Introduction to Desktop Publishing With Digital Graphics

Chapter 7: Introducing Adobe Illustrator

Reading Check and Critical Thinking Activities

Directions Read each question carefully. Key your response in the text box. Click Check Your Answers. Then e-mail the results to your teacher.

1
Define What are vector graphics?
2
Identify What are common file formats that are used for saving vector graphics?
3
Describe Explain when you should use the Selection tool and when you should use the Direct Selection tool.
4
Evaluate Why is it useful to be able to use different palettes in Illustrator?
5
Analyze Why is scalability an important capability of vector graphics?
6
Identify Name four palettes that would be used for most illustrations.
7
Describe How can basic shapes be used to create more complex shapes?
8
Summarize What issues should you consider when deciding whether to use a graphic image?
9
Compare How is a drawing program such as Illustrator different from a program such as Publisher?
10
Analyze How is designing with text illustrations similar to creating logos?
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