Semester I | STUDY GUIDE
2017
1. Be able to distinguish when to use PNGS,
GIFs and using JPGs.
PNGs are created from making screen shots. We
use these graphics on our websites.
GIFs are used when we create animations.
JPGs are used when we take photos.
2. Be able to list which files should be included
on the weebly website.
(1) Sky School Logo & T-Shirt 10-24
(2) Calendar 2018 - 11-1
(3) Career Flyer 11-3
(4) Pop Art 11-8
(5) ADEN Logo - 11-17
(6) Animation 11-22
(7) Holiday Cup 11-22
(8) Selective Coloring 11-28
(9) Colorize a Vintage Photo 11-30
(10) CBE Business Logo - 12-6
(11) Photoshop Manipulation 12-11
(12) Vintage Postcard 12-13 BONUS: Color
Sphere
3. Be able to explain what kinds of files are
produced from Photoshop and Illustrator.
PSD are made from Photoshop and AI are
made from Illustrator
4. Be able to identify which program shows
the metadata from a file.
Adobe Bridge
5. Be able to mix and match the descriptions
of the elements and principles of design.
Color, Line Shape, Texture, Space, Form
Unity, Balance Hierarchy, Scale Dominance,
Simalr & Contrast
6. Be able to identify f-stops and shutter
speeds. Know when to use them for
different circumstances.
7. Be able to identify which resolution and
color mode you should be using for web
graphics versus printed graphics.
RGB 72 v CMYK 300
8. Be able to identify tools used in Photoshop
and Illustrator.
9. Be able to describe two methods of
importing graphics into weebly.
Upload file or drag and drop file onto
browser
10. Be able to identify the 6 different lighting
patterns to use in the photography studio.
Split, Loop Rembrandt, Butterfly, Broad,
Short
11. Be able to identify the best unit of
measurement that should be used when
creating a website.
Pixels are for the screen / monitor / web
Inches are used for printing
Points are used to thicken strokes on lines or text.
It's also used to measure font size 12points, for
example.
12. Be able to explain the process of saving
files for web and devices when using
Photoshop.
File > Export Save for Web
13. Be able to describe how you can review the
size of a document in Photoshop.
Image > Image Size
14. Be able to explain how you reduce or
increase the size of the graphic without
distorting the image.
Cmd T and HOLD SHIFT TO MAINTAIN PROPORTION
15. Be able to explain the process of creating a
new website using weebly.
Sign for a new website by entering your email
address
16. Be able to identify which file extensions
match which software programs.
PSD = Photoshop, AI = Illustrator InDesign = InDD
17. Be able to identify how to change the
camera mode from aperture priority to
shutter speed priority.
Aperture priority is AV and Shutter Speed Priority is
TV
18. Be able to explain how you can import an
image into an existing page and then
explain how to change the size of image
without distorting it.
1

HOLD SHIFT and MOVE ONLY THE CORNERS
(not the edges)
19. Be able to identify which file type is used to
create an animation in Photoshop.
GIF
20. Identify all of the different types of blend
modes and be able to identify how each
one changes a graphic.
21. Identify which keys are used to create a
copyright symbol using a Mac keyboard.
Option G
22. Identify 2 ways to protect your artwork
online.
Copyright symbol and watermark (light colored
writing over the image)
23. Identify the different layer styles and effects
offered in the layers panel.
Google "Photoshop layer styles" and paste in an
image
24. Describe how to use a new font in
Photoshop you have found online for free.
Download and install. Look for the new font in the
font list and use it.
25. Identify how to make a photo look old-
fashioned using Photoshop.
Image > Mode > Grayscale
26. Describe how to blur the background of an
image using Photoshop.
Select the background using a selection tool and go
to Filter > Blur (select blur type)
27. Describe how to remove acne from a photo
using Photoshop.
Spot healing tool
28. Describe how to add a vignette to a photo
in Photoshop.
Image > Adjustments > Gradient (radial)
29. Describe how to use a new Photoshop
brush you have found online for free.
Look for an ABR file, download and install it
30. Describe the qualities needed in a quality
logo design.
Readable, simple
Semester I | STUDY GUIDE
2017
31. Describe how to remove color from one
area of a photo, while keeping color on
other areas of the photo.
Adjustment layer and then color in black over places
to be colored
32. Describe how to rotate an image in
Photoshop.
Grab corner and turn
33. If a photo is too dark and shadowed, what
can you do in Photoshop to improve it?
Make levels lighter
34. What can you do to edit a photo in
Photoshop if the photo is too light?
Make levels darker
35. What information is provided from a JPG
that was created using a DSLR camera?
When and what settings and size of image
36. What is missing from the metadata of a
PNG that would be provided in the
metadata of a JPG?
when
37. How would you increase the saturation of a
colored photo using Photoshop?
Command U
38. Identify which colors should be used to
elicit different emotions or psychological
responses.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/brian-
honigman/psychology-color-design-
infographic_b_2516608.html
39. Identify different career paths available in
the field of graphics, communication,
and/or media.
Designer or Counselor
40. Be able to identify various filters and editing
options in Photoshop.
Pixelate, Clouds, Glow
Write out 60 keyboard shortcuts related to Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and general use of
the computer. Here is a link to get you started:
1. Cmd C = copy
2. Cmd V = paste
3. Cmd A = Select All
4. A = Direct Selection Tool
5. V = Selction Tool
6. Cmd Z = Undo
7. Cmd K = Preference Tabs
8. T = Type
9. Cmd R = Rulers
10. Cmd S = Save

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11. Cmd = = Zoom In https://www.nobledesktop.com/shortcuts/photosho
12. Cmd = - Zoom Out pcc2017/pc
13. Cmd U = Hue/Saturation
14. L = Lasso Tool https://makeawebsitehub.com/adobe-photoshop-
15. Cmd L = Levels keyboard-shortcuts
16. E = Erase Tool
17. P = Pen Tool https://www.nobledesktop.com/shortcuts/illustrato
18. Shift = Add to Selection rcc2017/mac
19. Alt - = Switch to layer below current
20. Shift + or - = Cycle Through Blend Modes https://redokun.com/blog/indesign-shortcuts
21. W = Quick Selection
22. I = Eyedropper http://jetsetcom.net/images/downloads/Bridge_CC_
23. U = Shape Tool 2017_keyboard_shortcuts_2017_01_30.pdf
24. B = Brush Tool
25. G = Paint Bucket
26. W = Magic Wand
27. 0 = 100% Opacity
28. 9 = 90% Opacity
29. 8 = 80% Opacity
30. 7 = 70% Opacity
31. 6 = 60% Opacity
32. 5 = 50% Opacity
33. 4 = 40% Opacity
34. 3 = 30% Opacity
35. 2 = 20% Opacity
36. 1 = 10% Opacity
37. R = Rotate Tool
38. Cmd T = Transform
39. O = Dodge Tool
40. + = Add Anchor Point
41. - = Delete Anchor Points
42. M = Rectangle Tool
43. L = Ellipse Tool
44. B = Paintbrush
45. Shift B = Blob Brush
46. Shift N = Shaper Tool
47. N = Pencil Tool
48. C = Scissors
49. O = Reflect
50. S = Scale (Ai)
51. Shift R = Warp
52. E = Free Transform (Ai)
53. G = Gradient (Ai)
54. Shift D = Cycle through Drawing Modes
55. F = Cycle through Screen Modes
56. Cmd W = Close
57. Cmd O = Open
58. Cmd X = Cut
59. Cmd I = Spell Check
60. Cmd ] = Bring Forward
61. Cmd [ = Send Back