exercise

The following exercise demonstrates some basic features
in working with vector programs.

It is for Illustrator CS users, future exercise would compare AI with open-source.

List of functions in the exercise:

• creating a basic blend
• setting default colors
• drawing a star
• creating a symbol
• applying the symbol using the symbol sprayer
• variations of the symbol
• spacing out the stars
• creating a clipping mask
• creating three rectangles for the final shape
• using the align feature
• using the pathfinder feature
• using the 3d effect
• creating the 3-d crayon
• adding a label
• cloning the crayon
• changing the color of the crayon
• applying transparency
• creating the crescent shape
• adding live effects
• wrapping text around artwork

I want you to see how you're dealing with this at home,
and we will crack it together in class.

download exercises files here
PC(.zip) | mac (.sit)