Review Week Six

What is the pen tool used for? 
The pen tool is used to draw and connect lines you draw yourself to make a shape.

How van you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen +, pen - and convert.
You can use the white arrow tool to manipulate an anchor to change the line, distort it or make it smoother.
 The pen + tool can be used to create an anchor point on a previously drawn line so you may use a tool to make another shape from that object.
Use the pen - tool to delete an anchor point to make the work distorted or if it is unneeded in the work
The convert tool can grab an anchor point and move it to a different location along with the lines the anchor had.
All of these can manipulate paths and lines.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator? 
Click on the layers palette, you can hide or lock a layer by clicking in one of the boxes on the right hand side. Create a layer by going to the bottom left of the small window.

How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
Place a rectangle/square on top of the work. Make sure it is ON TOP (in the front). Make sure it has no fill and highlight the ENTIRE work you want to be a clipping mask. Go to Object -> Clipping Mask -> Make, then you have your clipping mask.