Agenda 3/5/15, 3/6/15 1)Sketch/write #18: Character Design Tips 2) Illustrator review: Symbol tools, creating original symbols, mesh tool (bug scene). Adding and subtracting anchor points, smooth vs. corner points. Creating a new character with unique details. 3) Illustrator to learn: specify mesh grid, highlighting a mesh object, editing mesh objects, transparency, reflect tool (butterfly example) 4) Complete Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape Composition. –Due Today 5) Illustrator Practice #2: 3D Pear – Due Today 6) Practice #3: in class bug symbol scene – Due Today 7) AI Practice #4: Your Original Character Symbol Scene

Sketch/write #18: Read the article “Top 40 character design tips: Part 1”. 1)List and write a brief summary of the 20 tips explained in part 1 of the article. Number each, name the tip, and explain it. 2)The author states that “characters require a story, a world and a purpose.” What will be your characters’ world and purpose? Explain where the live, how they interact, their purpose for being, their motives or goals, etc. 3)What contradictions could your characters employ? Explain at least two. 4)What colors will you use? Will there be a color scheme? What will the colors symbolize about your characters? Will it be realistic or subjective? Will the color be flat or 3D with gradients and mesh? Explain, explain, explain.

Adobe Illustrator Assignment #1: Abstract Shape Composition. Name this: yourname_abstract.ai and save in your student home. All practice assignments will be turned in later. Create an abstract composition using shapes, lines, and color: Use the basic shape tools, line tools, curve and spiral tools, fill and stroke, pencil tools, effects tools Use a color scheme: analagous, complementary, or monochromatic. Include shades and tints. Vary your color fill, stroke color, and stroke weight. Manipulate shapes using the direct select tool (white arrow)

Ai Practice #2: Unique 3D Pear Create your own unique Pear character using the pear template. Add your own creative details to make the pear original and creative. Give it facial expressions, accessories, clothes, limbs, etc. Give it a story – a place to belong. Give it a an environment, background, place to call home. Use the mesh tool to create 3 dimension

Illustrator Assignment #3: Character Symbol Scene. Illustrate a simple scene with your original character that you have created. Use your original character. Turn your original character into a symbol. Must see: different sizes, transparency, rotation, and color of symbols. Create a background with the shape, fill tools, and/or gradient. Use the mesh tool to add gradients of color and highlights to create 3 -D forms! Save it as “yourname_scene.ai”