- Shape Builder tool (Shift+M): create new shapes and erase parts of
simpler one
Exercise: create type expressions
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| Fig. 1.5 Type and Shapes |
Shape builder and Icons
- Applying skills learned in previous classes (Pathfinder tool,
Rotate tool, Duplicate, Blending Mode)
- Gradient tool
Exercise: create icons using the Shape Builder tool and Pathfinder tool
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| Fig. 1.6 Shape builder and icons |
WEEK 6
Chiaroscuro Exercise
- An Italian term which literally means 'light-dark'
- To study light and shadow of an object
- Applying skills and techniques learned in previous class (Pathfinder tool, Blending Mode, Knife tool, Pen tool, Simplify)
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| Fig. 1.7 Chiaroscuro exercises |
VORMATOR CHALLENGE EXERCISE (WEEK 2 - WEEK 3)
Vormator challenge is the ultimate challenge of creativity. It
challenges artists to create a visual by using eight vector shapes
within a given set of rules.
We are assigned to use the Vormator shapes we traced to create a
black silhouette of a character.
Rules:
- flipping, rotating,
duplicating and scaling the shapes in proportion is allowed
- free transformation of shapes is not allowed
- using black and white colours and one another colour (optional) is allowed
Example of Vormator Challenge:
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| Fig. 2.1 Monster world |
I came out with four characters for this exercise.
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| Fig. 2.2 Outcomes of Vormater Challenge Exercise, Week 2 (12/9/2022) |
Final Vormater Challenge Exercise
We are allowed to use the Pathfinder tool to enhance the shapes of the black silhouette of our character before turning in the final outcome.
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| Fig. 2.3 Final outcome of Vormator Challenge Exercise, Week 3 (15/9/2022) |
CHIAROSCURO EXERCISE (WEEK 6 - WEEK 7)
We are to conduct the chiaroscuro exercise using the image provided (the man on the right).
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| Fig. 3.1 Image provided |
Fig. 3.2 Final Outcome of Chiaroscuro Exercise (two colour combinations), Week 6 (9/9/2022)
In week 7 class, Mr Hafiz taught us to apply a texture to our chiaroscuro exercise and below is the outcome.
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| Fig. 3.3 Texture |
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| Fig. 3.4 Outcome of texture applied, Week 7 (13/10/2022) |
FEEDBACK
WEEK 3 (Vormator Challenge)
Mr Hafiz commented all designs are good. I could choose any one of them to submit for this exercise.
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