Boxpunx

=**Boxpunx**= Students will use their skills with the pen tool to create a paper Boxpunx of their design.

Assignment

 * For this project you will:
 * Sketch out an idea of the character you would like to create
 * Download the Boxpunx template below
 * The Pen Tool (P)
 * To create a series of shapes that will, when fully completed will be a redrawing of the character
 * These shapes should be
 * One continuous line around the whole part that you are drawing
 * Use a red outline to see where you are tracing
 * Use your sketch as a guide
 * The Layer Palette
 * Lock the layer with the template
 * Trace the template so that you have a clean template
 * This layer should be the topmost layer until you complete the drawing.
 * When you are done tracing the template make the template layer invisible
 * Create a new layer for each part of the character you are drawing
 * When you are done redrawing your character in Illustrator move the template layer (the one you drew) and move it to the bottom
 * After completing the exercise
 * To the point you are confident that you have done the best you can
 * Create 2 JPEGs of the Illustrator file
 * File>Save for web and devices...
 * Use "JPEG" as the file format
 * One version will be the complete drawing
 * The second version will be with the layers pulled apart so that I can see your layer contents
 * Insert your newly created JPEGs onto the page

**Requirements**

 * Your file must be on your wiki.
 * Make sure you are confident that your work is done before you upload the file
 * The work uploaded should be the best you can do
 * If you have questions or can't figure something out ask me