Adobe Illustrator CC - Ch. 1, 2 & 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Name an advantage of vector files?

They scale easily.

What is raster?

Pixel based data/graphics (jpeg, bitmap)

What is the Rectangle Tool used for?

Multiple tools like rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, polygon, star and flare tool.

What are the stroke caps?

Butt, round, and projecting options Signup and view all the answers

What are the stroke options?

Align stroke to center, align stroke to inside, align stroke to outside. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Shape Builder Tool do?

Allows you to join/combine multiple shapes into one. Signup and view all the answers

What are the corner options in Illustrator?

Miter join, round join and bevel join. Signup and view all the answers

What are smart guides?

Let you line up different lines, shapes, and points to each other. Signup and view all the answers

What are the vector format files?

.AI Signup and view all the answers

What's the quickest way to fit the artboard to the screen?

Double-click the Hand tool Signup and view all the answers

What element of the panel allows you to collapse a panel bar?

Click on double right arrows on a panel bar. Signup and view all the answers

What menu option shows only the vector paths with no fills, strokes, or effects?

View > Outline Signup and view all the answers

How should you save your file so that people without Adobe Illustrator or graphic software can view your files?

Save as a PDF Signup and view all the answers

What does Alt + Drag do?

Copies an object. Signup and view all the answers

How do you constrain a circle or square to remain perfect?

Hold Shift. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Pen Tool used for?

Drawing straight lines, curved lines, polygons, paths, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Convert Anchor Point Tool do?

Changes corner points to smooth points or smooth points to corner points. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Selection Tool (black arrow) do?

Chooses the whole object. Signup and view all the answers

What tool chooses individual anchor points and paths?

Direct Selection (white arrow) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the objects that are outside of the Isolated Group when you are working in Isolation Mode?

They are locked and dimmed. Signup and view all the answers

What are shapes composed of?

Anchor points and paths. Signup and view all the answers

What are the arrange options?

Bring to front, bring forward, send to back, send backward. Signup and view all the answers

What are smooth points?

Anchor points created by clicking and dragging the Pen Tool. Signup and view all the answers

What does image trace do?

Converts a bitmap or raster image (jpeg) into a vector image. Signup and view all the answers

What is a vector image?

Image created mathematically using lines and curves. Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule of thirds?

A composition rule that divides the screen into thirds horizontally and vertically. Signup and view all the answers

What is symmetrical balance?

Two halves of a design or image; form a mirror image of one another. Signup and view all the answers

What is asymmetrical balance?

When objects are placed unequally on either side of an imaginary vertical line in the center of the page. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vector Files

Vector files scale easily without losing quality, making them suitable for various applications.

Raster Images

Comprised of pixel-based data/graphics, common formats include JPEG and bitmap.

Rectangle Tool and Shapes

Includes tools for various shapes: rectangle, rounded rectangle, ellipse, polygon, star, and flare.
Shapes can be manipulated and used as distinct objects.

Stroke Caps

Three types of stroke caps available: butt, round, and projecting options.

Stroke Options

Stroke alignment can be adjusted to center, inside, or outside of shapes.

Shape Builder Tool

Combines multiple shapes into one, and allows subtraction by holding the Alt key.

Corner Options

Types include miter join, round join, and bevel join for customizing shape edges.

Smart Guides

Assist in aligning lines, shapes, and points, with the option to toggle on or off.

Vector Format Files

Common vector file formats include AI, SVG, and EPS.

Artboard View

Quickly fit the artboard to the screen by double-clicking the Hand tool.

Panel Management

Collapse a panel bar by clicking on the double right arrows on the panel.

Outline View

Use the menu option View > Outline to display only vector paths devoid of fills, strokes, or effects.

File Saving for Compatibility

Save files as PDFs to ensure accessibility on computers without graphic software.

Copying Objects

Use Alt + Drag to make a copy of an selected object.

Shape Consistency

Hold Shift to constrain shapes to perfect circles or squares.

Pen Tool

Designed for drawing straight and curved lines, paths, and polygons.

Convert Anchor Point Tool

Changes smooth points to corner points and vice versa.

Selection Tools

The Selection Tool (black arrow) selects entire objects, while the Direct Selection Tool (white arrow) targets individual anchor points and paths.

Isolation Mode

Objects outside of an Isolated Group are locked and dimmed when in Isolation Mode.

Shapes Composition

Shapes are made up of anchor points and paths, which define their structure.

Arrange Options

Features for arranging objects: bring to front, bring forward, send to back, send backward.

Smooth Points

Created by clicking and dragging the Pen Tool, providing fluid curves.

Image Trace

Converts raster images (like JPEGs) into vector images for scalability.

Vector Images

Mathematically defined using lines and curves, ensuring scalability without quality loss.

Rule of Thirds

A compositional guideline that divides images into thirds to enhance visual interest; key elements should be positioned at intersections.

Symmetrical Balance

Achieved when two halves of a design mirror each other, creating harmony.

Asymmetrical Balance

Occurs when elements are arranged unevenly around a central vertical line, creating dynamic tension.

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Test your knowledge on the basics of Adobe Illustrator with these flashcards covering chapters 1, 2, and 3 from the Classroom in a Book. Learn important concepts such as vector files, raster graphics, and various tools for creating shapes. Perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to enhance their skills.