Black History Month Stamp Design
Learning Objective
I can design a postage stamp that commemorates a significant person or event in Black History.
Lesson Flow
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How to Create a Postage Stamp Effect in Adobe Illustrator
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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To create the dotted border, set the cap to "Round Cap", check the "Dashed Line" option, set the dash to "zero", and adjust the gap.
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To create the area for the artwork, go to "Object" > "Path" and choose "Offset Path".
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To center the artwork, select the artwork and gradient rectangle, single click on the gradient rectangle to mark it as a key object, then use the "Horizontal and Vertical Align Center" options in the Align panel.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Design a postage stamp that commemorates a significant person or event in Black History. Your stamp should include a dotted border, an offset path for the artwork, a gradient, perforations, text, and a shadow. List the steps you took to create the dotted border.”
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