File Management
In Adobe Illustrator how do you create a new document?
File > New > Choose your settings > Ok
What are Triadic Colors and name 1 group of them.
Triadic colors are any 3 colors equally spaced on the color wheel, for example:
red, yellow, blue
violet, orange, green
What are two ways to copy an image and paste it?
1. Edit > Copy > Choose the place that you want to paste the image > Edit > Paste
2. Hold the option key, click and hold on the image and drag to create a copy.
3. Command C, Command V
Where are the Tools located?
On the left side on the interface.
What is the complimentary color to violet?
Yellow
Can you edit a JPG file?
No!
What type of program is Illustrator and what makes it unique?
It is a Vector program that is unique because you can scale art without losing resolution.
What shapes can you make using Shapes Tools?
Rectangle, square, lines, circles, ellipses.
What are Split Complimentary Colors?
A base color, plus the 2 colors adjacent to its compliment.
Why would you save a file as a .ai rather than a jpg?
You can still edit a .ai file.
In Adobe Illustrator, how do you add a gradient to a specific shape you have on your document?
1. Add a shape.
2. Go to your gradient palette and click on the small gradient image to apply the gradient to the shape.
What tool do you use to fill a shape with color?
The Color picker box at the bottom of the Tools.
What is the difference between a tint and a shade?
A tint is a color plus white.
A shade is a color plus black.
What is the file extension for an Adobe Illustrator File?
.ai
In Adobe Illustrator, what is the name of the outside of a shape?
Stroke
What can you change in the Character Panel?
The font, size of type and alignment of type.
BONUS QUESTION! Who is responsible for our modern day color wheel?
Sir Isaac Newton