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== Assignment == | == Assignment == | ||
=== Multi-panel Adobe Illustrator & raster/pixel comic === | === Multi-panel Adobe Illustrator & raster/pixel comic === | ||
| − | Building this week's vector (Adobe Illustrator) assignment and your previous pixel-based illustration techniques. Your next assignment is to create a 4 to | + | Building this week's vector (Adobe Illustrator) assignment and your previous pixel-based illustration techniques. Your next assignment is to create a 4 to 7 panel comic that illustrates one of your personal rituals or routines. |
| − | * You will assemble your final print-ready comic in an Adobe Illustrator file. | + | |
| + | * You will assemble your final print-ready comic in an Adobe Illustrator file (RGB). | ||
* You must use a mix of '''vector art''' and '''pixel-based parts''' to create your comic. | * You must use a mix of '''vector art''' and '''pixel-based parts''' to create your comic. | ||
| − | ** The panels/frames and any | + | ** The panels/frames and any type should be vectors created in Illustrator. You can make hand drawn type if you wish. |
| − | ** The artwork within each panel should be a mix of raster (pixel) and vector parts. | + | ** The artwork within each panel should be a mix of raster (pixel) and vector parts. Aim for at least one raster and one vector element in each panel. |
| − | ** You must use the techniques shared in today's class to fit your artwork into the comic panels of your project. | + | ** You must use the techniques shared in today's class to fit your artwork into the comic panels of your project, including layers and clipping masks. |
| + | ** This was shown in class and recorded here: [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20251124_MFAI_02_AdobeIllustratorTipsForMultiPanelVectorIllustratedStoryAssignmenmt.mp4 Adobe Illustrator Tips for Multi-Panel Vector Illustrated Story Assignment] | ||
* Any raster artwork in the Illustrator file should ideally be linked or embedded .psd files. | * Any raster artwork in the Illustrator file should ideally be linked or embedded .psd files. | ||
| − | ** If you prefer to use Procreate, you might want to move the parts into .psd files and link them. | + | ** If you prefer to use Procreate or Fresco, you might want to move the parts into .psd files and link them. |
| + | ** Raster artwork should be prepared at 300 ppi in RGB. | ||
| + | |||
| + | === What do I mean by "personal rituals or routines"? === | ||
| + | For this assignment, a "personal ritual or routine" is any small, repeated pattern in your life – something you do often enough that it feels familiar or automatic. It does **not** need to be dramatic or life-changing; everyday, mundane moments are great material. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Some examples: | ||
| + | * How you start your day (making coffee, scrolling your phone, feeding a pet, journaling). | ||
| + | * Your pre-work or pre-class setup (desk arrangement, playlist, tools, snacks). | ||
| + | * A late-night ritual (drawing before bed, gaming, watching videos, skincare, cleaning). | ||
| + | * A creative warm-up (gesture drawing, doodling in a sketchbook, color tests, writing prompts). | ||
| + | * A commute or transition moment (subway ride, walking home, riding a bike, waiting in line). | ||
| + | |||
| + | You can approach this in a realistic, humorous, surreal, or abstract way, as long as the sequence of panels clearly shows a repeated pattern or routine that feels personal to you and is appropriate for group critique. | ||
=== Dates & Timing === | === Dates & Timing === | ||
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=== Let's Confirm the Details === | === Let's Confirm the Details === | ||
* Week one is just sketches and any optional illustration/design explorations. | * Week one is just sketches and any optional illustration/design explorations. | ||
| − | * The finished project must be one well-formed Adobe Illustrator document with '''ONE''' 6" x 6" inch Artboard containing '''FOUR''' to '''SEVEN''' comic panels of your illustrated story. | + | * The finished project (week 2) must be one well-formed Adobe Illustrator document with '''ONE''' 6" x 6" inch Artboard containing '''FOUR''' to '''SEVEN''' comic panels of your illustrated story. |
** The comic panels can be in any arrangement or style that you prefer. | ** The comic panels can be in any arrangement or style that you prefer. | ||
| − | * All related sketches, assets, and working files should be uploaded to the Google Drive | + | * All related sketches, assets, and working files should be uploaded to the Google Drive. |
* Since the assignment will require linking to pixel-based assets, you will need to upload those to the Google Drive folder as well. | * Since the assignment will require linking to pixel-based assets, you will need to upload those to the Google Drive folder as well. | ||
| − | ** I recommend that you leverage linked psd files so that you can make updates as needed and have those updates show up in the Illustrator files. | + | ** I recommend that you leverage linked psd files so that you can make updates as needed and have those updates show up in the Illustrator files. |
| + | * Please name your main Illustrator file: <code>Lastname_Firstname_Comic.ai</code> | ||
| + | * Place all linked files in a folder named: <code>Lastname_Firstname_Comic_Links</code> and upload it along with your .ai file. | ||
=== The Process === | === The Process === | ||
| − | * You should create and assemble your illustrations directly in Adobe Illustrator | + | * You should create and assemble your illustrations directly in Adobe Illustrator, leveraging layers and clipping masks as shown in class. |
| − | * If you make parts in Fresco/Procreate/Photoshop | + | * If you make parts in Fresco/Procreate/Photoshop, you will need to import those files into your production Illustrator file on the desktop as linked or embedded .psd files. |
** Review the video from class (above) if you want to see an example. | ** Review the video from class (above) if you want to see an example. | ||
| + | * Your Illustrator document and all raster assets should be set up in RGB. Raster parts should be 300 ppi. | ||
| + | === Checklist for Week 1 Upload (Dec 1st) === | ||
| + | * Sketches (analog or digital) of your personal ritual or routine. | ||
| + | * Any initial illustrations, thumbnails, or story explorations. | ||
| + | * Upload to the Google Drive folder: | ||
| + | * Google Drive folder: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1V-npJm122Id1w3ovUoQsch2DU7WVEj0I&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20251201-multi-panel-vector-and-raster-rituals-or-routines-comic-sketches] | ||
| − | Upload | + | === Checklist for Week 2 Upload (Dec 8th) === |
| − | + | * '''FOUR''' to '''SEVEN''' comic panels on '''ONE''' 6" x 6" artboard. | |
| − | + | * Panels/frames and lettering are vector. | |
| − | + | * Each panel contains a mix of vector and raster (300 ppi RGB) artwork. | |
| + | * Illustrator file is set to RGB. | ||
| + | * Illustrator file named <code>Lastname_Firstname_Comic.ai</code>. | ||
| + | * Linked assets collected in <code>Lastname_Firstname_Comic_Links</code> folder. | ||
| + | * Finished production-ready comic Adobe Illustrator file and any related linked production assets uploaded to: | ||
| + | * Google Drive folder: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xS4feNLCX9FYoy3qgc1R3NvvOXxIHxF8&usp=drive_fs svaMFAI_20251208-multi-panel-vector-and-raster-rituals-or-routines-comic-final] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:33, 26 November 2025
Last Week
- InDesign Overview
- Intro to Vector illustration in Adobe Illustrator
- Illustrator Still Life Assignment
This Week
- We reviewed the Illustrator still life assignment, and I shared a few additional tips.
- New vector illustration assignment, we will discuss whats due next week.
Open Questions
Notes
Vector illustration tips & inspiration
- Adobe Illustrator time-lapse
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1sqFd0ol93_Vm6foAmmvcmGnnLLAuTFw
- Adobe Illustrator quick tips (good people to follow)
- Pixel Shadow Effect
- ollies_doodles
- Adobe Illustrator for the iPad tips
- Kaleb Gonyea
Video Notes
- Adobe Illustrator Still Life Drawings – Assignment Review
- Adobe Illustrator Tips for Multi-Panel Vector Illustrated Story Assignment
- Additional Adobe Illustrator Tips and Production Techniques
Assignment
Multi-panel Adobe Illustrator & raster/pixel comic
Building this week's vector (Adobe Illustrator) assignment and your previous pixel-based illustration techniques. Your next assignment is to create a 4 to 7 panel comic that illustrates one of your personal rituals or routines.
- You will assemble your final print-ready comic in an Adobe Illustrator file (RGB).
- You must use a mix of vector art and pixel-based parts to create your comic.
- The panels/frames and any type should be vectors created in Illustrator. You can make hand drawn type if you wish.
- The artwork within each panel should be a mix of raster (pixel) and vector parts. Aim for at least one raster and one vector element in each panel.
- You must use the techniques shared in today's class to fit your artwork into the comic panels of your project, including layers and clipping masks.
- This was shown in class and recorded here: Adobe Illustrator Tips for Multi-Panel Vector Illustrated Story Assignment
- Any raster artwork in the Illustrator file should ideally be linked or embedded .psd files.
- If you prefer to use Procreate or Fresco, you might want to move the parts into .psd files and link them.
- Raster artwork should be prepared at 300 ppi in RGB.
What do I mean by "personal rituals or routines"?
For this assignment, a "personal ritual or routine" is any small, repeated pattern in your life – something you do often enough that it feels familiar or automatic. It does **not** need to be dramatic or life-changing; everyday, mundane moments are great material.
Some examples:
- How you start your day (making coffee, scrolling your phone, feeding a pet, journaling).
- Your pre-work or pre-class setup (desk arrangement, playlist, tools, snacks).
- A late-night ritual (drawing before bed, gaming, watching videos, skincare, cleaning).
- A creative warm-up (gesture drawing, doodling in a sketchbook, color tests, writing prompts).
- A commute or transition moment (subway ride, walking home, riding a bike, waiting in line).
You can approach this in a realistic, humorous, surreal, or abstract way, as long as the sequence of panels clearly shows a repeated pattern or routine that feels personal to you and is appropriate for group critique.
Dates & Timing
- Week 1: On December 1st you will upload sketches (analog or digital) and any initial illustrations or story explorations to Google Drive.
- Week 2: On December 8th you will upload your finished production-ready comic Adobe Illustrator file and any related production assets to the Google Drive.
- Remember, Adobe Illustrator used for projects like this will most likely have linked files that you will need to include in the file upload.
Let's Confirm the Details
- Week one is just sketches and any optional illustration/design explorations.
- The finished project (week 2) must be one well-formed Adobe Illustrator document with ONE 6" x 6" inch Artboard containing FOUR to SEVEN comic panels of your illustrated story.
- The comic panels can be in any arrangement or style that you prefer.
- All related sketches, assets, and working files should be uploaded to the Google Drive.
- Since the assignment will require linking to pixel-based assets, you will need to upload those to the Google Drive folder as well.
- I recommend that you leverage linked psd files so that you can make updates as needed and have those updates show up in the Illustrator files.
- Please name your main Illustrator file:
Lastname_Firstname_Comic.ai - Place all linked files in a folder named:
Lastname_Firstname_Comic_Linksand upload it along with your .ai file.
The Process
- You should create and assemble your illustrations directly in Adobe Illustrator, leveraging layers and clipping masks as shown in class.
- If you make parts in Fresco/Procreate/Photoshop, you will need to import those files into your production Illustrator file on the desktop as linked or embedded .psd files.
- Review the video from class (above) if you want to see an example.
- Your Illustrator document and all raster assets should be set up in RGB. Raster parts should be 300 ppi.
Checklist for Week 1 Upload (Dec 1st)
- Sketches (analog or digital) of your personal ritual or routine.
- Any initial illustrations, thumbnails, or story explorations.
- Upload to the Google Drive folder:
- Google Drive folder: svaMFAI_20251201-multi-panel-vector-and-raster-rituals-or-routines-comic-sketches
Checklist for Week 2 Upload (Dec 8th)
- FOUR to SEVEN comic panels on ONE 6" x 6" artboard.
- Panels/frames and lettering are vector.
- Each panel contains a mix of vector and raster (300 ppi RGB) artwork.
- Illustrator file is set to RGB.
- Illustrator file named
Lastname_Firstname_Comic.ai. - Linked assets collected in
Lastname_Firstname_Comic_Linksfolder. - Finished production-ready comic Adobe Illustrator file and any related linked production assets uploaded to:
- Google Drive folder: svaMFAI_20251208-multi-panel-vector-and-raster-rituals-or-routines-comic-final
