Pictograms! ......   WHAT IS THAT?

We use pictograms ALL THE TIME and we don't even realize it because
we don't know what they are, or realize that they even exist! Pictograms
are a simple form of visual communication. Pictograms are the basis of
the earliest forms of structured, written language (Cuneiform and Hieroglyphs).
Many cultures still use pictograms as their primary method of communication,
while in America, we use pictograms when we need to convey an important
message quickly, like when we are driving. Pictograms are small, mono-toned,
or one color, icons that represent some type of information.
​In basic terms, they are a symbol. 
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YOUR MISSION

  • You will be creating a series of 5 or more pictogram stories using the shape tool, shape builder, and path finder. 
  • Your pictogram stories can be derived from phrases, song titles, movies, etc. HOWEVER, each word  needs to have a pictogram representing it
  • Your pictograms should be simple, monochromatic, or one color visualizations.
  • Since you are making 5 or more pictorgram stories, you will need a minimum of 5 art boards with a landscape orientation

Do Now; Pictograms

            English                                                Spanish

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Manipulating Shapes in Illustrator 

Using the shape Builder & Path Finder 

Pictogram Rubric 

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