1. Introduction to Vector Graphics and Adobe Illustrator CS3
Mr. J. Butler
Department of Technology Education
John Jay High School
Wappingers Central School District

2. Why study Vector Graphics?
Used in Graphics Industry
Found in Real World
Building Block for advanced complex graphic projects

3. Types of Graphics
In computer graphics, there are two type of graphics:
Raster
Vector

4. Summary of Raster Graphics
REVIEW
Summary of Raster Graphics
A raster image is also known as “bitmap”, which is data displayed on a grid of pixels
Adobe Photoshop creates pixel based images and can edit these types of files
Raster images are large in file size
How many colors can a pixel display?

5. What are Vector Graphics?
Vector Images are created directly in the computer instead of being scanned or brought in from a digital camera or other media source
Instead of using pixels, vector graphics are created with mathematics
Vector Graphics are also called “Object Art” because all shapes and colors are created by the outlines of objects

6. Examples of Vector Graphics

7. Advantages of Vector Graphics
Vector graphics are resolution independent, which means no mater how much the artwork is enlarged or reduced, it looks great-no jagged edges
This makes vector graphics idea for creating logos, maps, and other smooth-edged images that will be used at different sizes.

8. Vector Graphics can be easily modified
Unlike raster images, vector images can be easily modified
With a click of a button you can apply stroke and fill properties

9. Vector Graphics have smaller file sizes
The mathematics of vector graphics allow large shapes to be described as extremely small amounts of data

10. Examples of Vector Graphics
Logos, Business Cards, Cartoons, Animations

11. Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
What is Adobe Illustrator?
Adobe Illustrator is a Professional Vector Image production program.
Used heavily in the Computer Graphics Industry

13. Adobe Illustrator Demo
Open/Close Program
Setting Up a Document
Reset Pallet Locations
Stroke & Fill
Zoom In & Zoom Out
Color Modes
Type Tools
Layers