DRAFT
Multiple Choice 6: Text and Peer Review
1. Lesson Goals
SWBAT
1...choose and format fonts in a way that
supports their Multiple Choice illustrations
2...create and edit multiple text paths and
text frames.
3...arrange and format paragraphs and text
paths so that space is evenly distributed
and the composition is visually balanced.
2. Reset Character Panel to Default Settings
1. QUIT Photoshop
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2. RESTART and hold COMMAND + OPTION + SHIFT
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3. Click YES to delete the PS settings file
3. Create 4 Separate Text Paths for Answers
1. Open your Multiple Choice Word Doc.
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2. Highlight and copy ONE of your ANSWERS
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3. Select the HORIZONTAL TYPE tool, click (DO NOT DRAG)
on your file to create a text insertion point, and PASTE the copied ANSWER.
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4. DESELECT the TYPE TOOL by clicking on any other tool in the tool
box.
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5. Repeat the process until you have all 4 answers on your PS file
6. Create 1 Text Frame for Question
1. Open your Multiple Choice Word Doc.
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2. Highlight and copy your question
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3. Select the HORIZONTAL TYPE tool and
CLICK and DRAG to create a RECTANGULAR TEXT FRAME.
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4. Paste your Question text into the text frame
6. About Choosing Fonts
1. The purpose of the text is to INFORM your AUDIENCE
and support your Multiple Choice illustration.
Choose a simple EASY to READ font.
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2. A DECORATIVE font can be hard to read so one
for your answer NUMBERS or LETTERS only.
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3. MAKE CHOICES as an DESIGNER!
Do not use Myriad Pro because it is the default font setting.
About Formatting Fonts
1. Open the CHARACTER PANEL: Window > Character
2. Remember, keep it SIMPLE. The text is there to support
your illustration and inform your audience.
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4. Use SENTENCE CASE. The use of all capital letters
is more appropriate logo design and signage.
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5. Choose BLACK or a SIMPLE COLOR that already
exists in the layout and make sure it CONTRASTS
against the background so that it's easy to read.
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6. Use special effects, like drop shadow and stroke,
only if they don't overpower your multiple choice illustration.
6. Create Even Borders of Space Around Text
1. Observe the even borders of space in the Teen Vogue cover (Left)
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2. Scale, Arrange and use Paragraph Alignment to create even borders
of space whenever possible.
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3. Open the Paragraph Panel: Window > Paragraph
6. Assessment
Your file should consist of at least 11 images
layers combined to create your own original art
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There should be 2 images for each possible
multiple choice response and 3 images for
the background
6. Submit
6. Extension
1. work on a second Multiple Choice project
NB Do Now
Log in, look at Sample Multiple Choice Projects,
and answer the following questions
Which Multiple Choice projects
are the easiest to read? Explain why
NB Do Now
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