Day 39-43

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Differentiate between bitmap and vector graphics.
  • Draw straight and curved paths using the Pen tool.
  • Convert a path to a selection, and convert a selection to a path.
  • Save paths.
  • Draw and edit shape layers.
  • Draw custom shapes.
  • Import and edit a Smart Object from Adobe Illustrator.
  • Use Smart Guides.

Assignment 8.1

  1. Inside of your Computer Graphics folder, create another new folder titled Lesson 8.
  2. Now go to this folder and make a copy of the following files:
    • 08Practice_Start.psd
    • 08Start.psd
    • Logotype.eps
    • Surfboardlogo.jpg
    • Surfboardblade.jpg
    • Surfer1.jpg
    • Surfer2.jpg
    • Surfer3.jpg
    • Surfer4.jpg
    • Wave.jpg
    • Windmill.jpg
  3. Move them into your Lesson 8 folder.
  4. Read through Lesson 8 (Espanol).
  5. Complete the yellow highlighted steps in Adobe Photoshop.
  6. When prompted to use a keyboard combination, be sure to use the ONSCREEN KEYBOARD within your virtual machine as shown below:

Assignment 8.2

  1. Make a copy of this Google Document (Espanol), rename it to Lesson 8 Study Guide-(your initials), and move it into your Lesson 8 folder.
  2. Complete the study guide as directed.

Assignment 8.3

  1. Navigate to your Lesson 8 folder inside of your Computer Graphics folder.  Your folder should have the following files in it:
    • 08Practice_Start.psd
    • 08Start.psd
    • Logotype.eps
    • Surfboardlogo.jpg
    • Surfboardblade.jpg
    • Surfer1.jpg
    • Surfer2.jpg
    • Surfer3.jpg
    • Surfer4.jpg
    • Wave.jpg
    • Windmill.jpg
    • 08Practice_Working.psd
    • 08Working.psd
    • SurfCity.psd
    • Lesson 8 Study Guide
  2. Single-click your Lesson 8 folder and then click on the Share button.  When prompted, enter your teacher’s email address and click Send.