Pen Tool Practice
Use both Chromebook & Computer
Recommended: Use both your Chromebook and classroom computer:
On your Chromebook, you can display the instructions and video
One your classroom computer, you can have Illustrator open
Copy Illustrator Template
Go to the Pen Tool Practice Template (Illustrator)
If you aren't already signed in to Adobe, click "Sign in" in the top right corner.
Click "Copy to Files"
Open the Creative Cloud desktop app.
Right-click on the file and click "Rename"
"Last Name, Pen Tool Practice"
Right-click and click "Open"
Adjust Your Workspace
Adjust your workspace (go to "Window" > "Workspace" > "Essentials Classic"
Choose Your Stroke Color
On your left side toolbar, double-click the black outline square to open the color picker.
Choose a color for your stroke.
Adjust Stroke Weight
In the top left corner, next to "Stroke:" make sure it is adjusted to "1 pt"
Zoom in
To zoom in to view task #1, click "Ctrl" and "+"
Follow Along with the Video (#1-7)
Go to the Pen Tool Practice video (EdPuzzle)
Follow along with the instructions in the video to complete tasks #1-7:
Straight Lines
Multiple Curves
Curves with Corner Points
Curves with Straight Lines
Curves with Corner Points
Add & Delete Anchor Points
Convert Anchor Points
Trace the Car and Plane (#8-9)
For tasks #8-9 use the pen tool to trace both the car and the plane.
Free Draw (#10)
For task #10, use the pen tool to free draw whatever you want (school appropriate)
Can't think of what to draw? Try drawing a:
House
Tree
Bicycle
Cube (3D square)
Save as .aic and .pdf
Go to "File" > "Save" to make sure to save your .aic file (if it is grayed out then it is already saved).
Go to "File" > "Save As..."
Choose "On your computer"
Click "Creative Cloud Files" folder on the left menu
Name: "Last Name, Pen Tool Practice"
Click "Save"
Click "Save PDF"
Once you save as a .pdf, exit out of Illustrator. If you need to edit again and resave, make sure to edit your .aic file and re-save as a .pdf.
Turn in to Canvas
Turn in your .pdf file on Canvas in the "Pen Tool Practice" assignment.
More time in class?
If you have more time in class, your options are:
Start a new Illustrator file and practice drawing with the pen tool
Play the Bezier Game online and screenshot your best score (email to Mrs. Hodges to add the scoreboard)
Help a classmate with the assignment