Meaning of Adobe Photoshop and Identification of toolbars on the Adobe Photoshop
Subject :
Computer Studies / Information Communication Technology ( ICT )
Topic :
Meaning of Adobe Photoshop and Identification of toolbars on the Adobe Photoshop
Class :
Basic 6 / Primary 6
Term :
Second Term
Week :
Week 2
Instructional Materials:
- computer system
- textbooks
- documents
Reference Materials
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
Previous Knowledge:
The pupils have previous knowledge of how to retrieve and edit already saved documents
Behavioural Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- identify toolbars on the Adobe photoshop interface
- make use of the icon and elements on the adobe photoshop
- draw and paint
Content:
A toolbar is a strip of buttons or icons that you can use to do different tasks in a program. In Adobe Photoshop, there are several different toolbars that you can use to help you edit and create images.
The main toolbar is usually located at the top of the Photoshop window. It has buttons for common tasks like opening and saving files, copying and pasting, and undoing and redoing actions.
Below the main toolbar, you’ll find the toolbar. This toolbar has buttons for different tools that you can use to draw, paint, and select parts of an image. For example, you can use the brush tool to paint with different colors, or the lasso tool to select a specific part of the image.
There are also other toolbars that you can use to access different features and settings in Photoshop. For example, the layers toolbar lets you manage and organize the different layers in your image, and the color toolbar lets you choose and adjust different colors.
So, to identify the toolbars in Photoshop, you just need to look for the rows of buttons and icons at the top of the window. Each toolbar will have a different set of buttons that you can use to do different tasks.
Drawing with Adobe Photoshop
To draw with Adobe Photoshop, you’ll need to use the tools toolbar. This toolbar is located below the main toolbar and has buttons for different tools that you can use to draw, paint, and select parts of an image.
To start drawing, you’ll need to choose a drawing tool. Some popular drawing tools in Photoshop include the brush tool, the pen tool, and the shape tools.
The brush tool lets you paint with different colors and brush styles, while the pen tool lets you draw precise lines and curves. The shape tools let you draw different shapes like circles, squares, and triangles.
To use a drawing tool, simply click on the button for that tool in the tools toolbar. Then, you can use your mouse or stylus to draw on the canvas. You can change the size, color, and other settings for the drawing tool by using the options bar at the top of the window.
Once you’re finished drawing, you can use the other tools and features in Photoshop to edit and enhance your drawing. For example, you can use the selection tools to select specific parts of your drawing and move or delete them, or you can use the layers panel to organize and blend different elements of your drawing.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation :
- What is a toolbar? a. A strip of buttons or icons used to do tasks in a program b. A bar that appears on the bottom of the screen c. A feature used to save and open files d. A tool used to draw and paint
- How many toolbars are there in Adobe Photoshop? a. One b. Two c. Three d. Many
- What is the main toolbar used for? a. Drawing and painting b. Managing layers c. Choosing colors d. Common tasks like opening and saving files
- What is the tools toolbar used for? a. Drawing and painting b. Managing layers c. Choosing colors d. Common tasks like opening and saving files
- What is the layers toolbar used for? a. Drawing and painting b. Managing layers c. Choosing colors d. Common tasks like opening and saving files
- What is the color toolbar used for? a. Drawing and painting b. Managing layers c. Choosing colors d. Common tasks like opening and saving files
- Where is the main toolbar located? a. At the top of the screen b. At the bottom of the screen c. On the left side of the screen d. On the right side of the screen
- What tool can you use to draw precise lines and curves in Photoshop? a. The brush tool b. The pen tool c. The shape tools d. The selection tools
- What tool can you use to draw different shapes like circles, squares, and triangles in Photoshop? a. The brush tool b. The pen tool c. The shape tools d. The selection tools
- Where can you find the options for changing the size, color, and other settings for a drawing tool in Photoshop? a. The main toolbar b. The tools toolbar c. The layers toolbar d. The options bar at the top of the window
Answers
- A strip of buttons or icons used to do tasks in a program
- Many
- Common tasks like opening and saving files
- Drawing and painting
- Managing layers
- Choosing colors
- At the top of the screen
- The pen tool
- The shape tools
- The options bar at the top of the window
Conclusion :
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about