Chapter 4: Editing and Combining Shapes and Paths
Chapter Objectives
- Cut with the Scissors tool.
- Join paths.
- Work with the Knife tool.
- Outline strokes.
- Work with the Eraser tool.
- Work with the Shape Builder tool.
- Work with Pathfinder commands to create shapes.
- Create a compound path.
- Work with the Reshape tool.
- Edit strokes with the Width tool.
Exercise
Objective
You will create a Robot image in Illustrator that effectively uses shapes and colors.
Grading (5 Points)
- Did you follow the instructions to complete the exercise?
- Did you use a variety of shapes?
- You used your creativity.
- Is the file saved properly?
- Is the exercise submitted on time?
Instructions
- Open up Illustrator and create a new document that is a letter preset and with a portrait orientation. (8.5in x 11in)
- Use the shape tools to create a robot looking like image. (See Example) Use fill, and stroke to help colorize the robot. Use the requirements below as a guide:
- Have more than 20 shapes
- Create a full body robot: head, arms, legs, etc..
- Use a color fill
- Use stroke options
- BE CREATIVE
- Save the file as an Illustrator document called: Ch4Ex1_(YourInitials)
- Submit your site in the Network Drive.
