Graphic Computing

What is the purpose of using layers in Adobe Illustrator?

• To organize and separate different elements of a design.

• To make the design more colorful

• To slow down the software

• To increase the file size

Explain the difference between character and paragraph styles in typography.

• Character styles are applied to individual characters or groups of characters, while paragraph styles are applied to entire paragraphs.

• Character styles are for bold and italic formatting, while paragraph styles are for font size and color changes.

• Character styles are used for paragraphs, while paragraph styles are used for individual characters.

• Character styles are only applicable to digital typography, while paragraph styles are only used in print.

How can you set up a new document in Adobe Illustrator?

• Go to File > New and specify the document settings.

• Open a new document in Microsoft Word and import it into Adobe Illustrator

• Ask a friend to create a new document for you

• Click on the 'Edit' menu and select 'New Document'

Name three essential tools in Adobe Illustrator and describe their functions.

• Eyedropper Tool

• Text Tool

• Pen Tool, Selection Tool, Shape Tool

• Brush Tool

What is image tracing and when would you use it?

• Image tracing is the process of converting vector graphics into raster images. It is used when you want to decrease the file size of an image.

• Image tracing is the process of converting images into text files. It is used when you need to extract text from images.

• Image tracing is the process of converting images into 3D models. It is used when you want to create 3D animations.

• Image tracing is the process of converting raster images into vector graphics. It is used when you need to scale an image without losing quality, or when you want to edit individual components of the image.

How can you export an Illustrator file to a PDF format?

• File > Save As > Choose PDF format

• Tools > Export > Select PDF

• View > Convert > Save as PDF

• Edit > Export > Choose PDF format

What is the significance of organizing content into layers in Adobe Illustrator?

• Layers make the design process slower and more complicated in Adobe Illustrator.

• Organizing content into layers has no impact on the final output of the design in Adobe Illustrator.

• Layers are only useful for organizing text in Adobe Illustrator, not other design elements.

• Layers help in managing, editing, and controlling different elements of the design in Adobe Illustrator.

Describe the difference between kerning and tracking in typography.

• Kerning adjusts space between individual characters, while tracking adjusts overall spacing in a block of text.

• Kerning is used for vertical spacing adjustments, while tracking is for horizontal spacing.

• Kerning and tracking are the same concept in typography.

• Kerning adjusts overall spacing in a block of text, while tracking adjusts space between individual characters.

What are bleed and crop marks, and why are they important in document setup?

• Bleed and crop marks are used for decorative purposes only.

• Bleed and crop marks are important in document setup to ensure proper printing and finishing.

• Bleed and crop marks are only necessary for digital documents.

• Bleed and crop marks are irrelevant in document setup.

How can you use the Pen Tool in Illustrator to create custom shapes?

• Use the Pen Tool to create anchor points and adjust handles to create custom shapes.

• Use the Pen Tool to draw freehand shapes without anchor points

• Use the Pen Tool to import pre-made shapes from external sources

• Use the Pen Tool to automatically generate shapes based on templates