Joshua Woods
Digital Media
Vector Landscape
Conclusion Questions:
(REMEMBER TO ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES)
1. In as much detail as possible record the steps it took to create this project in Adobe illustrator. Use complete sentences.​ Try to recall as many of the different tools, processes and keyboard commands as possible.
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My first step in this process was opening Adobe Ai,then clicking create new going to print then electing letter.After that I started by adding in a background with a blue gradient sky using the gradient tool.I then added in a sun also using the gradient tool to customize the sun color.From there I added in a ocean using the pen tool to trace a real life ocean.Then I added in the sand/beach using the pen tool.I also added in the palm trees by tracing real palm trees then putting a 3D effect on them and then adding in some birds as well.From there I thought it needed more than what was presented so I added in a mountain background using the pen tool to trace a real mountain picture.I then added in some clouds/fog hovering above and around the mountain to give it a cool visual effect.
2. How do animators and color stylist use Ai in their profession?
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Animators and color stylist use Ai in their profession to design & create Characters,backgrounds,objects and anything else that can appear in an animation.
3. What type of landscape did you set out to create? Did your final product meet the expectations you set for yourself; why or why not?
The landscape I originally sought out to make was just a simple beach picture,but then I decided to add in some mountains into the picture as well.My final project did meet the expectations I set for myself because it went above and beyond what I planned.
4. Based on the learning target, "Apply refined observation and drawing skills to design and create a vector landscape with a foreground, middle ground and background in Adobe Illustrator by using gradients, image trace the pen tool and shape tool sprayer " what level of mastery does your project demonstrate (Exceeds, Meets, Needs Work, minimal understanding). Why do you think so? Make sure to provide specific evidence.
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I believe My project meets the expectations because I think that I did everything asked of me to complete,plus I added extra details and worked very hard on this project.