GRPH 100B - Advance Adobe Illustrator - Stage 4 - Lance Jackson
Assessment
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| Assessment Description | The first assessment begins with students recreating the Time Magazine cover (Jan. 2, 2012) by Shepard Fairey using Adobe Illustrator. Starting with a template students use basic Bezier curves to plot key anchor points to define the face. The use of correct typography in the magazine logo (outline type), headline type and secondary type is mandatory. Matching the cover’s color palette and using a gradient blend in the background completed the image. Completion (strong skills) are demonstrated by finishing the project using all of the above techniques. Minimal skill is shown with handing in a file with missing elements. None (no skills) is determined by a missing file. The complete course assessment will involve the use of the following tools. The above description is typical of the assessment for each tool. • Freehand drawing tools Brush tool and Brush libraries Blob Brush, pencil and eraser tools • Creating pattern fills • Gradient Mesh and Strokes • Image Trace • Live Paint • Appearances & Live Effects • Transparency and trapping • Symbols • Perspective drawing • 3D effects • Integrating Illustrator and Photoshop together • Graphs • Recolor • Animation • Save for Web review |
| Learning Outcomes | Demonstrate the use of advanced Adobe Illustrator techniques. 1. Conceptualize and create professional-quality illustration using Adobe Illustrator. 2. Analyze color separations and assess the trapping needs for an image. 3. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of advanced tools within Illustrator. 4. Create a seamless pattern tile, a custom brush and a gradient mesh. 5. Incorporate raster images into an Illustration. 6. Present their own projects and critique. |
| Number of Sections | 1 |
| Number of Instructors | 1 |
| Number of Students | 23 |
Data Analysis
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| Data Summary | 19 out of 23 students completed 12 or more projects correctly. The overall class reached a 85% success rate. |
| Analysis Summary | 82.6% of students achieved 85% success in completing 12 projects and the final project presentation. |
| Next Steps Planned | Expanded the syllabi to include Graph and Chart instruction in Illustrator. |
| Learning Outcomes | Please refer to 6e. |
Changes
| Details | 1. Presented new graph and charting materials for creating informational graphics. Brought in an experienced guest speaker, John Blanchard, to discuss his informational graphic work employing graphs and charts. 2. Updated course materials on a weekly basis to https://sites.google.com/site/illustratorspring13 |
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| Learning Outcomes | 1. Several students selected to use graphs and charts in their final project. 2. Students regularly accessed the site for class materials and other reference materials. |
Tentative Future Plans
| Term | Spring 2014 |
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| More Details | Continue to improve outcomes and assessment methods. Carry on with the changes and reassessment process that was established this past spring. |
SLO Details Storage Location
- HARD COPY - In a department filing system (department office)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - In my electronic filing system (hard drive or web server)
- ELECTRONIC COPY - On a department web server or shared document system