Tutorials and Directions:

It is a little longer than usual but if you are short on time just watch the first five minutes to get you going. Kevin sets out a real masterclass so if you do have time this is worth settling in for:


  • In this week’s video tutorial Shaloni Naik shows you how to create a digital avatar based on your personality, using Adobe Illustrator




Symmetry Style Avatar

Realistic Hair Demos


Your Assignment


  • ASSIGNMENT: Using Adobe Illustrator create an avatar based on your personality
    • Step 1: Take a  picture of yourself and upload the photo.  You may use a photo you have on file.
    • Step 2:  Paste the image into Illustrator.  Make a new layer
    • Step 3:  Create the avatar in Illustrator.   
    • Step 4:  Insert pictures of all artifacts (picture and avatar) into your portfolio and reflect of the process and project. 
    • Step 5:  Submit a pdf of your artwork to Moodle.  Remember to include the updated link to your Portfolio. Remember to export the PNG with a transparent background. Post your reflection in your portfolio on what you learned, what was difficult and what was easy.   


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