Technical Training Video

I learned how to view the outlines of all objects in illustrator, in front and behind, as well as how to manipulate objects directly, or the entire object. You can use Illustrators shape tools to create geometric shapes. Also, you can drag shapes into their desired size, or make them by specific dimensions. The pen tool develops anchor points, connecting them by a series of lines, every object has a stroke and a fill. The pen tool can also provide soft edges and fluid shapes. The paintbrush tool uses a selection of brush options to drastically effect the line created by the paintbrush tool itself. A low fidelity in the paintbrush tool creates lots of anchor points. The pencil tool is similar to the paintbrush tool. The pencil creates and modifies traditional Illustrator strokes, most of the time, it’s all you need. The pencil is great for adding a hand drawn look to an object. Transforming objects is also incredibly easy in Illustrator. The scale tool helps objects scale proportionately.

The video that I found most helpful was the one on the paintbrush tool. I felt like this on really helped me gain a better understanding of how to manipulate objects more successfully.

Why do you want to be an art educator?

I want to be an art educator because I realize that art is central to the way each person views the world. I have always enjoyed working with children, and as cliche as it may sound, I honestly want to make a difference in children's lives. I have had a number of positive role models in my life, outside of my own parents- I truly believe that the only way to thank these people for their help in my life, is to pass my gift on to the children around me. Whether it be the cheerleaders I coach, the children I babysit, or the young patients at Roswell that my cheerleaders and myself volunteer with on a regular basis, it is my calling to instill upon them the same positive feedback, constructive criticism, self esteem building compliments, insightful advice and a listening ear, that I too was given as a child. With all of this outside experience, I am confident that I can bring all of these qualities into the classroom, and plan to go through my career as an educator with respect and understanding for every child that I encounter. My passion is art, and I want my class to feel that, understand it, and appreciate it. Art is so incredibly essential to the way that the world is viewed, and my life experiences can only further support this. I can not wait for my journey as an art educator to begin!