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This "Adobe Illustrator Mastery" bundle includes all instructional resources for the following lessons: Basic Shapes in IllustratorGradients & Preset Patterns in IllustratorIntroduction to Pathfinders in IllustratorShape Builder Mastery in IllustratorGreeting Card Project Recommended Timeline: 8-10 classes, depending on length and layout of class. Each resource includes an Illustrator file to help students get started. Each resource has supporting handouts for students to guide them through the

Teach your students how to create and manipulate gradients and preset patterns in Adobe Illustrator. Use the provided instructional videos, or use direct instruction to guide them through the provided Adobe Illustrator worksheet. Lesson OverviewThis mini lesson is one of the beginning lessons that I guide students through when first learning Adobe Illustrator. Teach students how to apply gradients to shapes, change the direction, type and color(s) of the gradient, apply patterns to shapes, and c

Need a complete unit on Intro to Photography? This unit was designed for use with a Principles of AV, Graphic Design or Digital Media course, but can be adapted to any course selection. All items can be customized to fit your content needs.Suggested pace (45 minute classes): approx. 5 classesThis product includes:Digital Lesson Slideshow Guided Fill-in-the-blank Digital Student Notes One-pager Lesson Scope and SequenceStudent Individual Summative Activity Student/Group Summative Project 30 Forma

Lesson OverviewThis lesson comes after the students have learned how to create shapes in illustrator. It can come after they have learned the pen tool or pathfinders, however it does not require any knowledge of drawing tools in Illustrator.  The shape builder tool is one of the most powerful tools in Illustrator, and students typically choose it over pathfinders and pen tool when first learning Illustrator.  Students will receive a worksheet to practice shape building, including uniting shape

This lesson introduces the concept of design thinking and the ideation process. This lesson can be done without any prior knowledge of graphic design, or incorporated later in the year after digital design skills are built.  Students will be introduced to the definition of ideation, as well as the ideation process ( defining the goal/problem, gathering inspiration, brainstorm, evaluate & refine, prototype) through a slideshow presentation PDF. They will then get with a group or partner and compl

This project feeds off of learning the basics in Adobe Illustrator, and puts student knowledge into application through the creation of a tangible product: a 5 x 7 in greeting card!   Students will use what they know about creating and manipulating shapes and drawing tools in Illustrator to create a greeting card. They will then learn and apply skills for prototyping and manufacturing by using a ruler and x-acto knife to trim and fold their completed card.  This lesson has everything you need

Lesson OverviewThis lesson I hit after teaching the shape tools, gradients & present patterns, and selection tools, and before a logo project. This lesson will introduce the Pathfinders and a little bit of the Shape Builder in order to form complex shapes. There are 3 separate activities included: introduction tutorial, partner application of understanding, and independent practice. The included worksheet is an Adobe Illustrator demo file. It can be sent to students, or used as a teacher demo

Teach your students how to create and manipulate basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. Use the provided instructional videos, or use direct instruction to guide them through the provided Adobe Illustrator worksheet. Lesson OverviewThis mini lesson is one of the first lessons that I guide students through when first learning Adobe Illustrator. Teach students how to create everything from rectangles and ellipses, to 20-pointed stars and various polygons.  The included worksheet is an Adobe Illustra

This Product includes: Copyright slideshowStudent Guided NotesNotes Answer Key 2 Bonus extended activities This lesson was specifically designed for Graphic Design or digital media course, but can be modified to fit your course needs. Check out our FULL copyright bundle with 7 more activities, review resources, and completed tests on TPT!

Introduction to Clipping Masks in Photoshop Unit LessonEnjoy this resource for an introduction lesson and application of Clipping Masks in Photoshop. Assignment instructions are fully editable to customize for your course.This product includes:  Lesson Planning GuideOne-Pager Clipping Mask “Cheat Sheet”Introduction to Clipping Masks: Demo .PSD Document & Demo VideoClipping Mask Name Assignment with written and video instructional support & rubricClipping Mask Pick Two Assignment (extended learni

Stop hearing the dreaded "What are we doing today?" with a consistent, visually engaging daily agenda slide!This product includes winter-themed daily agenda slides + one bonus activity slide with a removable embedded timer.All text is editable to customize for your lesson needs.This product includes: Date/subject headlineDaily objective(s)2 Auxiliary sections for: bellringer, question of the day, word of the day, closing task, quote of the day, exit ticketsDaily Agenda Task ListBonus Activity S

Tired of hearing, "What are we doing today?" Here is your EASY, customizable solution!!! Create a consistent, visually engaging Daily agenda board for your students! This product includes 6 eye-catching, fall-themed Daily Agenda Google Slidesᵀᴹ + 6 matching Activity Slides with a removable embedded timer.All titles and text are editable to fit your lesson needs. Digital Download includes PDF with Copy link for easy access through your Google Driveᵀᴹ.Example Slides include: Date/Class Subject He

Stop hearing the dreaded "What are we doing today?" with a consistent, visually engaging daily agenda slide!This FREE product includes one Halloween-themed daily agenda slide + one bonus activity slide with a removable embedded timer. All text is editable to customize for your lesson needs.This product includes: Date/subject headlineDaily objective(s) 2 Auxiliary sections for: bellringer, question of the day, word of the day, closing task, quote of the day, exit ticketsDaily Agenda Task ListBo