ICT10-2Q-ST4

How do you create a dotted appearance on a circle?

• Set dash line options and choose Round Cap
• Increase stroke weight in the Stroke panel
• Use the Shape Builder Tool to split the shape
• Adjust path segments with the Direct Selection Tool

How do you create sections using the Line Segment Tool?

• Draw one vertical and one horizontal line intersecting
• Use dashed lines with equal spacing and round caps
• Apply the Reflect effect to duplicate the initial line
• Group the lines together and adjust the anchor points

How does the Ellipse Tool contribute to the design?

• Creates a perfect focal point for pattern alignment
• Cuts paths into symmetrical segments for reflection
• Sets up color gradients across overlapping areas
• Forms dashed lines for intricate section boundaries

How effective is Adobe Illustrator for mimicking linocut?

• Highly, as it replicates texture and depth digitally
• Moderate, as it lacks true hand-carved nuances
• Low, because it doesn’t support vector precision
• Minimal, as physical tools provide better results

How effective is the Distort & Transform effect?

• Very effective for creating dynamic visual movement
• Moderately effective but hard to control accurately
• Ineffective without manual path adjustments
• Limited due to dependency on rasterized designs

What could improve the final dotted spiral vortex?

• Refining angles and increasing the number of copies
• Simplifying shapes by reducing their anchor points
• Adding a gradient fill for better visual contrast
• Using the Pathfinder tool to merge all elements

What distinguishes linocut art from other styles?

• Its reductive process of removing material
• Its use of highly detailed gradients
• Its reliance on high-definition digital techniques
• Its focus on blending hyperrealistic textures

What does Expand do to blended shapes?

• Converts them into editable paths
• Groups layers together for easy organization
• Reduces their opacity for visual clarity
• Aligns them to the artboard's edges

What does the Scissors Tool allow you to do?

• Cut paths at anchor points precisely
• Merge shapes into a single compound path
• Automatically duplicate and rotate objects
• Create dashed lines for dotted effects

What format should your final project be saved in?

• Only AI format for future edits
• PNG or JPEG for sharing and print
• Both AI and export formats for flexibility
• SVG for compatibility across all platforms