How to obtain your "Intro Adobe Illustrator Badge"
Thank you for your interest in Adobe Badging here at the University of Arizona. To obtain your Adobe Illustrator workshop badge, please ensure you are an enrolled student, and then follow the instructions below:
If you were unable to attend our online or in-person workshop you can visit our Intro to Adobe Illustrator resource page by clicking the button below. It includes step-by-step instructions as well a recording of one of the sessions being taught. Use this as a guide to completing your badge requirements!
Creating a Retro Character in Adobe Illustrator
Creating a character in Adobe Illustrator is your artistic playground, where your imagination takes the lead. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a seasoned designer, Illustrator is your canvas. In this session, we'll explore a variety of tools, from the precise Pen and Pencil tools to the versatile Shape Builder and Shape tools, along with the versatile Pathfinder tool.
- Import or Place the Character Reference: Start by opening Adobe Illustrator and creating a new document. Import the reference image of the character you want to replicate using the "File > Place" command.
- Create a New Layer: In the Layers panel, establish a new layer dedicated to your character, keeping it separate from the reference image.
- Tracing with Pen Tool: Utilize the Pen Tool (P) to trace the character's outlines, shapes, and details, creating paths by clicking and dragging to form curves.
- Adjust Stroke and Fill: Once you've created paths, modify the Stroke and Fill settings in the Control panel, possibly eliminating the stroke and applying a fill color to match the character.
- Use Shapes: For geometric components like eyes, mouth, or clothing, employ basic shape tools like the Ellipse Tool (L) and Rectangle Tool (M).
- Have some fun with it!
Submitting your Retro Character Design
- Click on the "Badge Request" link below and fill out the required information.
- Upload your .jpeg or .png of your Retro Character design and press "Submit."
- Allow up to 2 weeks for badge processing.
We appreciate your dedication to learning and creativity, and we hope you continue to explore the exciting world of Adobe software. Stay tuned for more upcoming workshops and events!