Adobe Illustrator How-To's
Graphic Design Basics
Being A Designer
Projects
Shortcuts
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How do you group two objects together?
object > group, or ctrl-G
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What is Texture?
The tactile grain of surfaces and substances
100
In the field of media, who primarily uses illustrator?
graphic designers
100
What else can you make with type besides words?
images (type portraits), etc
100
What button do you hold while resizing an object to make it stay proportionate?
shift
200
How do you expand text?
object > expand OR right click > create outlines
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What is transparency?
an object or image is opaque to some degree, the opacity is less than 100%
200
Why would one want to use layers?
-helps you organize your artwork -allows you to have different groups of items that can be edited freely from each other
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What is a logo?
a visual representation of a person or business
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What is the shortcut to copy and paste?
ctr-C to copy ctr-V to paste OR hold alt and click and drag
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How do you open and close palettes (color, swatches, brushes)?
window > select desired palette (swatches)
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How can hierarchy strengthen design?
it creates a visual flow for the viewer, the viewer can tell what's most important to least important
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How can a chosen font be used as a form of expression?
they can add to the mood and personality of the desgin
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What are 2 things you should do before you begin making a logo on a computer?
research client - word based brainstorm (mind mapping, word lists) create sketches
300
What is the shortcut to zoom in and out?
ctrl-+ and ctrl--
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How do you arrange an object to be on top of another object?
right click > arrange > bring to front OR object > arrange > bring to front
400
What is the difference between figure and ground?
figure is what the creator wants you to look at, the ground is what is behind the subject
400
How do you change the alignment of a text box? Where do you click on to view these options?
under paragraph
400
What does the pentool let you create?
paths and curves made out of anchor points and bezier curves
400
How do you turn on your rulers?
ctrl-R OR view > rulers
500
How do you create margins in illustrator?
turn on your rulers (ctrl-R) and click and drag from the ruler
500
What is one example of a color relationship? What color relationship do they have – analogous, monochromatic, or complimentary?
analogous - yellow, orange, red monochromatic - shades of blue complimentary - red and green
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What are two ways to create hierarchy with text in a design?
Size, Color, Weight, Alignment
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How do you change the line spacing between lines of text? Where do you click on to view your options?
under character, click on leading
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How do you open a file in illustrator?
ctrl - O or File>Open
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