Overview

You will be creating a robot vector character of your choice. It is key that you show your knowledge of tools like the pathfinder tool, shape builder, fill/stroke, creating shapes and using color theory. Remember that these robots are just a combination of a series of shapes put together to create a complex character. Also, a robot doesn’t need to look like your standard “robot”. Maybe a robot has hair or maybe it is an animal?​

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Objective - What is the problem I need to solve?

• How will I make complex shapes from basic shapes?

• How will I grow my skills more than I have done on other Illustrator projects?

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Project Requirements

• Sketch and references images are embedded 

• Layers are created and are named correctly.

• A background is created

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Project Help

• Create Screws

• Create Buttons

• Create Metallic Look

• Create Glossy Look

• Creating a Shadow

 

Step 1: Brainstorming Steps

1. Create a new folder inside your Final folder and name it “Robot”.

2. Create a new Google Doc inside your Mosaic folder and copy and paste the Robot Creative Brief into this new doc.

3. Fill out the top of the Creative Brief and title it by clicking on Untitled Document. 

4. Complete the Creative Brief brainstorming steps.

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Step 2: Project Steps

1. Create an AI file that is 8.5x11” or 11x8.5”. 

2. Upload your sketch or reference photo into Illustrator and embed it. Use your sketches to help you create your designs. You will lose points if you don’t do this. 

3. Sketches and reference photos are kept on their own layer so Mr. Wiant can see the original ideas compared to your final design. It is best to lock this layer and name it.

4. Begin to use your Illustrator knowledge to create your robot and add emotions by using color theory. 

 

Step 3: Turn In Directions

1. Save your Illustrator file as “lastName_robot.ai”. 

2. Export your file as a JPG by going to File>Export>Export As and changing the format to JPG. 

3. Make sure to check the Use Artboards box on the bottom left. If you don’t, you will not have a nice rectangle design and you will lose points.

4. Save your JPG file using the settings below:

              - Color Model: RGB

              - Quality: 10

              - Resolution: 300

5. Place both the JPG and the Illustrator files into your project. 

6.Submit Final Checklist in Schoology.