A-201 Project-3: Conceptual Vector

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Designer and Illustrator: Meina Guo / Luxun Academy of Fine Arts, China


Designer and Illustrator: Carly Robison / Truman State University

A-201 Project-3: Conceptual Vector
Project Description: Creating a conceptual image in Adobe Illustrator CS6
Project Requirement: Picturing and illustrating a montage with gradient mesh & 3d effect

Conceptual vector is one of digital illustration forms that conveys a visual representation of a design or an idea to print media or animation.

Required criteria when you prepare your work:

  1. Illustrating two objects or more.
  2. Merging two or more objects for a montage.
  3. Applying the gradient mesh for the project.
    (The usage of 3D feature may generate a better result as well)
  4. A concept should be clearly presented from your illustration.
  5. No text and photos involved in the composition, only contains the vector elements.
  6. No cartoon character involved in your concept generation.

Required tools and features
Pen Tool | Mesh Tool | 3D Effect (optional)

Detailed requirement of project finalization
• Format: Illustrator EPS (final printing file should be a PDF format)
• Paper & Output: Roll glossy or matte paper with an inkjet print.
• Print Size: 13″ X 19”

Project example
A. Mesh effects:
http://art.truman.edu/web/gallery/view_album.asp?gallery=469
http://pxstudio.us/student-work/digi-illustration/product/index.htm
B. Concept examples:

Project Example: Montage

http://pxstudio.us/student-work/digi-illustration/conceptart/index.htm
http://pxstudio.us/student-work/digi-illustration/landscape/index.htm
http://pxstudio.us/student-work/digi-illustration/ai-poster/index.htm

Date of Range: September 24 – October 10 (2 weeks)
Due Day: October 10, 2012