Wednesday, November 20, 2013

custom shape & type tool quiz 1



What I want you to know or do:


To read and follow directions
To create a Photoshop document according to directions
To create a new Photoshop layer
To use the Custom Shape Tool
To use the Typing Tool
To resize shapes using the Free Transform command




custom shapes & type tool quiz

directions

open photoshop

go to window>workspace>essentials or design

go to file>new>name: type your name_custom shapes and type tool quiz

width: 12 inches (not pixels)

height: 10 inches

resolution: 100

color mode: rgb

background contents: white

click OK




Be sure you check Auto-Select Layer

















Be sure you have this icon picked when using the Custom Shape Tool









1. Use the paint bucket to color the background blue.
2. Make a new layer and place a custom shape on it. Use any color or shape.
3. Add a drop shadow. Go to Layer>Layer Style.
4. Make a new layer and add a new custom shape and color.
5. Add bevel and emboss. Layer>Layer Style.
6. Create two more layers, using different shapes and colors.
7. Apply outer glow and pattern overlay. 
8. Type your first and last name on one layer
9. Save the document as Your Name_custom shape and type tool quiz.

Assessment: (20 points each)

1. Correct size and resolution

2. 4 layers with different shapes and colors

3. Correct layer styles applied

4. Your name on one layer

5. Background colored with paint bucket tool