Unit 2 Learning Aim A Task 2: Create a Logo
1. Open Adobe Illustrator
Either click on the icon in the dock or search for Illustrator using the magnifying glass in the top right hand corner of the scree
Either click on the icon in the dock or search for Illustrator using the magnifying glass in the top right hand corner of the scree
2. Open a new Document
At the top of the screen click on File > New
The box above should appear.
You should make sure:
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR WORK EVERY 5-10 MINUTES JUST IN CASE SOMETHING GOES WRONG!
At the top of the screen click on File > New
The box above should appear.
You should make sure:
- the document has a name
- the size of the document is A4
- Orientation is landscape
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR WORK EVERY 5-10 MINUTES JUST IN CASE SOMETHING GOES WRONG!
3. Working with Layers
You should always build up your work using layers. It makes it easier to find your logo components and makes it easier to fix mistakes.
To do this you must always label your layers with descriptive text. To do this double click on the text layer 1.
Type in some descriptive text.
You should always build up your work using layers. It makes it easier to find your logo components and makes it easier to fix mistakes.
To do this you must always label your layers with descriptive text. To do this double click on the text layer 1.
Type in some descriptive text.
4. Choose the Circle Tool
If you cannot see the circle tool in the toolbar (left hand side of the screen) then click and hold on the square to view the options.
If you cannot see the circle tool in the toolbar (left hand side of the screen) then click and hold on the square to view the options.