Paper Pattern to Illustrator Swatch

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Objective

I can draft a pattern on paper and then import it into Illustrator as a usable swatch.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the paper folding technique mentioned in the video and explain why it is important for creating a repeatable pattern tile.

2

Explain the purpose of using "Image Trace" in Illustrator when importing a hand-drawn sketch.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the steps you would take after drawing your pattern on folded paper to prepare it as a usable swatch in Illustrator, starting with importing the sketch. After using image trace and live paint on your imported sketch in Illustrator, what are the next steps to define the repeatable area of your pattern tile before saving it as a swatch? Explain how to save your completed pattern tile as a swatch in Illustrator, and then describe how to apply that swatch to fill a shape.

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