Adobe Classroom in a Book: Illustrator CS6 - Lesson 2
1. Lesson Goals
SWBAT:
1... use the classroom website, the Adobe CIB AI CS6 book and guided instruction
2...use advanced AI selecting and aligning techniques
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
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
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 L2start_1.ai Tree followed by ONE space, LAST NAME, FIRST NAME (dot) FILE EXTENSION
3. RENAME the L2start_2.ai School Bus followed by ONE space, LAST NAME, FIRST NAME (dot) FILE EXTENSION
Examples:
Tree Hooker Martina.ai
School Bus 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.DOCXA 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 66, Step 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 66, Step 1
3. Follow along with guided instruction.
4. Keep notebook out for higher level note taking
9. Assessment
TREE - 80 Points
10 Pts.... File named properly
10 Pts....Fence Selection saved
10 Pts....Tree Centered on Artboard
10 Pts....Fence Pickets Aligned Perfectly
10 Pts.... Fence Pickets Distributed Perfectly
10 Pts....Apples are on the tree arranged front
10 Pts....Fence Rectangle is Duplicated
10 Pts....Fence Shapes are Grouped
BUS - 100 Pts
10 Pts....File named properly
10 Pts....Bus Steering Wheel and Rectangle Position Correctly
10 Pts.... Bus headlight shapes grouped & Positioned
10 Pts....White Headlight Circle centered, Headlight duplicated
10 Pts....Headlights, black rectangle, & orange shape aligned and distributed
10 Pts....Headlight group is locked
10 Pts....Bus dome properly edited with direct selection tool
10 Pts....Four lines horizontally aligned left
10 Pts....Four Lines grouped
10 Pts....Four Lines Positioned Properly
10. Submit
10. Tutoring Available
1. Confirm availability. Report to the Mac Lab
NB Do Now 2/4/20
From which menu can the panels be accessed?
NB Do Now 2/4/20
The panels can be accessed from the Window Menu at the top of the screen.
They can also sometimes be accessed from the AI Dock on the right which is customizable
NB Do Now 2/5/20
What are two methods for selecting more than one object?
NB Do Now 2/5/20
Two methods for selecting more than one are MARQUEE SELECTING (clicking and dragging) and SHIFT-CLICKING. Both with the SELECTION TOOL.
NB Do Now 2/6/20
What's the difference between the Selection Tool and the Direct Selection Tool?
SELECTION TOOL: Black Arrow
DIRECT SELECTION TOOL: White Arrow
NB Do Now 2/6/20
The Selection Tool will select the entire object while the Direct Selection Tool can be used to select individual points and line segments.
NB Do Now 2/10/20
How can you move an object and keep it constrained (locked) on a horizontal/vertical axis at the same time?
NB Do Now 2/10/20
Move an object and keep it constrained (locked) on a horizontal/vertical axis at the same time by holding down the shift key.
Let go of the mouse first!
NB Do Now 2/11/20
How can you move an object and copy it at the same time?
NB Do Now 2/11/20
You can move an object and COPY it at the same time by holding down the OPTION key. Hold the SHIFT key too to CONSTRAIN the copy on an axis.
Let go of the mouse first!
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