Drawing with the Pen Tool

The three basic properties to consider when creating an icon are:

• icon size

• uniformity

• icon-application relationship

• color scheme

The file format of an icon should be __________________.

• .ICO

• .PNG

• .JPG

• .GIF

_________________ are created upon the creation of anchor points and are used to create curves in a path.

• Handles

• Curves

• Segments

• Paths

The __________________ can be used to create vector images by drawing shapes and selections.

• Pen Tool

• Brush Tool

• Eraser Tool

• Selection Tool

The Tool Preset picker is a drop-down menu which displays the options for either creating a path or a shape.

• T

• F

To make an outline, first make a path, then right-click and choose Stroke Path…

• T

• F

__________________ are created through clicks using the Pen Tool and are similar to joints or corners of a path.

• Anchor points

• Handles

• Curves

• Segments

Having a 72 pixels/inch resolution is advisable to maintain a small file size for storage purposes.

• T

• F

To add a fill color to a path, right-click on the canvas and choose __________________.

• Fill Path…

• Stroke Path…

• Make Selection

• Apply Filter

To make an outline, first make a path, then right-click and choose Fill Path…

• T

• F