Why are we doing this?

Drawing in Adobe Illustrator with the Pen tool is a very useful skill to have because it allows us to draw anything we like using vectors instead of pixels. Remember that vector drawings can be re-sized without loosing any picture quality. Additionally, print-on-demand services are useful for artists hoping to sell multiples of their designs. This assignment allows us to practice both our Adobe Illustrator drawing skills and to better familiarize ourselves with a print-on-demand service.

Required supplies:

Adobe Illustrator
an internet connection (to use Zazzle.com)
$$$ – the cost of ordering your print-on-demand object

Objectives/Requirements:

You must create an Adobe Illustrator drawing using the pen tool that has a conceptual purpose for being on the object you select. For example:

Spring 2011, print on demand postcards, 4″x6″ each. Vector drawing assignment for Intermediate Drawing: Alternative Drawing Media course; Kim chose to print mundane activities from familiar locations on print-on-demand postcards rather than extraordinary activities from exotic locations

Spring 2011, print on demand beer stein, approximately 10″x5″. Vector drawing assignment for Intermediate Drawing: Alternative Drawing Media course; Charles chose to illustrate this beer stein with images of students vomiting after drinking too much

 Process:

– Present 3 ideas/sketches to the class for feedback
– Select a drawing to execute in Adobe Illustrator
– Submit the design on Blackboard for approval
– Once the design has been ok-ed, create an account on Zazzle.com and order your print-on-demand object
– We will critique all the objects as a class

Grading Criteria

2pt – Good conceptual reason for pairing this drawing with this object
5pt – Quality of the drawing (could it be more/less complex, could there be more line sensitivity, is it a good composition, etc)
3pt – creativity/originality (can be expressed through color choices, compositional choices, etc)