Dewey Mac Lab - Adobe CIB AI CS6 L1

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Adobe Classroom in a Book: Illustrator CS6 - Lesson 1

1. Lesson Goals

SWBAT:

1... use the classroom website, the Adobe CIB AI CS6 book and guided instruction

2...get to know the Adobe Illustrator CS6 workspace by completing lesson 1

2. Use the Website

1. Refer to the Dewey Mac Lab website for

- Daily Objectives

• Important Reminders

• Do Now Questions and Answers

• Independent projects

3. Adobe CIB Lesson PDF

Link to PDF of Lesson 1

1. CIB refers to Classroom in a Book. The CIB books include project based activities for learning the different Adobe programs

2. Refer to lesson PDF even when participating in guided instruction.

3. Feel free to work independently from CIB Lesson but be sure to listen to classroom instruction.

Tips:

• Skip Windows shortcuts

• Skip Instructions about the CD

• Don't skip numbered steps

4. Guided Instruction

1. Take advantage of guided instruction

5. Download Lesson Files

1. CLICK on Adobe CIB AI CS6 Lesson 1 link and DOWNLOAD the 3 Files

6. Use a FINDER WINDOW to Find Downloads Folder

Move Files to Desktop

1. Open a FINDER WINDOW by Clicking on FINDER FACE on DOCK at lower right.

2. Find and open the DOWNLOADS folder

3. Drag the files onto your DESKTOP

7. Review File Naming Rules and Rename Files

1. RIGHT-CLICK on closed file icon and choose RENAME from the drop down MENU

2. RENAME the files as directed below

3. Name the files Pumpkin 1/2/3 followed by ONE space, LAST NAME, FIRST NAME (dot) FILE EXTENSION

Examples:

Pumpkin 1 Hooker Martina.ai

Pumpkin 2 Hooker Martina.ai

Pumpkin 3 Hooker Martina.ai

A file extension consists of 2 - 4 letters at the end of a file name directly following a period.

Examples of file extensions are

.PS.

.JPG

.DOCX

A file extension indicates which program can be used to open / edit a file

8. Delete Illustrator Preferences - Keyboard Shortcut

1. Quit Illustrator by choosing Quit from the Illustrator Program Menu or by Right-Clicking on the Illustrator icon on your Dock.

2. Hold down 3 Keys with one hand:

Command, Option & Shift

3. Load Illustrator by clicking on the orange AI icon on your Dock.

Deleting Preferences will reset your workspace to the default settings.

9. Check for Success

1. Check the File Menu > Open Recent Files Option

2. If you deleted the settings successfully there will be no files listed.

• If you do see files listed, it didn't work!• Quit Illustrator from the Illustrator Menu and try it again

10. Open the Adobe CIB Lesson PDF: Page 34, Step 2

Link to PDF of Lesson 1

1. Open Lesson PDF (see link left)

You can easily switch back and forth from the PDF to Illustrator by clicking on the icons on your dock.

2. Start on Page 34, Step 2

3. Follow along with guided instruction.

4. Keep notebook out for higher level note taking

9. Submit

1. Save your work before you hand it in!

2. Click on the Submit Folder Link for your class below

10. Tutoring Available

1. Confirm availability. Report to the Mac Lab

NB Do Now 1/30

How can you OPEN a FINDER WINDOW?

NB Do Now 1/30

OPEN a FINDER WINDOW by clicking on the Finder FACE down on the DOCK.

A FINDER window provides access to the different LOCATIONS of your login

NB Do Now 1/31

Which Finder Window View allows you to sort your files by name or date modified?

NB Do Now 1/31

The Finder Window's List View allows you to sort your files by name or date modified. The list view has additional sorting views. Right-Click to choose them.

NB Do Now 2/3/20

Don't copy question. Write a sentence starter if you don't know answer. include the date.

What is the keyboard shortcut for "Fit Artboard in Window"?

NB Do Now 2/3/20

The keyboard shortcut for "Fit Artboard in Window" is Command 0

NYC Visual Arts Benchmarks

• Art Making

• Developing Art Literacy

• Making Connections Through Visual Arts

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning

Differentiation / Lesson Extension

...Students with different abilities can seek assistance from teacher, paraprofessional, or another student

...The students who finish early can ask a classmate if they need help or review

NYC VISUAL ARTS BENCHMARKS

• Developing Art Literacy

• Community and Cultural Resources

• Exploring Careers and Lifelong Learning