PERIOD 3 (DIGITAL ART)-2025-2026 (Q4) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Anzaldo
- Term
- 2025-2026 Academic Year
- Description
-
April 2026
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 event • | 2 events •• | |||||
| 3 events ••• | ||||||
| 2 events •• | ||||||
Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Past Assignments
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Skateboard Deck Design Series.
Begin by creating Thumbnail Sketches using the templates given to you in class. Create at least 5 different design ideas, then take your best ideas and recreate them using the ROUGH DRAFT template given to you in class.
Once finished with the ROUGH DRAFT then have it scanned. Mr.Anzaldo will send your scanned ROUGH to you via email.
Open a LETTER size canvas in Adobe Illustrator. Use your scanned artwork as your template. Follow the Rubric posted below.
File name example: anzaldo,c_SkateboardDeckDesign.ai
Begin by creating Thumbnail Sketches using the templates given to you in class. Create at least 5 different design ideas, then take your best ideas and recreate them using the ROUGH DRAFT template given to you in class.
Once finished with the ROUGH DRAFT then have it scanned. Mr.Anzaldo will send your scanned ROUGH to you via email.
Open a LETTER size canvas in Adobe Illustrator. Use your scanned artwork as your template. Follow the Rubric posted below.
File name example: anzaldo,c_SkateboardDeckDesign.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
I’m excited to introduce this year’s Guest Artist, Tara Gill, a Digital Pattern Artist & Nature Photographer based in Fremont. She is an award-winning designer and photographer. Tara studied graphic design and has designed gardens, experiences that inspired her long-running Patterns of Growth series, created from photographed plant parts. Please see the slide below for more details about Tara Gill.
Tara Gill will be visiting our class on Wednesday, April 1st.
Tara Gill will be visiting our class on Wednesday, April 1st.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please submit artwork for our Google Classroom Banner Art Contest by Friday, March 20.
(This is an optional assignment)
Theme:
CANDY! (or anything with LOTS of SUGAR)
Size requirements:
The size is 3.5 inches by 14 inches (or 1.5 inches by 9 inches) if creating it on paper.
1000 pixels by 250 pixels if creating it digitally.
Limit 2 entries per student. Work has to be original for consideration.
All entries are welcome...Good Luck!
email the entry to Mr.Anzaldo. ([email protected])
(This is an optional assignment)
Theme:
CANDY! (or anything with LOTS of SUGAR)
Size requirements:
The size is 3.5 inches by 14 inches (or 1.5 inches by 9 inches) if creating it on paper.
1000 pixels by 250 pixels if creating it digitally.
Limit 2 entries per student. Work has to be original for consideration.
All entries are welcome...Good Luck!
email the entry to Mr.Anzaldo. ([email protected])
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
This assignment is completed in class on paper. Please turn this into Mr. Anzaldo.
Thumbnails=10 points
Rough Draft=30 points
Thumbnails=10 points
Rough Draft=30 points
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Students will complete this assignment in class. (This is not homework)
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Pokémon Card.
For the card itself, you will create that through this website:
www.Pokecardmaker.net
Please set up a canvas that is 2.5"W x 3.5"H. Your Pokémon creation will be in a space that is 2 1/4 width by 1 1/2 height area.
(Exact dimensions: 2 1/8 width by 1 5/16 height)
File Name: anzaldo,c_Pokémon.ai
For the card itself, you will create that through this website:
www.Pokecardmaker.net
Please set up a canvas that is 2.5"W x 3.5"H. Your Pokémon creation will be in a space that is 2 1/4 width by 1 1/2 height area.
(Exact dimensions: 2 1/8 width by 1 5/16 height)
File Name: anzaldo,c_Pokémon.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
This assignment will be created on paper. You should have 5 or more thumbnails and a separate ROUGH DRAFT, in ink, and on printer size blank(white) paper.
Thumbnails= 5 points
ROUGH DRAFT= 20 points
Total= 25 points
Thumbnails= 5 points
ROUGH DRAFT= 20 points
Total= 25 points
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Decal.
Please turn in the ai file PLUS a JPEG file into Google Classroom.
*Steps for creating a JPEG file of your work:
File>Export>Save for Web (then make sure it is saving it as a JPEG file)>click Save
Creating "Outer Glow" directions:
-Select your Letters
-Go to "Effects" at the top of your Menu
-Scroll down to "Stylize", then select "Outer Glow".
Dimensions for Cover: 4.75 inches by 4.75 inches
File name: anzaldo,c_CDCoverDesign.ai
Please turn in the ai file PLUS a JPEG file into Google Classroom.
*Steps for creating a JPEG file of your work:
File>Export>Save for Web (then make sure it is saving it as a JPEG file)>click Save
Creating "Outer Glow" directions:
-Select your Letters
-Go to "Effects" at the top of your Menu
-Scroll down to "Stylize", then select "Outer Glow".
Dimensions for Cover: 4.75 inches by 4.75 inches
File name: anzaldo,c_CDCoverDesign.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
This assignment will be completed on paper and will be handed in to Mr.Anzaldo (not through Google Classroom).
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Decal.
-Sequence of Steps:
Step 1-Create 5 or more Thumbnail sketches
Step 2-Create a ROUGH DRAFT in black & white (sharpie)
Step 3-Get your ROUGH scanned
Step 4-Set up a 6”x6” canvas in Adobe Illustrator
Step 5-Place your ROUGH pdf into your 1st layer
Step 6-Recreate your design using the Pen Tool
File name: anzaldo,c_DECAL.ai
-Sequence of Steps:
Step 1-Create 5 or more Thumbnail sketches
Step 2-Create a ROUGH DRAFT in black & white (sharpie)
Step 3-Get your ROUGH scanned
Step 4-Set up a 6”x6” canvas in Adobe Illustrator
Step 5-Place your ROUGH pdf into your 1st layer
Step 6-Recreate your design using the Pen Tool
File name: anzaldo,c_DECAL.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Students will:
Choose the genre of music you want to portray in your Cover.
(You may choose any genre such as jazz, country, etc) 10 points
Create an original recording artist name:
10 points
Choose the genre of music you want to portray in your Cover.
(You may choose any genre such as jazz, country, etc) 10 points
Create an original recording artist name:
10 points
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Students will complete this assignment in class.
Due:
Students will complete this assignment in class.
Due:
Please submit artwork for our Google Classroom Banner Art Contest (3rd Quarter's banner) by Friday, December 19.
(This is an optional assignment)
Theme:
Toys
Size requirements:
The size is 3.5 inches by 14 inches (or 1.5 inches by 9 inches) if creating it on paper.
1000 pixels by 250 pixels if creating it digitally.
Limit 2 entries per student. Work has to be original for consideration.
All entries are welcome...Good Luck!
email the entry to Mr.Anzaldo. ([email protected])
(This is an optional assignment)
Theme:
Toys
Size requirements:
The size is 3.5 inches by 14 inches (or 1.5 inches by 9 inches) if creating it on paper.
1000 pixels by 250 pixels if creating it digitally.
Limit 2 entries per student. Work has to be original for consideration.
All entries are welcome...Good Luck!
email the entry to Mr.Anzaldo. ([email protected])
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Fill out the attached sheet and turn into Mr.Anzaldo
(This assignment is extra credit and is OPTIONAL)
(This assignment is extra credit and is OPTIONAL)
Due:
Fill out the attached sheet and turn into Mr.Anzaldo
(This assignment is extra credit and is OPTIONAL)
(This assignment is extra credit and is OPTIONAL)
Due:
This assignment is on paper and gets turned into Mr. Anzaldo.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Fisher Grad Cover for the year 2025.
File name: anzaldo,c_FisherGradCOVER.ai
File name: anzaldo,c_FisherGradTICKET.ai
File name: anzaldo,c_FisherGradCOVER.ai
File name: anzaldo,c_FisherGradTICKET.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Attach a second silhouette here and earn extra credit
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Silhouette.
File name: anzaldo,c_SilhouetteProject.ai
File name: anzaldo,c_SilhouetteProject.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dturbo.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dturbo.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dburn.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dburn.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dpiglet.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dpiglet.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dpooh.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dpooh.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dsally.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dsally.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dgloria.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dgloria.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dthomas.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dthomas.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dalex.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_D2Dalex.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_clover.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_clover.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_heart.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_heart.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_reversedCURVES.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_reversedCURVES.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_elipsesANDtriangles.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_elipsesANDtriangles.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_curves.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_curves.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_zigzag.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_zigzag.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the Rubric as a reference to create your own original Business Card.
Template should start off being 3.5 inches by 2 inches.
File name: anzaldo,c_BusinessCard.ai
Template should start off being 3.5 inches by 2 inches.
File name: anzaldo,c_BusinessCard.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_businessCARDwithLOGO.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_businessCARDwithLOGO.ai
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please submit artwork for our Google Classroom Banner Art Contest by Monday, October 6. (This is an optional assignment)
The Theme is "Things you look forward to in the Fall."
The size is 3.5 inches by 14 inches (or 1.5 inches by 9 inches) if creating it on paper.
1000 pixels by 250 pixels if creating it digitally.
Limit 2 entries per student. Work has to be original for consideration.
All entries are welcome...Good Luck!
email the entry to Mr.Anzaldo. ([email protected])
The Theme is "Things you look forward to in the Fall."
The size is 3.5 inches by 14 inches (or 1.5 inches by 9 inches) if creating it on paper.
1000 pixels by 250 pixels if creating it digitally.
Limit 2 entries per student. Work has to be original for consideration.
All entries are welcome...Good Luck!
email the entry to Mr.Anzaldo. ([email protected])
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_bumperSTICKER.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_bumperSTICKER.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_flowerSHOP.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_flowerSHOP.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_SHAPES.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_SHAPES.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_EXTRAcredit.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_EXTRAcredit.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_FISHbowl.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_FISHbowl.ai
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_key.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_key.ai
Due:
Please use the attached tutorial to complete this assignment. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator in class to complete this assignment. This assignment is an "in class" assignment only. Students are not expected to have Adobe Illustrator at home. Students will be given plenty of time in class to complete. Have fun!
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_CATCOW.ai
FILE NAME for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_CATCOW.ai
Due:
Students will be using Adobe Illustrator to complete this assignment.
Directions:
Step 1: Open Adobe Illustrator. At the top of the menu go to File, New. Open a new CANVAS page.
Step 2: Select the Type Tool and type the word TEST (in all caps) and place the word in the middle of your canvas.
Step 3: Using the Selection Tool, select the word TEST. In the top menu, go to Type, then on the drop down menu, go to Font and select a new font of your choice. After choosing a new font, the word TEST will still need to be readable.
Step 4: Save your work. (Refer to the "Saving your work" post in Google Classroom)
Step 5: Submit your assignment. (Refer to the "Submitting your assignments"
FILE NAME EXAMPLE for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_test.ai
Directions:
Step 1: Open Adobe Illustrator. At the top of the menu go to File, New. Open a new CANVAS page.
Step 2: Select the Type Tool and type the word TEST (in all caps) and place the word in the middle of your canvas.
Step 3: Using the Selection Tool, select the word TEST. In the top menu, go to Type, then on the drop down menu, go to Font and select a new font of your choice. After choosing a new font, the word TEST will still need to be readable.
Step 4: Save your work. (Refer to the "Saving your work" post in Google Classroom)
Step 5: Submit your assignment. (Refer to the "Submitting your assignments"
FILE NAME EXAMPLE for this assignment:
anzaldo,c_test.ai
Due:
A copy of this assignment will be passed out during class. Please complete in class using Adobe Illustrator software.
Due:
Please keep the Famous Artist notes in your sketchbook.
Due:
Please draw the warm-up into your sketchbook.
Due:
This assignment will be handed out during class. Students should read with a parent, have parent sign, then return to Mr. Anzaldo.